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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Maia tries to clinch but Pennington is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maia.
Pennington swats away the attempt to clinch by Maia.
Maia sizes up Pennington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pennington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maia manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Pennington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Maia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pennington is controlling him well.
Maia keeps Pennington under control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia has hold of Pennington's hands but Pennington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pennington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Pennington decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Pennington has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Pennington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maia tries to score a body lock takedown but Pennington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
Maia can't get the takedown.
Pennington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maia backwards. #BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
Maia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pennington defends it nicely.
Maia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pennington eats them both and turns towards Maia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3##TD#
Pennington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maia manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Maia looks winded!
Pennington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Pennington.
Maia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pennington prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Pennington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pennington scoring with punches and elbows. #T4##SU#
Pennington decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Pennington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maia was covering up waiting for the punch and Pennington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pennington controls the pace.
Pennington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pennington's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Pennington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Pennington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Maia or perhaps it was just good defense by Pennington, which made it look bad.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Pennington counters by clinching up.
Maia tries to pull guard but Pennington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
Pennington lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Demian Maia has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pennington pulls guard successfully.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Pennington managing to control the position. #ES#
Pennington wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Maia misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Pennington counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Pennington gets to his feet - Maia follows without any prompting.
Maia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pennington defends it nicely.
Pennington is looking to counter the offense by Maia and move into the clinch.
Pennington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pennington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?#T2##TD#
Pennington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pennington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maia down.
Pennington controlling the position from side mount.
Pennington working the body and head with strikes. #SU#
Pennington decides to stand back up. Pennington steps back and let's Maia get back to his feet.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Pennington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pennington. #T3#
A hook to the body from Pennington.
#TD#
Pennington pulls Maia into guard.
Pennington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pennington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Pennington uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Pennington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maia was covering up waiting for the punch and Pennington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pennington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maia's head.
Pennington landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Pennington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maia wants to stand but Pennington is controlling the position. #SU#
Pennington stands up and waves to Maia to follow him. #TD#
Maia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Pennington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demian Maia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Pennington instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Pennington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pennington backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pennington pulls guard.
Pennington trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Maia stands and steps away. Pennington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Pennington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Maia has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pennington off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maia dives in for a single leg takedown but Pennington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
Maia shoots in and drives through. Pennington sprawls well.#TD#
Pennington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Maia is trying to stand back up but Pennington is controlling him
#T2#
Pennington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pennington seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maia for as long as he can get away with.
Pennington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pennington working over Maia with some ground and pound. Maia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pennington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pennington lands a nice short elbow.
Pennington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maia is trying to get back to full 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.
Maia wants to control the action here but instead Pennington manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
Pennington lands a big shot there that rocks Maia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Pennington looking to secure an arm triangle but Maia defends it well. #SUB#
Pennington wants to finish this one by submission but Maia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pennington.
The referee warns Maia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Demian Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Pennington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pennington. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
King Pennington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pennington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Pennington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Pennington gets caught napping as Lashley dives in and scores a takedown. Pennington manages to retain guard.
Pennington wants to sweep here but Lashley controlling him for the moment.
Lashley passes into half guard.
Lashley is trying to control the action in half guard but Pennington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pennington is looking to improve his position.
Pennington pushes Lashley off but Lashley dives into side control.
Pennington prevents Lashley from moving into mount.
Lashley scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Lashley tries for a kimura but Pennington is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pennington keeps working. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Lashley.
Pennington takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pennington is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lashley tries to advance to mount but Pennington denies him.
Pennington is trying to get back to his feet.
Pennington is trying to control Lashley's posture but Lashley avoids it.
Pennington is looking for a sweep.
Pennington is trying to control Lashley's posture but Lashley avoids it. #T2#
Pennington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lashley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pennington is working hard here to advance position.
Pennington wants to get back to his feet but Lashley drags him back down.
Lashley is looking to take a break and control but Pennington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lashley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pennington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lashley trying to control the position but Pennington is working away.
Pennington wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Lashley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pennington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pennington wants it to stay on the feet.
Lashley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pennington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lashley somewhat.
Lashley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pennington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lashley somewhat.
King Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Pennington moves into range and clinches up with Lashley.
Pennington lands a hook that snaps the head of Lashley backwards.
Pennington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lashley lands a shoulder strike.
Lashley jumps guard but Pennington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lashley wants to get back to striking at distance but Pennington won't allow it.
Lashley can't break the clinch.
Pennington gets underhooks to prevent Lashley's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lashley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lashley tries to clinch there but Pennington circles away.
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.#CL2#
Lashley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pennington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lashley backwards.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but Pennington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pennington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pennington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lashley backwards.
Lashley has a couple of punches blocked by Pennington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lashley or not. #TD#
Pennington pulls guard. #ES#
Pennington has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lashley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Lashley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Pennington is refusing to be controlled, as Lashley sits in half guard.
Lashley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pennington wants to get back to his feet.
Pennington is trying to control but can't.
Lashley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pennington keeps working. #SUB#
Pennington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pennington pushes Lashley off looking to stand but Lashley dives back in and keeps control.
Pennington works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lashley wants to control from the top but Pennington keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Pennington is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lashley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pennington lands a shoulder strike.
Lashley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pennington.
Pennington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lashley's efforts to push away.
Pennington misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Lashley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pennington stuffs the takedown.
Pennington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lashley manages to circle out of the way.
Lashley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pennington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pennington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lashley.#T3#
Pennington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Pennington circles away easily
and Pennington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Pennington leaves Lashley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lashley tries to clinch up but Pennington circles away and keeps his distance.
Lashley throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Pennington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pennington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Pennington has control of an arm but Lashley manages to advance to Pennington's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennington trying to get back to his feet but Lashley is in full control for now. #ES#
Pennington 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 Lashley off. It looks like it's working - Lashley slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Pennington displaying calm under pressure there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lashley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pennington sprawls well. Pennington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lashley gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pennington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lashley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pennington somewhat.
Lashley throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Pennington counters by moving into the clinch.
Lashley working hard to break the clinch.
Lashley tries to pull guard but Pennington won't allow it.
Pennington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lashleys head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pennington is defending well for now.
Pennington scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Lashley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lashley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pennington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lashley somewhat.
Pennington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lashley sprawls and moves away.#T1##TD#
Pennington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Lashley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pennington is on him like a limpet, forcing Lashley back against the cage.
Lashley tries to land knees in the clinch but Pennington avoids the damage to the body.
Lashley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Pennington is pressed up against the cage. Lashley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pennington down to the mat. Pennington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
King Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley.
Sloppy strikes from Lashley. Those never looked like landing.
Lashley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown but Pennington sprawls well. He's pushed Lashley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pennington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lashley tries to clinch up
and Pennington counters with a left and a right that stings Lashley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lashley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Lashley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pennington is trying to stand back up but Lashley is controlling him
#T3##ES#
Pennington makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lashley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Pennington counters by moving into the clinch.
Lashley swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennington jumps guard but Lashley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lashley takes a shot to the head.
Pennington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pennington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pennington scores with a shoulder strike.
Lashley tries to circle away but Pennington has him pinned against the cage.
Lashley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pennington just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Pennington scores with a shoulder strike.
Pennington lands a nice uppercut.
Pennington lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pennington to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Pennington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lashley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pennington counters with a series of strikes. Lashley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pennington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lashley.
And that's the end of the fight!
King 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Pennington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Pennington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Kaufman throws Pennington to one side and escapes!#TD#
Pennington drives through with a takedown into Kaufman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kaufman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaufman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaufman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pennington misses with some punches.
Kaufman tries to pull guard but Pennington holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaufman drops back down to his feet.
Pennington struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaufman controls his hands.
#T1#
Kaufman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pennington smiles and moves away.
King Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Kaufman.#TD#
Pennington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kaufman to the mat! Kaufman manages to get full guard.
Pennington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufman on the ground.
Kaufman is controlling Pennington's posture.#SUB2#
Kaufman is looking for a triangle but Pennington pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Kaufman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#SUB2#
Pennington is posturing up here but Kaufman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pennington tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pennington has to tap! Slick submission there by Kaufman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Kaufman!
Albert Kaufman got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Pennington leaves Winston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pennington feinted with a counter takedown.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Winston looking to score a takedown here. Pennington is defending well but Winston drives through and ends up in Pennington's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington wants to sweep here but Winston controlling him for the moment.
Pennington wants to stand up but Winston is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pennington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennington wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Pennington blocks nicely. #ES#
Pennington manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Pennington shows good takedown defense.
King Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waylon Winston.#TD#
Pennington shoots in and gets a takedown into Winston's guard.#ES2#
Winston kicks Pennington off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Winston tries to clinch but Pennington moves out of range.
Waylon Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pennington goes for a double leg but Winston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winston continues to drive forward.
Winston connects with a combination that backs up Pennington into the cage. Winston lands a flurry of punches that gets past Pennington's guard. Pennington is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Winston bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waylon Winston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pennington looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Adams fails with the takedown#CL#
and Pennington counters by clinching up.
Pennington misses with some punches.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Pennington avoids the damage to the body.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pennington is defending well for now.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Adams avoiding damage as Pennington throws knees to the body.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Adams pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pennington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pennington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams looks winded!
Pennington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pennington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pennington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pennington throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pennington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Pennington with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Adams gets caught flat footed, as Pennington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Adams scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2##CL2#
Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pennington has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pennington wants to break free but Adams has control.
A nice left hand lands by Pennington.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pennington lands a nice uppercut.
Pennington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pennington jumps guard but Adams stands there with Pennington around his waist. Pennington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Pennington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams prevents a body shot from Pennington.
Pennington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pennington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams is trying to pull guard but Pennington has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Pennington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pennington fails to land. #BC2#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Pennington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pennington goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pennington counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pennington swivels and escapes.
Pennington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pennington somewhat.#T4#
Pennington closes the distance and clinches up with Adams, looking for a takedown. Pennington pushes Adams against the cage but Adams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pennington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pennington tries to counter by clinching up but Adams breaks away and moves out of range.
Adams misses with a combination
#CL#
and Pennington counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Pennington breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pennington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams is not content to let Pennington control the position.
We've been informed that Adams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennington in side control lands a decent elbow.
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 King Pennington will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pennington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Adams throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
King Pennington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Adams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pennington is trying to defend but Adams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Pennington pushes Adams off but Adams dives into side control.
Pennington pushes Adams away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Adams gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pennington sneaks back into half guard.
Pennington wants to get back to his feet.
Adams is breathing heavily.#T1##ES#
Pennington has one foot on Adams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Adams throws a series of punches but Pennington moves out of range.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pennington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pennington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pennington.
Adams tries to clinch but Pennington moves out of range. #CL2#
Adams darts in and clinches Pennington up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adams fails to pull guard.
Pennington lands a left hand.
Pennington pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Pennington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams fails with the takedown.#T2#
Adams stuffs the takedown.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pennington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adams.
King Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Adams.
Pennington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Pennington. Pennington gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pennington paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Pennington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pennington showed some decent athleticism there.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pennington. #T3#
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.
Pennington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pennington lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Pennington throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
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.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pennington.
Pennington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pennington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pennington working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pennington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pennington drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that King Pennington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pennington tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Pennington pushes him off.
Pennington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adams shoots and misses #CL#
and Pennington counters by moving into the clinch.
Pennington tries to pull guard but Adams won't allow it.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Pennington.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Pennington has him pressed against the cage.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Pennington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Pennington's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Pennington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pennington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pennington dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Pennington's head and hops out.#T1#
Adams misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Pennington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adams tries to break free but Pennington pushes him back against the cage.
Pennington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for Pennington.
Pennington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Pennington.
#TD#
Pennington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Pennington has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Adams off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pennington scores with a head kick.
Gary Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pennington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Pennington gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams wants to control but Pennington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams pushes Pennington off but Pennington dives into side control.
Adams holds on to Pennington's head and controls the position momentarily.
Adams is pushing Pennington's head away, looking to escape. Pennington manages to hold on to the position though.
Adams takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pennington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Adams is avoiding damage well.
Pennington in side control, throwing shots but Adams defends.
Pennington scoring with punches and elbows.
Pennington wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Pennington scoring with punches from side control.
Pennington is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pennington working away.
Gary Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Pennington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adams, who protects the arm well.
Pennington taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pennington connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Pennington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pennington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Pennington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pennington gets tackled into the cage by Stone. Stone maintains the clinch.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone is trying to pull guard but Pennington has him pressed against the cage.
Pennington swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch.
Pennington with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Stone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pennington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stone tries to score a body lock takedown but Pennington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Stone.
Stone tries to pull guard but Pennington holds him up against the cage and eventually Stone drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pennington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stone walks away with a smile on his face. Pennington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##TD2#
Stone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pennington's guard.#ES#
Pennington has his feet on Stone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone stuffs the takedown attempt from Pennington. Pennington gets slowly back to his feet.
Pennington has a takedown stuffed.
Stone throws a series of punches but Pennington avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Stone rushes Pennington and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pennington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Stone on the inside.
Stone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pennington smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Stone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pennington manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pennington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Pennington managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Pennington tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Stone.
Stone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pennington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Stone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pennington uses from the top position.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Pennington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pennington. #T4#
Stone managing to control the position.
Stone 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 postures up.
Stone is pulling down on Pennington's head. It's preventing any offense from Pennington, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pennington gets tackled into the cage by Stone. Stone maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Stone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Stone instigates a clinch.
Pennington struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Pennington tries to pull guard but Stone holds him up against the cage and eventually Pennington drops back down to his feet.
Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pennington blocks it with crossed arms.
Pennington wants to get back to striking at distance but Stone won't allow it.
Stone taking a breather.
Stone lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pennington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone avoids the elbow strike from Pennington, against the cage.
Stone fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Stone has picked Pennington up - he's going for a ride! Stone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Pennington has one foot on Stone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Stone tries to clinch up but Pennington circles away and keeps his distance.
Pennington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stone.
Stone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stone throws a series of punches but Pennington moves out of range.
Pennington tries to counter by clinching up but Stone breaks away and moves out of range.
Pennington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pennington shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Pennington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Pennington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone throws a head kick but Pennington moves out of range.
Stone throws a head kick but Pennington moves out of range.
#T2#
Pennington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pennington off to one side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pennington doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
#TD2#
Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stone showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Pennington has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stone is on him like a limpet, forcing Pennington back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pennington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pennington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pennington.#TD2#
Stone shoots in and bounces Pennington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pennington wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone content to stall in guard here.
Pennington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Stone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stone works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pennington is trying to stand back up but Stone is controlling him
Pennington is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stone jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Stone 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! 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.
#R3#
Stone misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Stone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pennington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pennington wants to get back to his feet but Stone is dominant here and he's now got Pennington's back!#SUB2#
Pennington is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is hanging on to Pennington's back as he tries to escape.
Pennington is trying to get back to his feet but Stone has full control of the position and if anything, Pennington has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Stone controls the action.
Pennington is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Stone has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Pennington! Can he survive? No! He's out! Stone gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micheal Stone!
Micheal Stone spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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