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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcgregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pennington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgregor somewhat.
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcgregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pennington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgregor somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from Pennington misses its target.
Pennington misses with a head kick.
Mcgregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pennington counters with a stiff right hand.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Pennington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pennington avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Mcgregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Pennington counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Mcgregor with that takedown attempt.
Mcgregor shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgregor shoots in but Pennington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pennington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor looks winded!
Mcgregor throws a head kick but Pennington moves out of range.
Pennington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcgregor defends well and Pennington ends up having to push Mcgregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcgregor is looking to clinch.
Pennington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mcgregor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pennington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mcgregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pennington tries to avoid it but Mcgregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pennington to the ground. Pennington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgregor. No joy for Pennington on that attempt. #TD#
Pennington shoots in and gets a takedown into Mcgregor's guard.
Pennington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pennington landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcgregor has momentary wrist control but Pennington slips an elbow through the middle.
Pennington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pennington manages to pass to side control.
Pennington drops an elbow to the side of Mcgregor's head.
Mcgregor wants to improve his position but Pennington is controlling well.
Mcgregor keeps trying to improve his position.
Mcgregor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pennington has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pennington landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Pennington lands a big elbow.
Mcgregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pennington lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pennington has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcgregor's face.
Mcgregor tries to hold on but Pennington postures up.
Pennington with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennington with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennington wants to control the pace but Mcgregor is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Pennington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pennington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgregor scores with the left hand. Pennington knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Pennington tries to keep at a distance but Mcgregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pennington wants to break free but Mcgregor has control.
Mcgregor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pennington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pennington tries to break free but Mcgregor pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgregor misses with an elbow strike.
Pennington gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Mcgregor goes for a takedown attempt but Pennington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luigi Pennington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgregor dives in and grabs Pennington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pennington pushes down on Mcgregor's head and hops out.
Mcgregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPennington.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor.
Pennington misses with a head kick.
Mcgregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pennington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.
Mcgregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Pennington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Pennington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pennington or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgregor, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Mcgregor drives through and clinches with Pennington against the cage.
#T2#
Mcgregor tries to break free but Pennington pushes him back against the cage.
Pennington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mcgregor keeps control of Pennington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Pennington manages to break the clinch.
Pennington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgregor sprawls well. Mcgregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pennington gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgregor tries to clinch there but Pennington circles away.
Mcgregor shoots in but Pennington avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Mcgregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mcgregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcgregor blocks an elbow strike from Pennington.
Mcgregor tries to pull guard but Pennington holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgregor drops back down to his feet.
Mcgregor can't get the takedown.
Pennington is working for takedown but Mcgregor is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4##BC#
Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor tries to bum rush Pennington with a series of wild strikes but Pennington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pennington is looking to counter the offense by Mcgregor and move into the clinch.
Mcgregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Pennington. Pennington gets slowly back to his feet.
Pennington tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mcgregor!
Mcgregor darts in trying to clinch
and Pennington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor is looking to clinch but Pennington is avoiding it.
As Mcgregor looks to move away, Pennington throws a big counter combo but Mcgregor just gets out of the way.
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 Luigi 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! 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#
Pennington misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pennington backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Mcgregor darts in and clinches Pennington up against the cage.
Mcgregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Pennington controls his hands.
Pennington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcgregor blocks it with crossed arms.
Pennington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcgregor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Mcgregor is trying to break the clinch but Pennington is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcgregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcgregor has Pennington pressed against the cage, preventing Pennington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Mcgregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pennington landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcgregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pennington is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcgregor is trying to keep Pennington in close.
#ES2#
Mcgregor has his feet on Pennington's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mcgregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pennington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mcgregor looks for the body kick but Pennington saw that one coming. #CL2#
Mcgregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pennington, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcgregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pennington avoids it.#T3#
Mcgregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pennington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
Mcgregor darts in looking for a takedown but Pennington gets double underhooks and turns Mcgregor into the cage.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgregor.
Mcgregor tries to clinch but Pennington moves out of range.
Mcgregor shoots in and drives through. Pennington sprawls well.
Pennington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Pennington has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor tries to clinch but Pennington moves out of range.
Pennington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgregor.
Pennington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pennington fails to land the takedown.
Mcgregor shoots in but Pennington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conor Mcgregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington fails to land the takedown.
Mcgregor throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Mcgregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Pennington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Pennington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pennington.
Biernat tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Pennington successfully pulls guard.
Biernat trying to control but Pennington is working from the bottom.
Biernat throwing strikes from guard but Pennington blocks nicely.
Biernat passes Pennington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Pennington gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Biernat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Biernat throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Biernat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pennington is looking to escape. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pennington is desperately trying to improve his position but Biernat has a good base and remains in mount.
Pennington is working hard here to advance position.
Biernat throws some wild stikes that Pennington manages to avoid easily.
Biernat thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Biernat goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pennington turns into him and now he's in Biernat's guard.
Pennington postures up.
#T3#
Biernat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pennington stays in close to Biernat's body and controls the position.
Pennington throws a big right hand that misses.
Biernat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Biernat decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Biernat thows a body kick. Pennington tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Biernat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pennington to the ground. Biernat is now in Pennington's guard.
Biernat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pennington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biernat controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Biernat throws a series of punches but Pennington moves out of range.
Biernat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pennington takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick there by Biernat.
Luigi Pennington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Pennington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Biernat's half guard.
It looks like Pennington is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mateusz Biernat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biernat tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pennington has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Biernat wants to control but Pennington is having none of it.
Biernat is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pennington is staying active.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biernat is desperately trying to improve his position but Pennington has a good base and remains in mount.
Pennington working Biernat over with strikes here.
Biernat is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat keeps trying to improve his position.
Biernat tries to lock up and control but Pennington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Biernat is looking to improve his position but Pennington isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Pennington lands a heavy elbow.
Biernat is trying to escape the mount.
Biernat tries to hold on but Pennington pushes him away.
Biernat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Biernat is breathing heavily.
Pennington wants to control but Biernat is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Biernat looking for submissions off his back.
Pennington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Biernat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Biernat is trying to control but Pennington manages to pass to mount!
Pennington is landing with some decent strikes but Biernat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biernat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pennington controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Pennington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Biernat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pennington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Biernat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pennington swivels and escapes.
Pennington tries to counter with a takedown but Biernat is quick to defend against it.
Biernat swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Pennington counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pennington shoots in for a takedown but Biernat shows good takedown defense.
Biernat throws the kick towards the body but Pennington avoids it.
Pennington is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pennington.
A head kick misses from Biernat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pennington.#T1#
Biernat is looking to clinch but Pennington is avoiding it.
Biernat cracks Pennington with a good jab.
Biernat slaps away a takedown attempt from Pennington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Pennington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Biernat has Pennington up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat has Pennington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pennington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Biernat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pennington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pennington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Biernat.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biernat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biernat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pennington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Biernat misses with a takedown #CL#
and Pennington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pennington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Biernat pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Biernat breaks the clinch.
Biernat looks for a takedown but Pennington sprawls well.
Pennington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Biernat darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Pennington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Biernat won't be happy with that. #T4#
Pennington working the ground and pound.
Biernat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pennington connects with a decent elbow.
Biernat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pennington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Biernat tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pennington presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Biernat is desperately trying to improve his position but Pennington has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biernat is in a horrible position here. Pennington smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biernat is squirming around, avoiding Pennington's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mateusz Biernat.
I think Biernat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Crooks lands a big head kick that sends Pennington tumbling to the mat! Crooks takes a step backwards and waves Pennington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Luigi Pennington has been cut.#CL2#
Crooks takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Crooks drags the fight down to the ground.
Crooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pennington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crooks working a defensive guard here.
Crooks has his hands on Pennington's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Pennington prevents Crooks from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pennington misses with a low kick.
Pennington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crooks is fending him off so far but Pennington persists. Nope, Crooks circles away and we're back to standing.
Crooks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pennington avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Pennington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crooks.
Crooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Pennington tries to sprawl out of it but Crooks 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.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradders Crooks.
Crooks shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Crooks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Pennington makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Crooks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crooks looks winded!
Crooks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Crooks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pennington avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crooks advances nicely into full mount.
Pennington is trying desperately to improve position.
Crooks tries to control but Pennington wriggling away.
Crooks controlling the position easily from mount.
Crooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Crooks is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Crooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crooks misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Pennington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crooks's guard.
Crooks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crooks tries to strike from the bottom.
Crooks is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradders Crooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luigi Pennington's cut.
That's time! Pennington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Crooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pennington counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Pennington. #TD2#
Pennington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crooks slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Pennington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Crooks is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pennington still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pennington has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Crooks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pennington.
Crooks looks to move to half guard but instead Pennington has passed into mount! Damn!
Pennington dominating with strikes here.
Crooks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Crooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crooks looking to sit in guard and control but Pennington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crooks is adopting a defensive guard.
Pennington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Pennington wants to control from the top but Crooks keeps moving.
Pennington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crooks's head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crooks trying to keep a closed guard but Pennington is proving a slippery customer.
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crooks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crooks is trying to hold Pennington in close to prevent damage but Pennington has managed to pass into half guard.
Pennington thows a huge punch but Crooks dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pennington.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crooks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pennington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Pennington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luigi Pennington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pennington works over Crooks's head and body with a nice combination.
Crooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crooks misses with a two punch combination.
Pennington attempts a counter takedown but Crooks avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Crooks darts in and clinches Pennington up against the cage.
Pennington is looking to break free of the clinch but Crooks has double underhooks.
Pennington is pushing Crooks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crooks wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crooks scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Pennington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pennington prevents a body shot from Crooks.
Pennington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crooks prevents it.
Pennington is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Crooks jumps guard and drags Pennington to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Crooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Crooks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pennington defends well.
Crooks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pennington manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Pennington throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Crooks wants to pass the guard but Pennington is keeping the position.
Crooks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crooks content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Crooks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pennington to get to his feet.
Bradders Crooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Crooks stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Pennington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crooks fails to land with a series of punches.
Pennington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crooks's waist but Crooks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pennington off to one side. #TD2#
Pennington tries to sprawl but Crooks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crooks is controlling the pace.
Crooks wants to take a breather but Pennington is having none of it. #T4#
Crooks winds up and cracks Pennington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crooks 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.
Crooks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington is refusing to be controlled, as Crooks sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradders Crooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crooks 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradders Crooks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gambo darts in and clinches Pennington up against the cage.
Pennington is trying to break the clinch but Gambo is controlling him.
Gambo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Gambo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gambo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gambo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pennington's guard. #REVB#
Gambo 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. #SUB#
Pennington looking for a guillotine here but Gambo defends easily.
Gambo won't allow Pennington to sweep him here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gambo controls the pace.
Pennington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Gambo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pennington checks a low kick from Gambo.
Gambo tries to clinch up.
Gambo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pennington attempts a counter takedown but Gambo avoids it well and moves away.
Gambo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pennington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gambo scores with a decent looking hook.
Pennington circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Pennington counters with a shoot takedown. Gambo fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Gambo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
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!
Gambo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pennington moves out of range as Gambo throws a body kick.
Pennington tries to counter with a takedown but Gambo is quick to defend against it.
Pennington stuffs the takedown.
Gambo misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Pennington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pennington wants to get back to striking at distance but Gambo won't allow it.
#T3#
Gambo is trying to break the clinch but Pennington has him pressed against the cage.
Gambo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Gambo.#BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
Gambo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gambo 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 Gambo off to one side.
Gambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pennington as he avoids it easily.
Pennington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gambo sprawls and moves away.
Gambo looks winded!
Gambo shoots in looking for a takedown but Pennington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gambo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pennington looks for a takedown but Gambo sprawls well.#T4#
Pennington swats away the attempt to clinch by Gambo.
Pennington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
George Gambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambo has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Pennington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pennington gets underhooks to prevent Gambo's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Pennington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Gambo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gambo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pennington as he jumps to the side.
Pennington shoots in looking for a takedown. Gambo tries to sprawl out of it but Pennington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gambo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Gambo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gambo 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 attempts a counter takedown but Gambo avoids it well and moves away.
Pennington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pennington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gambo's guard.#ES2#
Gambo 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.
Gambo is looking for a takedown.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Gambo.#T1#
Gambo misses with some punches.
Gambo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pennington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gambo up against the cage.#BC#
Pennington breaks the clinch.
Gambo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pennington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gambo tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Pennington counters with a takedown into side control.
Gambo is breathing heavily.
Gambo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gambo wants to get back to full guard but Pennington has mounted him!
Pennington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gambo is trying desperately to improve position.
Pennington trying to control but Gambo is having none of it.
George Gambo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Pennington with good strikes from the mount here!
Pennington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pennington looking to control but Gambo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gambo working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gambo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gambo regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gambo trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gambo looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Pennington dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gambo shoots and misses #CL#
and Pennington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pennington.
Gambo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pennington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gambo is trying to break free.
Gambo is trying to force a seperation but Pennington has the dominant position.
Pennington lands an elbow that stopped Gambo in his tracks for a moment.
Pennington has Gambo pressed against the cage, preventing Gambo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gambo can't get the takedown.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Gambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambo is trying to pull guard but Pennington has him pressed against the cage.
Gambo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pennington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Pennington clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Gambo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pennington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good work by Pennington as he checks the leg kick.
Pennington tries to counter with a takedown but Gambo is quick to defend against it.
Gambo tries to clinch up.
Gambo shoots in looking for a takedown. Pennington tries to sprawl out of it but Gambo 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 is looking for a counter combo.
Pennington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambo darts in trying to clinch
and Pennington counters with a left and a right that stings Gambo. #T2#
Gambo tries for a takedown but Pennington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pennington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gambo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pennington avoids the head kick by Gambo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pennington is defended easily by Gambo.#TD#
Pennington feints and as Gambo raises his hands in defense, Pennington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gambo is looking to stand back up but Pennington counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gambo. #T3##REVB#
Gambo tries to kick Pennington off in order to stand up. Pennington Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pennington cracks Gambo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gambo trying his best to control but Pennington has mounted him.
Pennington controlling his opponent.
Pennington scoring with strikes but Gambo is staying in there. #T4#
Pennington with good strikes from the mount here!
Pennington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gambo is looking to escape.
Gambo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pennington lands a nice shot to the head.
Pennington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gambo is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennington misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Pennington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Chicote scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Chicote looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chicote advances to full mount.
Chicote moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Chicote is cranking Pennington's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Pennington! He's tightened the choke and Pennington is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomas Chicote!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pennington napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Pennington sneaks out the side door and pushes Black away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Pennington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Black was covering up waiting for the punch and Pennington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Pennington is proving a slippery customer.
Black is pulling down on Pennington's head to control his posture.
Black doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1##ES2#
Black manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pennington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pennington throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Black tightens his grip and picks Pennington up, before dumping him to the ground. Pennington manages to land in guard. #ES#
Pennington kicks Black off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pennington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Black decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pennington, up you get!
Black swinging wildly here.
Pennington tries to counter with a takedown but Black is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Black throws a series of punches but Pennington avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Pennington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Black scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pennington manages to mount him!
Black is looking to improve his position but Pennington isn't that keen on the idea.
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pennington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.#T3#
A nice elbow there by Pennington.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black trying to control but Pennington is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black 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. #SUB2#
Black drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Black as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pennington screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Black! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ron Black!
Ron Black looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Another day another dollar homie'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Althius works Pennington's body with a nice hook.
Althius tries to clinch but Pennington is having none of it.
Pennington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Althius dives in and grabs Pennington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pennington pushes down on Althius's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Althius.
Pennington attempts a counter takedown but Althius avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Pennington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Althius's guard.
Pennington stands up over Althius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Althius looking to control.
Pennington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pennington chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pennington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Althius wants to control the position but Pennington says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Althius on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pennington in particular looking to stall.
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pennington scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU#
Pennington stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Pennington takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Pennington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pennington stalling.
Pennington lands strikes from half guard.
Pennington working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Pennington has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pennington content just to control the position here.
Pennington lands a couple of good shots and Althius has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Althius tries to escape but Pennington has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pennington is punishing Althius with some ground and pound.
Pennington cracks Althius with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Althius from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Pennington has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Althius. #T4#
Pennington is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Pennington is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Althius up.
Althius just trying to survive but Pennington is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pennington trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Althius doesn't escape.
Althius 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.
Althius is trying to get back to his feet but Pennington has full control of the position and if anything, Althius has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Althius is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pennington.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Althius is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Pennington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Althius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Pennington counters by moving into the clinch.
Althius looking for a takedown.
Althius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pennington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orhen Althius.#BC#
Pennington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Althius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Althius misses with a takedown attempt
letting Pennington counter with a right hand.
Pennington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Althius can do to turn this around?
Althius misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Pennington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Althius is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pennington dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Althius is breathing heavily.
Pennington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Althius wants to control but Pennington postures up.
Pennington controlling from side mount.
Pennington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pennington lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pennington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Althius down.
Luigi Pennington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pennington scoring with punches from side control.
Althius is letting Pennington control him for a moment. #T2#
Pennington cracks Althius with a big elbow.
Pennington landing strikes.
Pennington is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Check out the look on Pennington's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pennington slows the pace down.
Pennington cracks Althius with a big elbow. #T3#
Pennington is working Althius over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pennington takes a little break here. Althius wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pennington working the head and body with strikes.
Althius is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Althius takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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.
Althius is looking to reverse the position.
Pennington is staying tight to Althius's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pennington working the ground and pound. #T4#
Pennington working the head with strikes.
Althius is trying to escape the position but Pennington is controlling the position.
Pennington working the ground and pound from side control.
Althius taking a bit of punishment here - Pennington scoring with strikes. #SU#
Pennington stands up and beckons Althius to his feet. #TD#
Pennington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennington lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Pennington dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pennington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pennington stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Pennington lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pennington in particular looking to stall.
Pennington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU#
Pennington decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Althius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pennington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Althius or perhaps it was just good defense by Pennington, which made it look bad.
Althius tries for a takedown but Pennington circles away easily
and Pennington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Althius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD#
Althius gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Althius wants to get back to his feet but Pennington passes into half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Pennington decides to return to a standing position.
Althius tries to clinch but Pennington is having none of it.
Althius fails with the takedown
and Pennington counters with a straight right hand.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orhen Althius.#T3#
Althius fails to land the takedown.
Pennington feinted with a counter takedown.
Pennington throws a sloppy head kick and Althius moves out of range easily.
Althius wants to clinch#TD#
and Pennington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pennington is standing up over Althius. Althius looks to escape but Pennington dives into side control.
#REVB#
Pennington scores with punches from side control.
Pennington scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Althius to see if he's OK.#T4##SU#
Pennington stands up and beckons Althius to his feet.
Luigi Pennington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pennington throws a nice head kick!
Pennington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Althius shoots in looking for a takedown. Pennington tries to sprawl out of it but Althius 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. #TD#
Pennington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Althius tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pennington is in Althius's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Pennington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Dominic 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 Dominic off to one side.
Dominic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pennington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dominic somewhat.
Pennington throws a big counter combination but Dominic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Pennington. No joy for Dominic on that attempt.
Pennington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pennington tries to avoid it but Dominic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pennington to the ground. Pennington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dominic slaps away a takedown attempt from Pennington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dominic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Pennington doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominic circles away.
Dominic shoots in looking for a takedown but Pennington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dominic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dominic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pennington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominic feints the counter takedown.
Dominic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pennington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Pennington dives in and scores a takedown into Dominic's guard.
Pennington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Dominic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dominic has his foot on Pennington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pennington works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dominic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pennington is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dominic.
Dominic is looking to regain half guard here but Pennington keeps moving and retains side control.
Pennington trying to control the action but Dominic is working from the bottom.
Dominic can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Dominic is looking to reverse the position.
Dominic is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dominic tries to bench press Pennington off him but Pennington keeps the position.
Pennington is looking to take a break and control but Dominic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dominic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dominic trying to pass the guard but Pennington defending well.
Dominic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pennington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Pennington dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dominic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pennington tries to avoid it but Dominic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pennington to the ground. Pennington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pennington tries to counter by clinching up but Dominic breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Pennington tries to keep at a distance but Dominic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pennington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Pennington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dominic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pennington avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dominic as he avoids it easily.
Pennington misses with a head kick.
Dom Dominic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Pennington.
Dominic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pennington defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dominic tries for a takedown but Pennington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pennington tries to counter with a takedown but Dominic is quick to defend against it.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.#CL2#
Dominic has managed to clinch.
Pennington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dominic.
Dominic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Pennington is trying to force a seperation but Dominic has the dominant position.
Pennington looking to throw knees to the head but Dominic is blocking nicely.
Pennington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pennington is trying to force a seperation but Dominic has the dominant position.
Dominic jumps guard but Pennington stands there with Dominic around his waist. Dominic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Dominic is working for takedown but Pennington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pennington is pressed up against the cage. Dominic 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.
Dominic shoots in looking for a takedown. Pennington tries to sprawl out of it but Dominic 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.
Dominic is breathing heavily.
Pennington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dominic circles away.
Dominic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dominic shoots and misses
and Pennington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dominic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dominic avoids the head kick by Pennington.
Pennington fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Dominic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Pennington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pennington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dominic pinned against the cage. Dominic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pennington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pennington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dominic is defended easily by Pennington.#T1#
Dominic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pennington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Pennington tries to keep at a distance but Dominic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dominic wants to take the fight to the mat but Pennington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.
Dominic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Pennington can't break the clinch.
Dominic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pennington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dominic tries for a takedown but Pennington manages to get underhooks.
Dominic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pennington is defending well.#BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
Dominic darts in looking for a takedown but Pennington gets double underhooks and turns Dominic into the cage.
Dominic blocks a head kick by Pennington.
Dominic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luigi Pennington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Dominic. No joy for Pennington on that attempt. #T3#
Dominic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Pennington counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
Pennington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pennington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pennington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dominic avoids it really well and circles away.
Dominic leaves Pennington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pennington wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Pennington!
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