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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penev.
Konn takes a swing at Penev's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Konn. No joy for Penev on that attempt.
Konn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Konn as he jumps to the side.
Noah Konn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Penko Penev.
Penev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konn defends it nicely.
Konn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Penev shoots for a double leg takedown but Konn sprawls well. He's pushed Penev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Penev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Konn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penev dives in for a single leg takedown but Konn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Penev closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
so Konn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Konn looking to pass the guard.
Konn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Penev is trying to control the position but Konn postures up.
Konn tries to free his leg and advance position but Penev is retaining full guard.
Penev is trying to keep Konn in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Konn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Penev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Konn scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Penev working for a triangle but Konn defends it easily.
Konn throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Konn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penev is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Penev is looking for a triangle but Konn pushes his legs off easily.
Konn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Konn wants to control from the top but Penev keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Konn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Konn landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Penev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Konn uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An elbow from Konn crashes against the mat.
Konn 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.
Konn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Konn working away.
Konn tries to move to mount but Penev blocks the move with his legs.
Penev struggling a bit here.#T4#
Penev is looking for a sweep.
Konn is looking to take a break and control but Penev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penev is trying to get back to half guard.
Penev keeps trying to improve his position.
Penev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Konn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Konn is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Penev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Konn dominated that round.
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#
Konn cracks a nice hook into Penev's ribs.#CL2#
Penev rushes Konn and presses him up against the cage.
Penev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Konn to keep the fight standing.
Penev tries to pull guard but Konn won't allow it.
#TD#
Konn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Penev regains guard immediately.
Konn distracts Penev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Konn trying to control the position from guard on top but Penev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Penev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Konn defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konn trying to control the position from guard on top but Penev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konn is pushing down on Penev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penev is fighting to maintain full guard but Konn has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions off his back.
Konn is looking to advance position but Penev won't allow it. #SUB2#
Penev has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Konn escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Konn!
Penev tries to buck Konn off but Konn is having none of it.#SUB#
Konn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penev tries to buck Konn off but Konn is having none of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Konn working away.
Konn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Penev regains half guard.
Konn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Konn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Konn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penev defends it well. #SUB2#
Konn moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Penev.
Konn working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Penev is trying to get back to half guard.
Penev wants to control but Konn postures up.
The ground and pound from Konn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Konn working away.
Konn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Penev is avoiding damage well.
Konn works to advance to full mount. Penev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Konn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Konn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Konn working the ground and pound effectively.
Penev working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Konn cracks Penev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Noah Konn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penev wants to control but Konn is having none of it.
Konn landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konn trying to control but Penev is having none of it.
Penev is looking to get to half guard.
Konn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Konn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Konn scoring with strikes but Penev is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Konn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Konn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Penev has managed to clinch.
Penev being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Konn lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Penev working for a triangle but Konn defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Konn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penev being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Penev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Konn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Konn drops back looking for a leg! Penev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penev manages to kick Konn off! Konn jumps back into Penev's guard.
Konn slips nicely into half guard.
Konn passes to full mount!
Penko Penev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Penev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Konn looking for a guillotine from mount but Penev is having none of it.
Penev is looking to get to half guard.
Konn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Konn content just to control the position here.
Noah Konn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penev can do to turn this around?#T3#
Penev is looking to get to half guard.
Konn controlling from the full mount.
Penev tries to reverse the position but Konn maintains control.
Penev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Konn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Konn prevents Penev from getting the reversal.
Penev gets back to half guard.
Konn trying to control from half guard but Penev is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Konn in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Konn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Penev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Konn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Konn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Konn, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Konn!
An out of breath Noah Konn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penev.
Vadim Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konstantinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Penev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konstantinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Konstantinov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Konstantinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penev is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Konstantinov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Penev forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Penev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Konstantinov is just riding it out for now. Penev eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1##SUB2#
Penev is working for a kimura but Konstantinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Konstantinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penev's back!
Penev can't escape the position.
Penev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Konstantinov.
Penev is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
Penev tries to break free.
#SUB#
Konstantinov looking to break Penev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Penev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Konstantinov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Penev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Penev keeps trying to improve his position.
Konstantinov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Penev is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Konstantinov is persistently looking for the submission but Penev is defending it well.
Konstantinov has the hooks in. Penev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Konstantinov throwing sloppy strikes.
Penev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Konstantinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Konstantinov has the hooks in. Penev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Konstantinov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Penev rolls, trying to escape but Konstantinov keeps control of the position.
Penev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
Konstantinov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Konstantinov misses with a punch to the head.
Konstantinov tries to get the hooks in deep but Penev pushed the leg off.
Penev tries to escape the position.
Konstantinov is not going to allow Penev to sit and survive in this position.
Penev is keeping busy.
Penev tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konstantinov doesn't have the hooks in and Penev manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penev wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Konstantinov dominated that round.
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#
Konstantinov takes a swing at Penev's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Penev clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Penev pulls guard.
Penev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Konstantinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Konstantinov 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.
Penev trying to keep a closed guard but Konstantinov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Konstantinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Konstantinov preventing the sweep.
Konstantinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Penev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konstantinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penev controls Konstantinov momentarily but Konstantinov frees himself.
Konstantinov stopping the sweep attempt from Penev.#SUB2#
Penev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Penev has his foot on Konstantinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konstantinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Konstantinov looking to sit in guard and control but Penev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Konstantinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Konstantinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Penev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Konstantinov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penev, into his guard. #REVR#
Konstantinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Penev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konstantinov tries to stand but Penev is controlling from the bottom.
Penev keeping moving, preventing Konstantinov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Penev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Penev keeps moving.
Vadim Konstantinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Penev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konstantinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Konstantinov trying to control but Penev is working from the bottom.
Konstantinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Penev has wrist control.
Konstantinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Penev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konstantinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Konstantinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Penev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Konstantinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Konstantinov passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Konstantinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Penev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Penev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penev is staying active underneath Konstantinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Penko Penev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Konstantinov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Penev tries to pull guard but Konstantinov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Penev jumps guard but Konstantinov stands there with Penev around his waist. Penev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Penev has managed to clinch.
Penev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vadim Konstantinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Penko Penev.
Penev tries to pull guard but Konstantinov won't allow it.
Penev tries to pull guard but Konstantinov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Penev is trying to pull guard but Konstantinov has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Konstantinov pulls guard.
Konstantinov is trying to keep Penev in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Penev tries to free his leg and advance position but Konstantinov is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Penev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Konstantinov is trying to keep Penev in close.
Penev wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Konstantinov is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Konstantinov tries to stand but Penev is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Penev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konstantinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Penev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Penev is looking for a triangle but Konstantinov pushes his legs off easily.
Penev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Konstantinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Penev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Konstantinov feints and then cracks Penev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penev down. #CL2#
Penev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Konstantinov, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Konstantinov manages to pull guard.
Konstantinov trying to control the position.
Penev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konstantinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konstantinov wants to stand and escape but Penev is having none of it.
Penev trying to control but Konstantinov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Konstantinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penev's guard. #REVR#
Konstantinov looking to sit in guard and control but Penev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Penev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Konstantinov is trying to control the position but Penev postures up.
Penev trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penev stops Konstantinov from standing up. #SUB#
Konstantinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penev defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Konstantinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Konstantinov 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Konstantinov!
An out of breath Vadim Konstantinov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penev doesn't manage to clinch there - Flowers circles away.
Penev tries to close the distance and clinch but Flowers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flowers digs a good body shot into Penev's ribs.#CL2#
Flowers forces Penev back against the cage and clinches.
Penev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flowers walks away with a smile on his face. Penev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Penev tries for a takedown but Flowers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flowers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Flowers moves into the clinch.#TD#
Penev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flowers uses from the top position.
Flowers with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Flowers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Penev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Penev has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Penev wants to pass the guard but Flowers is keeping the position.
Flowers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Penev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Penev drops back looking for a leg! Flowers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flowers manages to kick Penev off! Penev jumps back into Flowers's guard. #SUB2#
Penev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Flowers has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Penev is looking to defend but Flowers has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Penev! Flowers pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Penev taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiger Flowers!
After winning the bout, Tiger Flowers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Penev drives through with a takedown into Richards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Richards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penev looking to pass the guard.
Penev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penev is still trying to improve position.
Penev trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penev is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penev looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Penev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Richards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penev defends well.
Penev wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Richards is trying to control the position but Penev postures up. #SUB#
Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Penev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Richards working for a triangle but Penev defends it easily.
Richards is trying to control the position but Penev postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Penev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penev wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving. #SUB#
Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penev tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penev defends it easily.
Penev pushing down on Richards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Penev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Penev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Penev is trying to work for a kimura but Richards is defending well.
#SUB2#
Penev is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Penev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richards gets back to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penev's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Penev working for a triangle but Richards defends it easily.
Richards lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Richards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Richards postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richards, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards keeping full guard, as Penev tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Richards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Penev is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard.
Richards looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Penev trying to hold on to Richards's head to control him but Richards postures up.
Richards lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penev is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penev is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penev moves into full guard.
Richards wants to control from the top but Penev keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Penev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richards is looking to work some ground and pound but Penev has wrist control.#SUB2#
Penev has an active guard here but Richards has managed to pass into half guard.
Richards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Richards seems to be working for a kimura but Penev defends the submission attempt.
Richards prevents Penev from improving his position.
Reed Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Penev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards is pressing down on Penev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penev is holding on for now. #T2#
Penev trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Richards wants to work for an arm triangle but Penev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Richards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penev can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions off his back.
Penev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Richards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penev is just riding it out for now. Richards eventually gives up the hold.
Richards lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Richards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richards prevents Penev from improving his position.
Penev trying to control but Richards postures up.
Penev tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.
Penev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Penev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
Richards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penev's head.
Richards is thwarting Penev's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Penev looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards tries to pass to full mount but Penev defends it. #SUB2#
Penev actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Richards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richards. #SUB#
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penev sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Richards dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Richards fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Penev to the ground. Richards is now in Penev's guard.
Penev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Penev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Richards looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Richards looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Penev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penev pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Still in half guard, Penev seems content to control.#SUB2#
Penev is looking for a kimura but Richards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penev to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Penev seems to be working for a kimura but Richards defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penev pulls his head out easily.
Penev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Richards sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Penev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richards trying to control from the bottom.
Penko Penev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Richards holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Penev is working for a submission of some sort.
Penev blocks the strikes from Richards.
Richards slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penev.
Penev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Penev throwing strikes from guard but Richards blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Penev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Richards has his foot on Penev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penev works his way back into a safe position though.
Penev tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Penev trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penev looking to pass the guard.
Penev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards trying to keep a closed guard but Penev is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Penev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penev has managed to get both his arms back between Richards's legs - danger averted.
Penev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB#
Richards working for a triangle but Penev defends it easily.
#SUB#
Richards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reed Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet. #SUB2#
Penev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richards is controlling Penev's posture.
Richards 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penev postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richards 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Richards! |
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Event:
Kings 17: Hilly vs Ishmael
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Penev moves in looking to clinch but Mongrel pushes him off.
Mongrel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mongrel unleashes a big counter combination but Penev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Penev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mongrel defends well and Penev ends up having to push Mongrel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Penev moves to clinch but Mongrel breaks away
and Mongrel counters with a nice body shot.
Penev fails with the takedown
enabling Mongrel to counter with a crisp jab.
Mongrel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mongrel wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Penko Penev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mongrel.
Penev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mongrel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Penev shoots in looking for a takedown but Mongrel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mongrel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mongrel lands with a nice body punch.
Mongrel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mongrel counters with a nice body shot.
Penev shoots in looking for a takedown but Mongrel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mongrel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Penev shoots in looking for a takedown. Mongrel tries to sprawl out of it but Penev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mongrel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Mongrel throws a body shot but no joy.
As Mongrel tries to get set, Penev tries to push him back and clinch up but Mongrel manages to avoid the attempt.
Mongrel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mongrel.
Penev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mongrel defends well and Penev ends up having to push Mongrel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Penev misses with a takedown attempt
and Mongrel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penev.
Penev tries to clinch but Mongrel moves away
letting Mongrel counter with a right hand.
Penev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mongrel counters with a straight right hand.
Penev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!#CL#
Penev has managed to clinch.
Mongrel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mongrel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Penev tries to pull guard but Mongrel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mongrel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penev jumps guard but Mongrel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Penev is trying to pull guard but Mongrel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mongrel - that landed with a thud.
Penev is trying to pull guard but Mongrel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mongrel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penev backwards.
Penev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Mongrel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mongrel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penev wants to clinch
and Mongrel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mongrel counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Penev wants to clinch but Mongrel slips to the side
and Mongrel counters with a right hand to the body.
Penev wants to clinch.
Penev fails with the takedown.
Mongrel throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mongrel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
John Mongrel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penev looks to clinch
letting Mongrel counter with a right hand.
Penev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mongrel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mongrel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mongrel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mongrel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penev moves to clinch but Mongrel breaks away
and Penev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penev tries for a takedown but Mongrel circles away easily
and Mongrel counters with a straight right hand.
Penev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mongrel defends well and Penev ends up having to push Mongrel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penev wants to clinch but Mongrel slips to the side
and Penev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mongrel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penev with a poor takedown
and Penev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Penko Penev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mongrel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Penev takes one to the chin there.
Penev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Mongrel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Penev! Mongrel lets Penev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Penev is rocked!
Penev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penev tries to clinch up but Mongrel circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penev.
Mongrel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mongrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penev tries for a takedown but Mongrel circles away easily
and Mongrel counters with a stiff right hand.
Mongrel lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Penev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penev dives in for a single leg takedown but Mongrel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Penev seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Penev misses with a takedown attempt
and Mongrel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penev fails with the takedown
and Mongrel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mongrel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penev tries to clinch but Mongrel moves away
and Mongrel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penev misses with a takedown
and Penev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penev misses with a takedown attempt
and Mongrel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mongrel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Penev shoots and misses
and Mongrel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Penev tries for a takedown but Mongrel circles away easily
and Mongrel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Mongrel punishes Penev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mongrel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penev has time to react.
Penev wants to clinch
letting Mongrel counter with a right hand. #CL#
Penev clinches up against the cage.
Mongrel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mongrel - that landed with a thud.
Mongrel works on Penev's body with a couple of short punches.
Penev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mongrel smiles and moves away.
Mongrel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penev at a distance.
#T4#
Mongrel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Penev has his takedown stuffed
and Mongrel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongrel fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Penev out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). John Mongrel!
Our winner, John Mongrel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Kings 10: Zhao vs Patsy
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Segura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penev. Penev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Segura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Penev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Segura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Penev successfully pulls guard.
Segura wanted to stand there but Penev had control of the position.
Penev working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Penev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Segura doesn't defend quickly enough and Penev has managed to lock this one up! Can Segura escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Penev on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Penko Penev!
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Event:
Kings 3: Aurelios vs Zhao
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Penev drives through and clinches with Sauce against the cage.
Penev is trying to pull guard but Sauce has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Penev manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Penev is looking for a triangle but Sauce pushes his legs off easily.
Sauce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sauce looking to pass the guard.
Sauce trying to control the position from guard on top but Penev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sauce postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauce controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sauce wants to stand and escape but instead Penev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Sauce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sauce can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Penev wants to control from the top but Sauce keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sauce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Penev tries to get to full guard but Sauce has control of the leg. #T2#
Sauce controlling the action here.
Sauce thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sauce throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Penev to regain full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sauce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penev wants to control but Sauce passes easily into half guard.
Penev wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sauce seems to be looking for submissions.
Penev wants to control but Sauce passes into side.
#T3#
Sauce takes a little break here. Penev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Penev can't do much from the bottom here.
Sauce in side control, throwing shots but Penev defends.
Sauce moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Sauce is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sauce takes a little break here. Penev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Sauce has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sauce bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penev's head.
Penev closes the distance but Sauce moves to the side
and Sauce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sauce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sauce punishes Penev's body with a nice straight punch.
Penev looks to clinch
and Sauce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Sauce dominated that round.
That's time! Penev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Penev tries to clinch up.
Sauce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sauce scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sauce swats away the attempt to clinch by Penev.#CL#
Penev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Penev fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Sauce gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Penev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sauce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sauce has managed to get both his arms back between Penev's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penev working a defensive guard but Sauce manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Sauce trying to control the position but Penev is working away.
Sauce working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sauce tries to advance to mount but Penev denies him. #SUB2#
Sauce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penev is looking to regain half guard here but Sauce keeps moving and retains side control.
Penev can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penev is looking to regain half guard here but Sauce keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sauce wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penev, who protects the arm well.
Sauce is staying tight to Penev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Penev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sauce wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sauce working away.#SUB2#
Sauce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Penev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sauce unloads with some shots from mount but Penev bucks and avoids them well.
Sauce controlling the pace for now.
Sauce misses with a head shot.
Sauce throwing strikes here but Penev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
Penev is trying to reverse the position but instead Sauce has taken his back - oops!
Sauce has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Penev's body.
Penev breaks Sauce's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sauce wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Sauce has his feet on Penev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Penev darts in trying to clinch
and Sauce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Penev moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Sauce jumps guard and drags Penev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sauce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penev wants to pass the guard but Sauce is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Sauce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sauce.#CL2#
Penev tries to keep at a distance but Sauce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Sauce manages to break the clinch.
Sauce lands with a right hand.
Penko Penev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penev darts in trying to clinch
and Sauce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penev tries to clinch but Sauce is having none of it.
Sauce is looking for the big counter here.
Jab by Sauce.
Penev closes the distance but Sauce moves to the side
and Sauce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Sauce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Penev doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Penev wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sauce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sauce circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Sauce counter with a right hand.
Sauce swats away the attempt to clinch by Penev.
Sauce circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sauce to counter with a crisp jab.
Penev is looking to clinch. #CL#
Penev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Sauce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penko Penev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Penev tries to clinch there but Sauce circles away.
Sauce swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sauce misses with a two punch combination.
Penev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Penev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sauce looks for the body kick but Penev saw that one coming.
Penev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Sauce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sauce lands a body shot.
Penev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sauce counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Penev tries to clinch up
and Sauce counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sauce uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penev has time to react.
Penev closes the distance but Sauce moves to the side
and Sauce counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Penev tries to clinch up.
Penev wants to clinch up but Sauce keeps it at a distance.
Sauce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penev darts in trying to clinch
and Sauce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sauce scores with a hook.
Penev tries to clinch up
and Sauce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sauce lands a nice hook to Penev's body. Penev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Penev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Sauce has Penev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sauce pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Penev tumbling to the mat - Sauce dives into Penev's guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Penev has his foot on Sauce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sauce works his way back into a safe position though.
Sauce postures up.
#SUB#
Penev is looking for a triangle but Sauce pushes his legs off easily.
Sauce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sauce trying to control the position from guard on top but Penev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sauce 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.
Penev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Sauce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sauce winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Sauce!
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