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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Pennington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luigi Pennington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt
and Pennington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pennington.
Biernat tries for a takedown. No joy.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Biernat decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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
and Pennington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat misses with a takedown
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.
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
and Pennington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Biernat won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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