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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith leaves Pennington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pennington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Pennington bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pennington circles away quickly and effectively.
Pennington is looking for a counter combo.
Pennington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Pennington counters by clinching up. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pennington.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pennington has Smith pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pennington is stalling here.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pennington has him pressed against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pennington walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Pennington clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Pennington pulls Smith into guard.
Pennington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Pennington is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
Pennington fails to land the takedown.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Pennington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A head kick by Smith misses #TD#
so Pennington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#SU#
Pennington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith looks winded!#TD#
Pennington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pennington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pennington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Pennington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Pennington is dominant here and he's now got Smith's back!#SUB#
Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pennington's arms.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #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.
Pennington controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Pennington looking for the RNC.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Pennington has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pennington has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
#SUB#
Pennington is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Pennington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Pennington closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Pennington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pennington manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Smith throws Pennington to one side and escapes!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Pennington shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Pennington with that takedown attempt. #T1##TD#
Pennington drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pennington is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is breathing heavily.#SU#
Pennington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pennington to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Smith 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 Smith.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Pennington tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Pennington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Pennington goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pennington but great work by Smith.
Gabriel Pennington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pennington wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pennington throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Pennington manages to get back to half guard.
Pennington misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith prevents Pennington from standing back up.
#T4##ES#
Pennington makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pennington is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Pennington. Pennington gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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##CL2#
Smith pushes Pennington up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith wants to break free but Pennington has control.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Pennington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith stalks Pennington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pennington's face. Pennington staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pennington drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Pennington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pennington appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Pennington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pennington is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Pennington dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Pennington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Pennington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Pennington drags him back down.#SUB#
Pennington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Pennington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SU#
Pennington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet. #TD#
Pennington gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to get back to is feet but Pennington passes into side control.
#T4##SUB#
Pennington tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Pennington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pennington looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pennington smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennington takes a little break here. Smith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Pennington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Pennington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pennington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Pennington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Pennington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pennington is working Meachum over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Pennington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meachum, who protects the arm well.
Pennington staying calm.#SUB#
Pennington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pennington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Meachum is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Meachum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pennington is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Meachum will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Meachum is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Pennington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pennington connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Meachum some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Pennington is trying to get an arm triangle but Meachum is defending well.
Meachum tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Pennington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meachum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meachum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meachum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Pennington looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Meachum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pennington punching from the bottom.
Meachum is looking to take a break and control but Pennington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meachum is looking to advance position but Pennington won't allow it.
Pennington tries to kick Meachum off but Meachum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Pennington pushes Meachum off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Meachum gets a clinch.
Pennington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meachum tries to pull guard but Pennington won't allow it.
#T3#
Pennington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Meachum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pennington walks away with a smile on his face. Meachum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Pennington gets the takedown into side control.
Meachum misses with a strike from the bottom.
Meachum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pennington's best efforts.
Meachum gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Pennington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Meachum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SU#
Pennington gets to his feet. Meachum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Pennington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meachum's guard.
Pennington is breathing heavily.
Pennington is looking to work some ground and pound but Meachum has wrist control.
Meachum trying to strike off his back.
Pennington is working Meachum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pennington with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Meachum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meachum throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pennington working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Meachum working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pennington has passed into half guard!
Meachum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel 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#
Meachum misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Pennington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Pennington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Meachum has a hand on Pennington's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pennington takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pennington prevents Meachum from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Pennington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Meachum manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Meachum tries to improve position but can't.
Meachum throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Pennington stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Meachum rushes Pennington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Pennington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meachum is trying to pull guard but Pennington has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Pennington has Meachum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pennington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Meachum tumbling to the mat - Pennington dives into Meachum's guard.#SUB2#
Meachum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pennington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pennington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pennington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pennington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pennington lands a couple of elbows.
Gabriel Pennington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meachum wants to control but Pennington passes easily into half guard.
Meachum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Pennington cracks Meachum with a solid left hand.
Meachum has a closed guard, preventing Pennington from standing up. #SU#
Pennington stands up and waves to Meachum to follow him.
Meachum shoots in for a takedown but Pennington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gabriel Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Meachum.
Meachum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Pennington tries to keep at a distance but Meachum has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Meachum is trying to pull guard but Pennington has him pressed against the cage.
Meachum is trying to pull guard but Pennington has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pennington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pennington goes for a takedown attempt but Meachum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Meachum clinches. #TD#
Pennington wants the takedown. Meachum is fighting it off but Pennington persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Meachum's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Meachum 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.
Pennington wants to stand but Meachum is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pennington is looking to work some ground and pound but Meachum has wrist control.#T4#
Pennington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Pennington decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Meachum, up you get! #CL2#
Meachum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pennington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meachum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pennington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meachum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pennington somewhat.
Meachum drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pennington defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meachum shoots in for a takedown but Pennington shows good takedown defense.
Pennington is looking to counter the offense by Meachum and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Meachum has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel 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##CL2#
Meachum moves into the clinch.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Meachum, against the cage.
Meachum trying to stall but Pennington improves his position.
#TD#
Pennington wants the takedown. Meachum is fighting it off but Pennington persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Meachum's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Meachum looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pennington passes into half guard.
Meachum tries to get to full guard but Pennington has control of the leg.
Pennington is nestled in close to Meachum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meachum wants to get back to full guard but Pennington has mounted him!
Meachum is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Pennington with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Meachum is in a horrible position here. Pennington smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pennington is working for a guillotine from mount but Meachum frees his head quite easily.
Meachum is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Pennington has control of Meachum's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Meachum regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Pennington looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meachum 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.#T2##SUB#
Pennington is trying to work for a kimura but Meachum is defending well.
Meachum wants to sweep but Pennington has passed to side control!
Pennington landing a few strikes.
Meachum regains half guard.
Meachum manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Meachum looking for a guillotine here but Pennington defends easily.
#SUB2#
Meachum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Meachum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Meachum 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 Meachum.#SU#
Pennington decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Pennington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Meachum sprawls well initially but Pennington persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Pennington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meachum is just riding it out for now. Pennington eventually gives up the hold.
Meachum is looking for a sweep. Pennington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pennington seems to be working for a kimura but Meachum defends the submission attempt.
Pennington slips a nice elbow through Meachum's hands, connecting with Meachum's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pennington is working for a kimura but Meachum is defending it quite comfortably.
Ben Meachum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Pennington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meachum throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Pennington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pennington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Pennington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Pennington checks a leg kick.
Dog lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pennington in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
Dog stalks Pennington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pennington's face. Pennington staggers backwards, shaken.
Dog works over Pennington's head and body with a nice combination.
Dog misses with a two punch combination.
Pennington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog misses with the combination.
Pennington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Dog instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pennington.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dog.
A short left from Dog.
Dog presses Pennington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dog has Pennington pushed against the cage.
Pennington stalling in the clinch.
Pennington has Dog pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Dog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dog looks to land a body kick but Pennington moved away.
Dog throws a nice looking combination but Pennington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Dog tries to get set, Pennington tries to push him back and clinch up but Dog manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Pennington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dog napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pennington controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Pennington tries for a kimura but Dog is defending well. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog is looking for a sweep.
Dog is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Pennington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dog has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pennington taking a breather here. #SUB#
Pennington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Pennington tries for a kimura but Dog is defending well. #SUB#
Pennington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pennington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dog wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Pennington has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Dog's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Dog is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Pennington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gabriel Pennington!
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