Post by The Sandman on Jun 29, 2022 18:16:30 GMT -5
Raquel Pennington! Raquel Pennington! This is what the people are chanting here.
Ronda Rousey is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Raquel Pennington looks like she's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Ronda Rousey comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rousey wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronda Rousey pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Rousey is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronda Rousey slightly pushes Pennington into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rousey is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Rousey is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Raquel Pennington tries to turn away and scramble out. Ronda Rousey takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Raquel Pennington spins out and gets back to her feet.
Rousey misses a step and Raquel Pennington sees an opportunity to counter her!
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
Ronda Rousey struggles a bit before breaking Pennington's attemp of grappling
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rousey pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rousey throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid shot from Raquel Pennington to the body.
Rousey blocks in time.
Ronda Rousey takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Rousey and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Raquel Pennington!
Rousey ducks under...
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ronda Rousey takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey circles around Pennington
Ronda Rousey is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Raquel Pennington
whizzes past Rousey.
Pennington misses a step and Ronda Rousey sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Ronda Rousey catches Raquel Pennington's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rousey.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Pennington
Rousey is in closed guard... Pennington tries to roll on the ground!
Ronda Rousey uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Ronda Rousey has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rousey and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington launches a hook to the body
Ronda Rousey moves aside looking for a counter...
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronda Rousey to fight back!
Ronda Rousey fires an unorthodox punch to Pennington's torso
that hits its mark.
Every time Ronda Rousey attempts to get inside
Pennington misses with a low kick.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Rousey looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Raquel Pennington's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Ronda Rousey catches Raquel Pennington's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rousey.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Pennington
Rousey use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is cheering her!
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Pennington tries to show some ground skills
Rousey uses her strength to keep Rousey at a disadvantage
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Ronda Rousey looks to pass to mount...
Rousey slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Raquel Pennington.
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Ronda Rousey takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Raquel Pennington shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Raquel Pennington breaks that americana attempt!
Pennington is trying to counter now!
Raquel Pennington tries to roll on the ground...
Rousey knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Ronda Rousey throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Pennington breaks the lock showing some skills...
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Ronda Rousey is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rousey fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Raquel Pennington's arm and tries an armbar!
Pennington hold her own hand and breaks Rousey's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Ronda Rousey.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ronda Rousey work her BJJ game.
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Rousey
Raquel Pennington tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Raquel Pennington manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Raquel Pennington looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Ronda Rousey takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rousey moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Pennington grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rousey struggles... Raquel Pennington is unable to take her down
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington is holding Ronda Rousey's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ronda Rousey shows great balance while pushing away Raquel Pennington
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rousey and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pennington is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to close her guard around Rousey
She is not able to do it
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to close her guard around Rousey
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Pennington
Rousey is in closed guard... Pennington tries to roll on the ground!
Ronda Rousey uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rousey is trying to counter now!
Rousey use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is cheering her!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Pennington is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Raquel Pennington moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rousey pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Pennington is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Pennington and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington is holding Ronda Rousey's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ronda Rousey loses balance and goes to the ground.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to full guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Raquel Pennington tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Raquel Pennington manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Rousey
Pennington steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Pennington tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Rousey from the side mount!
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Raquel Pennington keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Rousey
Raquel Pennington pushes Rousey's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rousey rolls and she's now on half guard over Raquel Pennington. Nice reversal.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Pennington
Rousey tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Pennington from the side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to show some ground skills
Raquel Pennington put Rousey in half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Pennington
Rousey shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pennington pushes Ronda Rousey forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey throws up a triangle attempt!
Raquel Pennington postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Raquel Pennington tries to take advantage...
Raquel Pennington throws a flurry of punches at Rousey...
A lot of them are hitting Rousey's face
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Pennington struggles on the ground and tries to break Ronda Rousey's guard...
Raquel Pennington is in Rousey open guard now
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Rousey
Raquel Pennington is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Pennington moves on the ground
Raquel Pennington moves to side mount
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Raquel Pennington looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Raquel Pennington slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Raquel Pennington is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Raquel Pennington tries to better her position on the ground...
Pennington is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Raquel Pennington is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Pennington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rousey struggles and frees her leg!
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Rousey
Raquel Pennington tries to free her leg...
Raquel Pennington uses some of her skill by jumping out of Rousey's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Raquel Pennington keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey looks rather shattered.
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Raquel Pennington keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Rousey moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Rousey wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pennington doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Raquel Pennington tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Raquel Pennington who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Ronda Rousey pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
The fighters are clinching.
Rousey takes a break to breathe while holding Raquel Pennington.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rousey moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Rousey is holding Raquel Pennington's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Rousey's right thigh
Rousey is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Raquel Pennington to fight back!
Good movement from Pennington
who is bobbing and weaving.
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Rousey with a double overhooks!
Rousey moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Raquel Pennington was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and launches herself over Ronda Rousey
Great move by Pennington who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Ronda Rousey pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey stumbles backwards and Raquel Pennington circles to get the center of the cage
Pennington grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Raquel Pennington
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Rousey
Pennington moves on the ground
Raquel Pennington moves to side mount
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Raquel Pennington looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Raquel Pennington slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Raquel Pennington in her guard...
Raquel Pennington rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Pennington is in rear mount over Rousey
Pennington breaths deeply while on the ground
Pennington is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has given her back to Raquel Pennington who is trying to get one hook in!
Raquel Pennington has one hook in!
Pennington is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
Pennington has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rousey.
Nicely done! Pennington now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pennington is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Pennington is taking this opportunity to rest.
Pennington is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Rousey has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Rousey is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Raquel Pennington tries to take advantage...
Raquel Pennington tries to get her arm under Ronda Rousey's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Ronda Rousey's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Ronda Rousey easily defends the attempt.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousey is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Rousey steps backwards away from Raquel Pennington. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rousey is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Rousey misses a step and Raquel Pennington sees an opportunity to counter her!
Some counter punches against Ronda Rousey
almost hit her as she moves away.
Tremendous strikes from Rousey!
Pennington blocks with confidence
Rousey pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rousey looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Raquel Pennington's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ronda Rousey takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rousey is holding Raquel Pennington's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ronda Rousey moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Rousey and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rousey launches a hook to the body
Raquel Pennington moves aside looking for a counter...
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Raquel Pennington to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Rousey is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and launches herself over Rousey!
Nice move by Pennington who clinches and pushes Rousey against the cage
Ronda Rousey pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey stumbles backwards and Raquel Pennington circles to get the center of the cage
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Low kick by Raquel Pennington to maintain her distance.
That hits Ronda Rousey's ankle
Raquel Pennington shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ronda Rousey is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Pennington into her guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Pennington tries to escape from the closed guard
Raquel Pennington any adventage in the ground.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Pennington pulls her arm out of danger.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Pennington is in closed guard... Rousey tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Pennington use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ronda Rousey holds Raquel Pennington and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Pennington tries to escape from closed guard...
Rousey waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Raquel Pennington! She is reversed and nor Ronda Rousey is on half guard!
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Pennington
Ronda Rousey goes for an americana!
Pennington breaks free.
Pennington is trying to counter now!
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Ronda Rousey keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pennington and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Raquel Pennington takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ronda Rousey takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Ronda Rousey is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Raquel Pennington takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Pennington and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Raquel Pennington was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Pennington tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Pennington throws a body kick.
Blocked by Rousey.
Ronda Rousey moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
Ronda Rousey doesn't want to engage and backpedals
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Raquel Pennington by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ronda Rousey
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Rousey needs toughness and stamina. Her offensive skills are pretty good, but she becomes tired and can’t sustain the pressure she tries to start.
Ronda Rousey is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Raquel Pennington looks like she's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Ronda Rousey comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rousey wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronda Rousey pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Rousey is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronda Rousey slightly pushes Pennington into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rousey is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Rousey is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Raquel Pennington tries to turn away and scramble out. Ronda Rousey takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Raquel Pennington spins out and gets back to her feet.
Rousey misses a step and Raquel Pennington sees an opportunity to counter her!
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
Ronda Rousey struggles a bit before breaking Pennington's attemp of grappling
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rousey pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rousey throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid shot from Raquel Pennington to the body.
Rousey blocks in time.
Ronda Rousey takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Rousey and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Raquel Pennington!
Rousey ducks under...
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ronda Rousey takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey circles around Pennington
Ronda Rousey is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Raquel Pennington
whizzes past Rousey.
Pennington misses a step and Ronda Rousey sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Ronda Rousey catches Raquel Pennington's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rousey.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Pennington
Rousey is in closed guard... Pennington tries to roll on the ground!
Ronda Rousey uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Ronda Rousey has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rousey and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington launches a hook to the body
Ronda Rousey moves aside looking for a counter...
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronda Rousey to fight back!
Ronda Rousey fires an unorthodox punch to Pennington's torso
that hits its mark.
Every time Ronda Rousey attempts to get inside
Pennington misses with a low kick.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Rousey looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Raquel Pennington's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Ronda Rousey catches Raquel Pennington's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rousey.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Pennington
Rousey use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is cheering her!
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Pennington tries to show some ground skills
Rousey uses her strength to keep Rousey at a disadvantage
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Ronda Rousey looks to pass to mount...
Rousey slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Raquel Pennington.
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Ronda Rousey takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Raquel Pennington shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Raquel Pennington breaks that americana attempt!
Pennington is trying to counter now!
Raquel Pennington tries to roll on the ground...
Rousey knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Ronda Rousey throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Pennington breaks the lock showing some skills...
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Ronda Rousey is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rousey fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Raquel Pennington's arm and tries an armbar!
Pennington hold her own hand and breaks Rousey's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Ronda Rousey.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ronda Rousey work her BJJ game.
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Rousey
Raquel Pennington tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Raquel Pennington manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Raquel Pennington looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Ronda Rousey takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rousey moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Pennington grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rousey struggles... Raquel Pennington is unable to take her down
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington is holding Ronda Rousey's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ronda Rousey shows great balance while pushing away Raquel Pennington
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rousey and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pennington is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to close her guard around Rousey
She is not able to do it
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to close her guard around Rousey
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Pennington
Rousey is in closed guard... Pennington tries to roll on the ground!
Ronda Rousey uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rousey is trying to counter now!
Rousey use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is cheering her!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Ronda Rousey keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Pennington is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Raquel Pennington moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rousey pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Pennington is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Pennington and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington is holding Ronda Rousey's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ronda Rousey loses balance and goes to the ground.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to full guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Raquel Pennington tries to pass Ronda Rousey's guard...
Raquel Pennington manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Rousey
Pennington steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Pennington tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Rousey from the side mount!
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Raquel Pennington keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Rousey
Raquel Pennington pushes Rousey's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rousey rolls and she's now on half guard over Raquel Pennington. Nice reversal.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Pennington
Rousey tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Pennington from the side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to show some ground skills
Raquel Pennington put Rousey in half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Pennington
Rousey shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pennington pushes Ronda Rousey forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey throws up a triangle attempt!
Raquel Pennington postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Raquel Pennington tries to take advantage...
Raquel Pennington throws a flurry of punches at Rousey...
A lot of them are hitting Rousey's face
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Pennington struggles on the ground and tries to break Ronda Rousey's guard...
Raquel Pennington is in Rousey open guard now
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Rousey
Raquel Pennington is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Pennington moves on the ground
Raquel Pennington moves to side mount
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Raquel Pennington looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Raquel Pennington slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Raquel Pennington is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Raquel Pennington tries to better her position on the ground...
Pennington is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Raquel Pennington is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Pennington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rousey struggles and frees her leg!
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Rousey
Raquel Pennington tries to free her leg...
Raquel Pennington uses some of her skill by jumping out of Rousey's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Raquel Pennington keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey looks rather shattered.
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Raquel Pennington keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Rousey moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Rousey wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pennington doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Raquel Pennington tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Raquel Pennington who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Ronda Rousey pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
The fighters are clinching.
Rousey takes a break to breathe while holding Raquel Pennington.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rousey moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Rousey is holding Raquel Pennington's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Rousey's right thigh
Rousey is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Raquel Pennington to fight back!
Good movement from Pennington
who is bobbing and weaving.
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Rousey with a double overhooks!
Rousey moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Raquel Pennington was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and launches herself over Ronda Rousey
Great move by Pennington who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Ronda Rousey pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey stumbles backwards and Raquel Pennington circles to get the center of the cage
Pennington grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Raquel Pennington
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Rousey
Pennington moves on the ground
Raquel Pennington moves to side mount
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Raquel Pennington looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Raquel Pennington slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Raquel Pennington in her guard...
Raquel Pennington rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Pennington is in rear mount over Rousey
Pennington breaths deeply while on the ground
Pennington is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has given her back to Raquel Pennington who is trying to get one hook in!
Raquel Pennington has one hook in!
Pennington is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
Pennington has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rousey.
Nicely done! Pennington now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pennington is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Pennington is taking this opportunity to rest.
Pennington is in rear mount over Rousey with two hooks in
Rousey has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Rousey is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Raquel Pennington tries to take advantage...
Raquel Pennington tries to get her arm under Ronda Rousey's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Ronda Rousey's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Ronda Rousey easily defends the attempt.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousey is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Rousey steps backwards away from Raquel Pennington. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rousey is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Rousey misses a step and Raquel Pennington sees an opportunity to counter her!
Some counter punches against Ronda Rousey
almost hit her as she moves away.
Tremendous strikes from Rousey!
Pennington blocks with confidence
Rousey pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rousey looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Raquel Pennington's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ronda Rousey takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rousey is holding Raquel Pennington's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ronda Rousey moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Rousey and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rousey launches a hook to the body
Raquel Pennington moves aside looking for a counter...
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Raquel Pennington to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Rousey is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and launches herself over Rousey!
Nice move by Pennington who clinches and pushes Rousey against the cage
Ronda Rousey pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey stumbles backwards and Raquel Pennington circles to get the center of the cage
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Low kick by Raquel Pennington to maintain her distance.
That hits Ronda Rousey's ankle
Raquel Pennington shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ronda Rousey is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Pennington into her guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Pennington tries to escape from the closed guard
Raquel Pennington any adventage in the ground.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Pennington pulls her arm out of danger.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Pennington is in closed guard... Rousey tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Pennington use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ronda Rousey holds Raquel Pennington and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Rousey
Pennington tries to escape from closed guard...
Rousey waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Raquel Pennington! She is reversed and nor Ronda Rousey is on half guard!
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Pennington
Ronda Rousey goes for an americana!
Pennington breaks free.
Pennington is trying to counter now!
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Ronda Rousey keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pennington and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Raquel Pennington takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Pennington moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ronda Rousey takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Ronda Rousey is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Raquel Pennington takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Pennington and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Raquel Pennington was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Pennington tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Pennington throws a body kick.
Blocked by Rousey.
Ronda Rousey moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
Ronda Rousey doesn't want to engage and backpedals
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Raquel Pennington by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ronda Rousey
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Rousey needs toughness and stamina. Her offensive skills are pretty good, but she becomes tired and can’t sustain the pressure she tries to start.
