Post by The Sandman on Feb 6, 2023 0:36:07 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Raquel Pennington chants all around the place!
Raquel Pennington is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Aspen Ladd is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Pennington is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Raquel Pennington comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Aspen Ladd
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Pennington's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Raquel Pennington moves forward and launches a low kick.
Ladd blocks that.
Quick hook by Aspen Ladd
Good shot! Pennington has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Chin
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pennington launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Ladd's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Kevin MacDonald has seen that!
Kevin MacDonald takes away one point from Raquel Pennington for eye poke.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to give Ladd time to recover. Aspen Ladd seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aspen Ladd closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Ladd and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Aspen Ladd!
Pennington is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Ladd moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Aspen Ladd moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Pennington's right thigh
A punch from Raquel Pennington
grazes Ladd's right cheek.
Pennington is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Ladd is smart enough to block that one.
Raquel Pennington tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ladd won't budge, forcing Pennington to pull guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Aspen Ladd is in closed guard over Pennington
Aspen Ladd is looking to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Aspen Ladd gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Aspen Ladd is in half guard over Pennington
Aspen Ladd tries to free her leg
Aspen Ladd uses some of her skill by jumping out of Pennington's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Aspen Ladd looks to mount Raquel Pennington...
Aspen Ladd slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Ladd tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aspen Ladd controls the situation despite Raquel Pennington efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Aspen Ladd in her guard...
Raquel Pennington gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Ladd tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aspen Ladd controls the situation despite Raquel Pennington efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Aspen Ladd doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to Ladd's ribs.
Ladd blocks those punches
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to escape from the full mount...
Pennington struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Ladd misses a step and Raquel Pennington sees an opportunity to counter her!
Pennington launches a few weak punches
Ladd blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Aspen Ladd in her guard...
Raquel Pennington gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Aspen Ladd is in closed guard over Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to Ladd's ribs.
That hit Ladd who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Aspen Ladd is in closed guard over Pennington
Ladd tries to escape from closed guard...
Ladd struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Aspen Ladd is in half guard over Pennington
Ladd steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Ladd launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pennington is covering herself! Ladd tries to force the situation and Pennington clumsily gives her back!
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 2
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Aspen Ladd attempts to cut off Pennington with punches
Pennington reels from the strikes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Aspen Ladd swings...
hard impact to Pennington's face!
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Raquel Pennington fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Ladd's chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Pennington tries to grapple
She puts Ladd in a double underhook!
Aspen Ladd pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington stumbles backwards and Aspen Ladd circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Aspen Ladd fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Pennington's chin
Raquel Pennington jabs at Ladd
hitting her chest.
Tremendous strikes from Pennington!
Some big punches are landing!
Raquel Pennington launches a body shot
Ladd evades.
Pennington moves backwards and Aspen Ladd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lightning fast low kick from Ladd!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Pennington pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Aspen Ladd fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Pennington blocks that. She made it look easy!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pennington steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Raquel Pennington is measuring Ladd with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Raquel Pennington is measuring Ladd with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Pennington grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Ladd
Raquel Pennington pushes Aspen Ladd against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Aspen Ladd struggles not allowing Raquel Pennington improve her position.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Ladd
Nice beating Raquel Pennington has received.
Raquel Pennington tries to pass to half guard...
Aspen Ladd can't prevent her opponent from passing. Pennington looks to work from half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Ladd
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Ladd rolls and she's now on half guard over Raquel Pennington. Nice reversal.
Aspen Ladd is in half guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Raquel Pennington manages to switch to full guard.
Aspen Ladd is in closed guard over Pennington
Ladd is in closed guard... Pennington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Aspen Ladd!
Raquel Pennington is in full mount over Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd tries to roll to her side and trap Raquel Pennington in her guard...
Raquel Pennington rolls her over and takes her back!
Pennington is in rear mount over Ladd
Pennington tries to get a hook in!
Ladd rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Aspen Ladd tries to take advantage...
Ladd has Pennington controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Pennington is unable to move under Ladd control.
Pennington is in rear mount over Ladd
Ladd has Pennington controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Pennington is unable to move under Ladd control.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Ladd
Raquel Pennington positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Ladd covers herself well
Pennington misses a step and Aspen Ladd sees an opportunity to counter her!
Pennington is in closed guard... Ladd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Raquel Pennington!
Kevin MacDonald 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 Can Tho Stadium (Can Tho, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ladd and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd swings...
hard impact to Pennington's face!
Pennington decides to launch some tentative punches
Raquel Pennington takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Pennington is clinching with Ladd.
Aspen Ladd 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 Aspen Ladd
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Ladd trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ladd stumbles backwards and Raquel Pennington circles to get the center of the cage
Pennington and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
Pennington backpedals and creates space. Aspen Ladd is asking her if she is going to fight!
Ladd clumsily fails here and it's time for Raquel Pennington to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Ladd ducks under...
Good movement from Pennington
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Ladd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
Pennington backpedals and creates space. Aspen Ladd is asking her if she is going to fight!
Pennington moves backwards and Aspen Ladd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Raquel Pennington moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Ladd's left thigh
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington fires an unorthodox punch to Ladd's torso
that hits its mark.
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd goes with a looping right hand while Raquel Pennington jumps back and jabs
Ladd seems staggered and Raquel Pennington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pennington steps backwards away from Aspen Ladd. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ladd steps backwards away from Raquel Pennington. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Raquel Pennington leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ladd
Pennington shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Pennington who is trying to punish Aspen Ladd's ribs with a few punches.
She scores a few hits before the pain makes Ladd react and defend her side.
Crushing shot to Ladd's body! She's holding her side
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington slightly pushes Ladd into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Raquel Pennington has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pennington and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Raquel Pennington!
Ladd is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Pennington is connecting with a few punches
Ladd and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Pennington moves backwards and Aspen Ladd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Pennington steps forward
Ladd feints.
Ladd and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Ladd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The two exchange wildly
Pennington is connecting with a few punches
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
Pennington backpedals and creates space. Aspen Ladd is asking her if she is going to fight!
Pennington is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Pennington and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Aspen Ladd!
Pennington ducks under...
Aspen Ladd attempts to cut off Pennington with punches
Pennington avoids getting cornered.
The two exchange wildly
Pennington is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Ladd pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Pennington wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aspen Ladd slightly pushes Pennington into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Kevin MacDonald sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid jabs from Raquel Pennington.
Nice punches.
There is a small laceration on Aspen Ladd's Chin
Ladd launches a stiff jab!
Pennington ducks that one.
Raquel Pennington goes with a looping right hand while Aspen Ladd jumps back and jabs
Ladd seems staggered and Raquel Pennington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid shot from Raquel Pennington to the body.
Ladd didn't like that.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
Pennington backpedals and creates space. Aspen Ladd is asking her if she is going to fight!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Pennington is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Pennington, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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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.
Aspen Ladd tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Pennington is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Pennington doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Aspen Ladd embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Pennington who put distance between them
Pennington wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aspen Ladd slightly pushes Pennington into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Raquel Pennington circles around Ladd
Raquel Pennington goes with a looping right hand while Aspen Ladd jumps back and jabs
Pennington seems staggered and Aspen Ladd runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pennington has a small cut in her Right cheek
Raquel Pennington moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Ladd's left thigh
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pennington pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Pennington and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Raquel Pennington
that forces Ladd to try and defend better.
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Pennington pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Pennington is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pennington tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Pennington is clinching with Ladd.
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ladd takes a break to breathe while holding Raquel Pennington.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pennington looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Ladd is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pennington decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Pennington moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Aspen Ladd is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Pennington into her guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Ladd
Pennington tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Raquel Pennington fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Ladd
Aspen Ladd attempts to move to full guard
Raquel Pennington keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Ladd
Pennington doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Pennington, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Raquel Pennington by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 43/58 (74%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 230 s
Statistics: Aspen Ladd
Punches 17/49 (35%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 230 s
Okay. She sure did.
Raquel Pennington is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Aspen Ladd is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Pennington is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Raquel Pennington comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Aspen Ladd
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Pennington's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Raquel Pennington moves forward and launches a low kick.
Ladd blocks that.
Quick hook by Aspen Ladd
Good shot! Pennington has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Chin
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pennington launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Ladd's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Kevin MacDonald has seen that!
Kevin MacDonald takes away one point from Raquel Pennington for eye poke.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to give Ladd time to recover. Aspen Ladd seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aspen Ladd closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Ladd and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Aspen Ladd!
Pennington is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Ladd moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Aspen Ladd moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Pennington's right thigh
A punch from Raquel Pennington
grazes Ladd's right cheek.
Pennington is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Ladd is smart enough to block that one.
Raquel Pennington tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ladd won't budge, forcing Pennington to pull guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Aspen Ladd is in closed guard over Pennington
Aspen Ladd is looking to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Aspen Ladd gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Aspen Ladd is in half guard over Pennington
Aspen Ladd tries to free her leg
Aspen Ladd uses some of her skill by jumping out of Pennington's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Aspen Ladd looks to mount Raquel Pennington...
Aspen Ladd slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Ladd tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aspen Ladd controls the situation despite Raquel Pennington efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Aspen Ladd in her guard...
Raquel Pennington gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Ladd tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aspen Ladd controls the situation despite Raquel Pennington efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Aspen Ladd doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to Ladd's ribs.
Ladd blocks those punches
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to escape from the full mount...
Pennington struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Ladd misses a step and Raquel Pennington sees an opportunity to counter her!
Pennington launches a few weak punches
Ladd blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Aspen Ladd in her guard...
Raquel Pennington gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Aspen Ladd is in closed guard over Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to Ladd's ribs.
That hit Ladd who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Aspen Ladd is in closed guard over Pennington
Ladd tries to escape from closed guard...
Ladd struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Aspen Ladd is in half guard over Pennington
Ladd steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Ladd launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pennington is covering herself! Ladd tries to force the situation and Pennington clumsily gives her back!
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 2
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Aspen Ladd attempts to cut off Pennington with punches
Pennington reels from the strikes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Aspen Ladd swings...
hard impact to Pennington's face!
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Raquel Pennington fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Ladd's chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Pennington tries to grapple
She puts Ladd in a double underhook!
Aspen Ladd pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington stumbles backwards and Aspen Ladd circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Aspen Ladd fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Pennington's chin
Raquel Pennington jabs at Ladd
hitting her chest.
Tremendous strikes from Pennington!
Some big punches are landing!
Raquel Pennington launches a body shot
Ladd evades.
Pennington moves backwards and Aspen Ladd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lightning fast low kick from Ladd!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Pennington pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Aspen Ladd fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Pennington blocks that. She made it look easy!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pennington steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Raquel Pennington is measuring Ladd with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Raquel Pennington is measuring Ladd with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Pennington grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Ladd
Raquel Pennington pushes Aspen Ladd against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Aspen Ladd struggles not allowing Raquel Pennington improve her position.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Ladd
Nice beating Raquel Pennington has received.
Raquel Pennington tries to pass to half guard...
Aspen Ladd can't prevent her opponent from passing. Pennington looks to work from half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Ladd
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Ladd rolls and she's now on half guard over Raquel Pennington. Nice reversal.
Aspen Ladd is in half guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Raquel Pennington manages to switch to full guard.
Aspen Ladd is in closed guard over Pennington
Ladd is in closed guard... Pennington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Aspen Ladd!
Raquel Pennington is in full mount over Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd tries to roll to her side and trap Raquel Pennington in her guard...
Raquel Pennington rolls her over and takes her back!
Pennington is in rear mount over Ladd
Pennington tries to get a hook in!
Ladd rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Aspen Ladd tries to take advantage...
Ladd has Pennington controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Pennington is unable to move under Ladd control.
Pennington is in rear mount over Ladd
Ladd has Pennington controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Pennington is unable to move under Ladd control.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Ladd
Raquel Pennington positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Ladd covers herself well
Pennington misses a step and Aspen Ladd sees an opportunity to counter her!
Pennington is in closed guard... Ladd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Raquel Pennington!
Kevin MacDonald 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 Can Tho Stadium (Can Tho, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ladd and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd swings...
hard impact to Pennington's face!
Pennington decides to launch some tentative punches
Raquel Pennington takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Pennington is clinching with Ladd.
Aspen Ladd 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 Aspen Ladd
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Ladd trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ladd stumbles backwards and Raquel Pennington circles to get the center of the cage
Pennington and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
Pennington backpedals and creates space. Aspen Ladd is asking her if she is going to fight!
Ladd clumsily fails here and it's time for Raquel Pennington to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Ladd ducks under...
Good movement from Pennington
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Ladd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
Pennington backpedals and creates space. Aspen Ladd is asking her if she is going to fight!
Pennington moves backwards and Aspen Ladd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Raquel Pennington moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Ladd's left thigh
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington fires an unorthodox punch to Ladd's torso
that hits its mark.
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd goes with a looping right hand while Raquel Pennington jumps back and jabs
Ladd seems staggered and Raquel Pennington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pennington steps backwards away from Aspen Ladd. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ladd steps backwards away from Raquel Pennington. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Raquel Pennington leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ladd
Pennington shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Pennington who is trying to punish Aspen Ladd's ribs with a few punches.
She scores a few hits before the pain makes Ladd react and defend her side.
Crushing shot to Ladd's body! She's holding her side
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington slightly pushes Ladd into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Raquel Pennington has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pennington and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Raquel Pennington!
Ladd is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Pennington is connecting with a few punches
Ladd and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Pennington moves backwards and Aspen Ladd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Pennington steps forward
Ladd feints.
Ladd and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Ladd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The two exchange wildly
Pennington is connecting with a few punches
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
Pennington backpedals and creates space. Aspen Ladd is asking her if she is going to fight!
Pennington is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Pennington and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Aspen Ladd!
Pennington ducks under...
Aspen Ladd attempts to cut off Pennington with punches
Pennington avoids getting cornered.
The two exchange wildly
Pennington is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Ladd pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Pennington wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aspen Ladd slightly pushes Pennington into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Kevin MacDonald sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid jabs from Raquel Pennington.
Nice punches.
There is a small laceration on Aspen Ladd's Chin
Ladd launches a stiff jab!
Pennington ducks that one.
Raquel Pennington goes with a looping right hand while Aspen Ladd jumps back and jabs
Ladd seems staggered and Raquel Pennington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid shot from Raquel Pennington to the body.
Ladd didn't like that.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
Pennington backpedals and creates space. Aspen Ladd is asking her if she is going to fight!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Pennington is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Pennington, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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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.
Aspen Ladd tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Pennington is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Pennington doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Aspen Ladd embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Pennington who put distance between them
Pennington wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aspen Ladd slightly pushes Pennington into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Raquel Pennington circles around Ladd
Raquel Pennington goes with a looping right hand while Aspen Ladd jumps back and jabs
Pennington seems staggered and Aspen Ladd runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pennington has a small cut in her Right cheek
Raquel Pennington moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Ladd's left thigh
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pennington pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Pennington and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Raquel Pennington
that forces Ladd to try and defend better.
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Pennington pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Pennington is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pennington tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Pennington is clinching with Ladd.
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ladd takes a break to breathe while holding Raquel Pennington.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pennington looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Ladd is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pennington decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Pennington moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Aspen Ladd is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Pennington into her guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Ladd
Pennington tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Raquel Pennington fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Ladd
Aspen Ladd attempts to move to full guard
Raquel Pennington keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Ladd
Pennington doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Pennington, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Raquel Pennington by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 43/58 (74%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 230 s
Statistics: Aspen Ladd
Punches 17/49 (35%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 230 s
Okay. She sure did.
