Pena vs. Buckner

Julianna Peña looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Amanda Buckner looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bucky O'Hare is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. She will have to do her best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.

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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Amanda Buckner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Julianna Peña jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Peña is trying to counter now!
A high kick from Julianna Peña
grazes Bucky O'Hare's head, but she seems okay.
Amanda Buckner moves forward and launches a low kick.
Peña blocks that.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner moves forward and launches a low kick.
Peña blocks that.
Bucky O'Hare clumsily fails here and it's time for Julianna Peña to fight back!
A left hook from Peña
grazes the chin of Bucky O'Hare.
Peña and Bucky O'Hare circle around the center of the cage.
Peña and Bucky O'Hare circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Bucky O'Hare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Peña sprawls and remains on her feet.
Solid shot from Amanda Buckner to the body.
Peña blocks in time.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Julianna Peña seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Peña studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Peña and Bucky O'Hare circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Peña goes to the body...
She punishes Bucky O'Hare's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Julianna Peña throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Bucky O'Hare pushes Julianna Peña and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Bucky O'Hare!
Peña blocks with confidence
Peña tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julianna Peña throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Julianna Peña fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Bucky O'Hare's chin
Bucky O'Hare's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Peña looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Amanda Buckner's punches
Bucky O'Hare is on the receiving end of a great combo by Peña.
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Peña won't budge, forcing Bucky O'Hare to pull guard.
Julianna Peña is in closed guard over Bucky O'Hare
Peña is in closed guard... Bucky O'Hare tries to roll on the ground!
Julianna Peña uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Peña is trying to counter now!
Body shots by Julianna Peña
Solid blows to Bucky O'Hare's abdomen.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Julianna Peña is in closed guard over Bucky O'Hare
Julianna Peña tries to pass Amanda Buckner's guard...
Julianna Peña manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Bucky O'Hare
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Julianna Peña launches a few punches to Bucky O'Hare
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Bucky O'Hare
Terrible one sided match... Bucky O'Hare was not ready to fight a fighter of Julianna Peña caliber.
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Bucky O'Hare
Bucky O'Hare tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Bucky O'Hare
Julianna Peña aggressively and repeatedly punches Bucky O'Hare.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Bucky O'Hare
Bucky O'Hare tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Bucky O'Hare
Julianna Peña tries to pass to half guard...
Amanda Buckner can't prevent her opponent from passing. Peña looks to work from half guard.
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Bucky O'Hare
Peña is taking this opportunity to rest.
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Bucky O'Hare
Julianna Peña was tooling Amanda Buckner for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Amanda Buckner lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bucky O'Hare is moving on the ground...
Peña tries to counter Bucky O'Hare's moves on the ground.
Bucky O'Hare clumsily fails here and it's time for Julianna Peña to fight back!
Julianna Peña pushes Bucky O'Hare's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Peña who is in full mount! Bucky O'Hare is in trouble now!
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Bucky O'Hare is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Julianna Peña pushes Amanda Buckner down and prevents her attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Julianna Peña fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Julianna Peña.



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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
0:23 Round 2 and Peña is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Julianna Peña attempts to cut off Bucky O'Hare with punches
Bucky O'Hare reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Amanda Buckner's Right cheek
Julianna Peña is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bucky O'Hare leads with a punch
Julianna Peña avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Amanda Buckner's Left eye
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bucky O'Hare is holding Julianna Peña's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julianna Peña shows great balance while pushing away Amanda Buckner
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julianna Peña sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Peña is trying to counter now!
Julianna Peña shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Amanda Buckner is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Peña into her guard.
Julianna Peña is in closed guard over Bucky O'Hare
Peña is in closed guard... Bucky O'Hare tries to roll on the ground!
Julianna Peña uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in closed guard over Bucky O'Hare
Peña is in closed guard... Bucky O'Hare tries to roll on the ground!
Julianna Peña uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Peña tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Peña 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering her!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Julianna Peña looks to pass to mount...
Peña slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Amanda Buckner.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Peña throws a few hammer fists to the face of Amanda Buckner
Solid shots!
Bucky O'Hare has a small cut in her Forehead
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is a bloody mess!
Bucky O'Hare tries to stand up!
Peña doesn't allow her!
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is a bloody mess!
Peña is getting frustrated here.
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is a bloody mess!
Peña is getting frustrated here.
Peña tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Peña tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julianna Peña controls the situation despite Amanda Buckner efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Bucky O'Hare tries to escape from the full mount...
Julianna Peña is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Peña tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Julianna Peña tries to better her position on the ground...
Peña is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Bucky O'Hare is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Julianna Peña pushes Amanda Buckner down and prevents her attempts to escape
Peña is trying to counter now!
Julianna Peña throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Peña's moves.
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Bucky O'Hare is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Julianna Peña pushes Amanda Buckner down and prevents her attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is a bloody mess!
Peña and Bucky O'Hare circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is measuring Peña with her jab.
Peña isn't fazed.
Several good body shots
land on Bucky O'Hare.
Bucky O'Hare and Peña circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bucky O'Hare doesn't stop bleeding.
Peña and Bucky O'Hare circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Peña.



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Round 3
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Peña and Bucky O'Hare circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Peña studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Nice low kick from Peña
Loud pop!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see Bucky O'Hare's blood making stains in the mat.
Amanda Buckner paws at Peña.
Peña answers with solid punches!
Amanda Buckner is a bloody mess!
A right hand from Julianna Peña
makes Bucky O'Hare stumble back!
Oh! Down goes Bucky O'Hare! Julianna Peña knocked her stupid! The medics pour in! Julianna Peña really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Bucky O'Hare has a small cut in her Mouth

Winner is Julianna Peña by KO (Punch) at 0:59 Round 3

Statistics: Julianna Peña
Punches 23/26 (88%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/18 (72%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s

Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s

A lot of Pena, but not a lot of Buckner. Uh ohhh.