Post by The Sandman on Mar 22, 2024 8:44:10 GMT -5
Jessica Penne! Jessica Penne! This is what the people are chanting here.
Liz Carmouche looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Jessica Penne looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Liz Carmouche has fight Jessica Penne 1 times. She has lost 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Liz Carmouche today.
Liz Carmouche comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Jessica Penne comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jessica Penne goes with a looping right hand while Liz Carmouche jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Carmouche seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
Penne slips out of danger.
Carmouche and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Carmouche looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jessica Penne's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Penne sprawls and remains on her feet.
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Penne throws a body kick.
Blocked by Carmouche.
Carmouche and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carmouche is holding Jessica Penne's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne loses balance and goes to the ground.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Jessica Penne...
Liz Carmouche slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Carmouche fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Penne's arm and tries an armbar!
Penne hold her own hand and breaks Carmouche's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Liz Carmouche.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Liz Carmouche sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Penne keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Penne tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Carmouche from the side mount!
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Liz Carmouche takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Liz Carmouche tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jessica Penne jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Carmouche moves backwards and Jessica Penne is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Penne pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carmouche and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne fakes a punch and launches herself over Liz Carmouche
Great move by Penne who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jessica Penne pushes away Carmouche trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carmouche doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Jessica Penne
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Jessica Penne slips her head out and ends up in Liz Carmouche's guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche is cooling the fight on the ground
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche was tooling Jessica Penne for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jessica Penne lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Penne is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Penne uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Jessica Penne tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Jessica Penne manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Carmouche has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Carmouche measures the resilience of Penne's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Penne blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Penne tries to cover her face,
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne isolates Liz Carmouche's left arm looking for an armbar...
Liz Carmouche manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Penne lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Liz Carmouche 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 Penne's moves.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne pushes Carmouche's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Penne who is in full mount! Carmouche is in trouble now!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Liz Carmouche has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Carmouche is holding Jessica Penne's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Jessica Penne...
Jessica Penne takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Penne
Penne throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Liz Carmouche realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Penne. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carmouche looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jessica Penne's punches
Penne is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carmouche.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Penne decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Penne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jessica Penne tries a hook to the body
but Carmouche manages to dodge it
Penne misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Jessica Penne swings and Carmouche has to retreat
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jessica Penne shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Penne into her guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Jessica Penne passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains full guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Jessica Penne passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Penne is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Liz Carmouche pushes Jessica Penne down and prevents her attempts to escape
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Liz Carmouche doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Carmouche's ribs.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Liz Carmouche rolls Jessica Penne to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Carmouche is in rear mount over Penne
Liz Carmouche struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Penne has Carmouche controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Penne manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Carmouche
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Penne attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Penne catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Penne.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Jessica Penne gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Penne tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Penne has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Penne launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Liz Carmouche is not able to stop Carmouche ground skills and Jessica Penne moves to side mount!
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Jessica Penne keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Liz Carmouche takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Carmouche
Penne tries to move to full mount
Penne's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Penne
She is not able to do it
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Carmouche
Penne moves on the ground
Penne cannot take advantage in the ground
Penne misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Penne tries to cover her face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A punch from Jessica Penne
grazes Carmouche's left cheek.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Penne wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Liz Carmouche tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Penne is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carmouche goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Liz Carmouche is on her back after that attempt
Penne is trying to counter now!
Penne is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Jessica Penne keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Jessica Penne slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jessica Penne pushes Liz Carmouche down and prevents her attempts to escape
Carmouche misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Penne positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jessica Penne is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Carmouche's abdomen
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Penne controls the situation despite Liz Carmouche efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Penne controls the situation despite Liz Carmouche efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Carmouche steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Penne struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Jessica Penne jabs at Carmouche
to no visible effect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Penne is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne isolates Liz Carmouche's left arm looking for an armbar...
Liz Carmouche manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Penne lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Liz Carmouche doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Penne. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Penne studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Jessica Penne takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jessica Penne takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Liz Carmouche attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Penne was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jessica Penne moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Penne tries to grapple
She puts Carmouche in a double underhook!
Liz Carmouche pushes away Penne trying to keep the fight at striking range
Penne doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Liz Carmouche
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
I think Liz Carmouche needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Penne struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Penne
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carmouche moves forward looking for some action
Jessica Penne struggles a bit before breaking Carmouche's attemp of grappling
Liz Carmouche shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jessica Penne sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jessica Penne sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Penne jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jessica Penne pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Jessica Penne pushes away Carmouche trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carmouche stumbles backwards and Jessica Penne circles to get the center of the cage
Jessica Penne fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Penne wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Liz Carmouche pushes away Penne trying to keep the fight at striking range
Penne doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Liz Carmouche
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Liz Carmouche is holding Jessica Penne against the fence with her fingers all over Penne's face
Penne looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, she slide under Liz Carmouche arm and move away from danger Liz Carmouche
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Penne looks to counter!
Jessica Penne fires an unorthodox punch to Carmouche's torso
that hits its mark.
Liz Carmouche burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Penne studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Penne steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Penne moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Penne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche jabs at Penne
to no visible effect.
Penne has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Penne pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The two exchange wildly
Penne is connecting with a few punches
Carmouche and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Penne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
That punishment by Jessica Penne has left Carmouche staggered! Jessica Penne should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Penne steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
That punishment by Jessica Penne has left Carmouche staggered! Jessica Penne should try push forward now and finish this!
Penne is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carmouche seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Penne's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Penne blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Penne's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Penne blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Carmouche misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Penne tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Liz Carmouche. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Penne struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Liz Carmouche.
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Round 5
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Penne is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
A high kick from Jessica Penne
grazes Carmouche's head, but she seems okay.
Carmouche's Forehead is beginning to swell
Penne steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Penne moves forward looking for some grappling action
Penne has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Liz Carmouche tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Penne is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jessica Penne tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Penne circles out and slips free of Liz Carmouche's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Good leg kicks from Jessica Penne.
Carmouche winces a bit.
Carmouche hyper-extended her leg
Jessica Penne shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Penne into her guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Penne breaths deeply while on the ground
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Penne tries to escape from closed guard...
Penne struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne is cooling the fight on the ground
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Penne keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Penne struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Penne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A bunch of leg kicks from Liz Carmouche
are blocked by Penne.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Carmouche looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jessica Penne's punches
Carmouche is on the receiving end of a great combo by Penne.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Carmouche is holding Jessica Penne's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Penne to fight back!
Jessica Penne jabs at Carmouche
hitting her chest.
Hard blow to Carmouche's mid-section, she seems hurt
Penne pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Penne is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Penne's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Penne blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Penne tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Body shots by Jessica Penne
Solid blows to Carmouche's abdomen.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Jessica Penne keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Jessica Penne slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Penne in her guard...
Jessica Penne keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Penne controls the situation despite Liz Carmouche efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Penne controls the situation despite Liz Carmouche efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carmouche struggles and frees her leg!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Liz Carmouche by Split decision
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 5/22 (23%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/12 (17%)
GnP strikes 6/35 (17%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 628 s
Statistics: Jessica Penne
Punches 24/34 (71%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 628 s
They kinda fought well for a while, then both became exhausted (mostly after Carmouche did some meaningful things though). Then it was a slog of little damage until. Very, very little damage. BUT A W IS A W!!
Liz Carmouche looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Jessica Penne looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Liz Carmouche has fight Jessica Penne 1 times. She has lost 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Liz Carmouche today.
Liz Carmouche comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Jessica Penne comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jessica Penne goes with a looping right hand while Liz Carmouche jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Carmouche seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
Penne slips out of danger.
Carmouche and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Carmouche looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jessica Penne's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Penne sprawls and remains on her feet.
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Penne throws a body kick.
Blocked by Carmouche.
Carmouche and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carmouche is holding Jessica Penne's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne loses balance and goes to the ground.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Jessica Penne...
Liz Carmouche slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Carmouche fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Penne's arm and tries an armbar!
Penne hold her own hand and breaks Carmouche's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Liz Carmouche.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Liz Carmouche sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Penne keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Penne tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Carmouche from the side mount!
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Liz Carmouche takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Liz Carmouche tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jessica Penne jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Carmouche moves backwards and Jessica Penne is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Penne pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carmouche and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne fakes a punch and launches herself over Liz Carmouche
Great move by Penne who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jessica Penne pushes away Carmouche trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carmouche doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Jessica Penne
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Jessica Penne slips her head out and ends up in Liz Carmouche's guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to posture up and open Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche is cooling the fight on the ground
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche was tooling Jessica Penne for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jessica Penne lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Penne is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Penne uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Jessica Penne tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Jessica Penne manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Carmouche has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Carmouche measures the resilience of Penne's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Penne blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Penne tries to cover her face,
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne isolates Liz Carmouche's left arm looking for an armbar...
Liz Carmouche manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Penne lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Liz Carmouche 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 Penne's moves.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne pushes Carmouche's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Penne who is in full mount! Carmouche is in trouble now!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Liz Carmouche has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Carmouche is holding Jessica Penne's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Jessica Penne...
Jessica Penne takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Penne
Penne throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Liz Carmouche realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Penne. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Carmouche looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jessica Penne's punches
Penne is on the receiving end of a great combo by Carmouche.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Penne decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Penne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jessica Penne tries a hook to the body
but Carmouche manages to dodge it
Penne misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Jessica Penne swings and Carmouche has to retreat
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jessica Penne shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Penne into her guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Jessica Penne passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains full guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Jessica Penne passes momentarily but Liz Carmouche regains full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Penne is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Liz Carmouche pushes Jessica Penne down and prevents her attempts to escape
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Liz Carmouche doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Carmouche's ribs.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Liz Carmouche rolls Jessica Penne to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Carmouche is in rear mount over Penne
Liz Carmouche struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Penne has Carmouche controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Penne manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Carmouche
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Penne attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Penne catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Penne.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Jessica Penne gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Penne tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Penne has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Penne launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Liz Carmouche is not able to stop Carmouche ground skills and Jessica Penne moves to side mount!
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Jessica Penne keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Liz Carmouche takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Carmouche
Penne tries to move to full mount
Penne's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Penne
She is not able to do it
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Carmouche
Penne moves on the ground
Penne cannot take advantage in the ground
Penne misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Penne tries to cover her face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A punch from Jessica Penne
grazes Carmouche's left cheek.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Penne wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Liz Carmouche tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Penne is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carmouche goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Liz Carmouche is on her back after that attempt
Penne is trying to counter now!
Penne is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Jessica Penne keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Jessica Penne slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jessica Penne pushes Liz Carmouche down and prevents her attempts to escape
Carmouche misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Penne positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jessica Penne is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Carmouche's abdomen
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Penne controls the situation despite Liz Carmouche efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Penne controls the situation despite Liz Carmouche efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Carmouche steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Penne struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Jessica Penne jabs at Carmouche
to no visible effect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Penne is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne isolates Liz Carmouche's left arm looking for an armbar...
Liz Carmouche manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Penne lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Liz Carmouche doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Penne. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Penne studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Jessica Penne takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jessica Penne takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Liz Carmouche attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Penne was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jessica Penne moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Penne tries to grapple
She puts Carmouche in a double underhook!
Liz Carmouche pushes away Penne trying to keep the fight at striking range
Penne doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Liz Carmouche
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
I think Liz Carmouche needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Penne struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Penne
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carmouche moves forward looking for some action
Jessica Penne struggles a bit before breaking Carmouche's attemp of grappling
Liz Carmouche shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jessica Penne sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jessica Penne sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Penne jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jessica Penne pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Jessica Penne pushes away Carmouche trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carmouche stumbles backwards and Jessica Penne circles to get the center of the cage
Jessica Penne fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Penne wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Liz Carmouche pushes away Penne trying to keep the fight at striking range
Penne doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Liz Carmouche
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Liz Carmouche is holding Jessica Penne against the fence with her fingers all over Penne's face
Penne looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, she slide under Liz Carmouche arm and move away from danger Liz Carmouche
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Penne looks to counter!
Jessica Penne fires an unorthodox punch to Carmouche's torso
that hits its mark.
Liz Carmouche burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Penne studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Penne steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Penne moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Penne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche jabs at Penne
to no visible effect.
Penne has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Penne pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The two exchange wildly
Penne is connecting with a few punches
Carmouche and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Penne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
That punishment by Jessica Penne has left Carmouche staggered! Jessica Penne should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Penne steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
That punishment by Jessica Penne has left Carmouche staggered! Jessica Penne should try push forward now and finish this!
Penne is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Carmouche seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Penne's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Penne blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Penne's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Penne blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Carmouche misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Penne tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Liz Carmouche. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Penne struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Liz Carmouche.
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Round 5
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Penne is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
A high kick from Jessica Penne
grazes Carmouche's head, but she seems okay.
Carmouche's Forehead is beginning to swell
Penne steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Penne moves forward looking for some grappling action
Penne has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Liz Carmouche tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Penne is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jessica Penne tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Penne circles out and slips free of Liz Carmouche's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Good leg kicks from Jessica Penne.
Carmouche winces a bit.
Carmouche hyper-extended her leg
Jessica Penne shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Penne into her guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Penne breaths deeply while on the ground
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Carmouche
Penne tries to escape from closed guard...
Penne struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Jessica Penne is cooling the fight on the ground
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Penne keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Penne struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Penne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A bunch of leg kicks from Liz Carmouche
are blocked by Penne.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Carmouche looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jessica Penne's punches
Carmouche is on the receiving end of a great combo by Penne.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Carmouche is holding Jessica Penne's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Penne to fight back!
Jessica Penne jabs at Carmouche
hitting her chest.
Hard blow to Carmouche's mid-section, she seems hurt
Penne pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Penne is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Penne's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Penne blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Penne tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Body shots by Jessica Penne
Solid blows to Carmouche's abdomen.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Jessica Penne keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Jessica Penne looks to mount Liz Carmouche...
Jessica Penne slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Penne in her guard...
Jessica Penne keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Penne controls the situation despite Liz Carmouche efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Penne controls the situation despite Liz Carmouche efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Penne tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Carmouche struggles and frees her leg!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Liz Carmouche by Split decision
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 5/22 (23%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/12 (17%)
GnP strikes 6/35 (17%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 628 s
Statistics: Jessica Penne
Punches 24/34 (71%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 628 s
They kinda fought well for a while, then both became exhausted (mostly after Carmouche did some meaningful things though). Then it was a slog of little damage until. Very, very little damage. BUT A W IS A W!!
