Post by The Sandman on Jul 13, 2021 20:26:42 GMT -5
Raquel Pennington! Raquel Pennington! This is what the people are chanting here.
Gina Carano looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Raquel Pennington shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gina Carano and Pennington engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gina Carano is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Pennington launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carano stops that one with her ribs!
Brilliant combination from Gina Carano
that forces Pennington to try and defend better.
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Pennington throws a body kick.
Blocked by Carano.
Pennington launches a stiff jab!
Carano ducks that one.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gina Carano!
Pennington is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Every time Gina Carano attempts to get inside
Pennington misses with a low kick.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Good leg kicks from Raquel Pennington.
Gina Carano defends with ease.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gina Carano!
Pennington is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Carano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Carano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Pennington circles out and slips free of Gina Carano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Pennington throws a body kick.
Blocked by Carano.
Some counter punches against Gina Carano
almost hit her as she moves away.
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gina Carano!
Pennington ducks under...
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A solid combination from Raquel Pennington
mostly hits air.
Carano is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Gina Carano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Carano moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Gina Carano and Pennington engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Pennington throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Gina Carano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
Gina Carano doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Pennington wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Pennington moves forward and holds Carano
Gina Carano 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 clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
Gina Carano 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington tries to control Gina Carano in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
Carano pushes Pennington away before she could try anything
The two exchange wildly
Carano is connecting with a few punches
Gina Carano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Pennington's chin
A solid combination from Raquel Pennington
connects with Carano.
Carano pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Carano tries to grapple
She puts Pennington in a double underhook!
Raquel Pennington pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano tries to holds Raquel Pennington in a clinch against the fence
Carano pushes back Pennington's head with her forehand and tries some puches to her ribs, Pennington was unable to deferece herself and those puches landed hard
Raquel Pennington pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano grapple with Raquel Pennington and tries to hit her with a elbow
right elbow, left elbow and right elbow again!!! nice combination by Carano, Pennington was surely hurt there
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Forehead
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
Gina Carano 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gina Carano 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 Gina Carano
Pennington doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Gina Carano embrace and tries to move away...
Gina Carano pushes Pennington forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Gina Carano throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Raquel Pennington pushes away Carano and breaks the clinch.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Raquel Pennington closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carano and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Raquel Pennington tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Gina Carano swings and Pennington has to retreat
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Pennington and Carano circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gina Carano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Gina Carano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Pennington is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gina Carano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pennington won't budge, forcing Carano to pull guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Pennington use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gina Carano holds Raquel Pennington and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Pennington is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington is looking to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Raquel Pennington gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano attempts to move to full guard
Gina Carano manages to switch to full guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington is cooling the fight on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington is looking to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Raquel Pennington gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Carano
Pennington launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pennington is countered by Gina Carano.
Carano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carano decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Pennington's guard.
Pennington tries to fight back with her feet and Carano just needs another plan now.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Raquel Pennington manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Gina Carano manages to switch to full guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Pennington is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Herb Dean 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Raquel Pennington jabs at Carano
hitting her chest.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Gina Carano jabs at Pennington
to no visible effect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Gina Carano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Raquel Pennington goes with a looping right hand while Gina Carano jumps back and jabs
Carano seems staggered and Raquel Pennington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pennington steps backwards away from Gina Carano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Raquel Pennington shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Gina Carano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Pennington into her guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Pennington breaths deeply while on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Pennington struggles on the ground and tries to break Gina Carano's guard...
Raquel Pennington is in Carano open guard now
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington is cooling the fight on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington tries to pass to half guard...
Gina Carano can't prevent her opponent from passing. Pennington looks to work from half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Raquel Pennington manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Gina Carano
Carano is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Gina Carano attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Raquel Pennington keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Gina Carano
Pennington is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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.
Carano moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Gina Carano, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Gina Carano throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Carano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Pennington sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Pennington and Carano circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Gina Carano 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 Gina Carano
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Pennington circles out and slips free of Gina Carano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Carano has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Carano and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Gina Carano fakes a punch and launches herself over Raquel Pennington
Pennington counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Carano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pennington sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Raquel Pennington looks to counter!
Good leg kicks from Raquel Pennington.
Carano winces a bit.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Gina Carano has punished Pennington very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Pennington steps backwards away from Gina Carano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Pennington moves backwards and circles around Gina Carano.
Raquel Pennington throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Carano.
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gina Carano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Carano
who is bobbing and weaving.
Raquel Pennington fires an unorthodox punch to Carano's torso
that hits its mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington goes with a looping right hand while Gina Carano jumps back and jabs
Carano seems staggered and Raquel Pennington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Raquel Pennington goes with a looping right hand while Gina Carano jumps back and jabs
Carano seems staggered and Raquel Pennington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Carano with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid shot from Raquel Pennington to the body.
Carano didn't like that.
Solid jabs from Raquel Pennington.
Nice punches.
Raquel Pennington takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Carano looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Gina Carano and Pennington engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Raquel Pennington is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Pennington sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Gina Carano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Carano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Pennington takes a break to breathe while holding Gina Carano.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gina Carano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gina Carano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Gina Carano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gina Carano!
Pennington ducks under...
Carano and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Carano is holding Raquel Pennington's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Raquel Pennington swings and Carano has to retreat
Raquel Pennington throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Carano.
Raquel Pennington fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Carano's chin
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Carano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Body kick by Gina Carano...
is blocked.
Pennington is trying to counter now!
Pennington launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Carano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pennington doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Good leg kicks from Gina Carano.
Raquel Pennington defends with ease.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Raquel Pennington's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Raquel Pennington takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Pennington steps backwards away from Gina Carano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Pennington and Carano circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Raquel Pennington by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 12/31 (39%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 157 s
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 35/55 (64%)
Kicks 4/11 (36%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 157 s
About right. Close fight, where both became tired and the last round or so was almost nothingness/ Looks like Raquel was way more accurate with her striking, so there’s that.
Gina Carano looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Raquel Pennington shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gina Carano and Pennington engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gina Carano is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Pennington launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carano stops that one with her ribs!
Brilliant combination from Gina Carano
that forces Pennington to try and defend better.
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Pennington throws a body kick.
Blocked by Carano.
Pennington launches a stiff jab!
Carano ducks that one.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gina Carano!
Pennington is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Every time Gina Carano attempts to get inside
Pennington misses with a low kick.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Good leg kicks from Raquel Pennington.
Gina Carano defends with ease.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gina Carano!
Pennington is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Carano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Carano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Pennington circles out and slips free of Gina Carano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Pennington throws a body kick.
Blocked by Carano.
Some counter punches against Gina Carano
almost hit her as she moves away.
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gina Carano!
Pennington ducks under...
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A solid combination from Raquel Pennington
mostly hits air.
Carano is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Gina Carano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Carano moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Gina Carano and Pennington engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Pennington throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Gina Carano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
Gina Carano doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Pennington wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Pennington moves forward and holds Carano
Gina Carano 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 clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
Gina Carano 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington tries to control Gina Carano in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
Carano pushes Pennington away before she could try anything
The two exchange wildly
Carano is connecting with a few punches
Gina Carano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Pennington's chin
A solid combination from Raquel Pennington
connects with Carano.
Carano pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Carano tries to grapple
She puts Pennington in a double underhook!
Raquel Pennington pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano tries to holds Raquel Pennington in a clinch against the fence
Carano pushes back Pennington's head with her forehand and tries some puches to her ribs, Pennington was unable to deferece herself and those puches landed hard
Raquel Pennington pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano grapple with Raquel Pennington and tries to hit her with a elbow
right elbow, left elbow and right elbow again!!! nice combination by Carano, Pennington was surely hurt there
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Forehead
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
Gina Carano 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gina Carano 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 Gina Carano
Pennington doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Gina Carano embrace and tries to move away...
Gina Carano pushes Pennington forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Gina Carano throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Raquel Pennington pushes away Carano and breaks the clinch.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Raquel Pennington closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carano and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Raquel Pennington tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Gina Carano swings and Pennington has to retreat
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Pennington and Carano circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gina Carano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Gina Carano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Pennington is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gina Carano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pennington won't budge, forcing Carano to pull guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Pennington use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gina Carano holds Raquel Pennington and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Pennington is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington is looking to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Raquel Pennington gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano attempts to move to full guard
Gina Carano manages to switch to full guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington is cooling the fight on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington is looking to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Raquel Pennington gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Carano
Pennington launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pennington is countered by Gina Carano.
Carano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carano decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Pennington's guard.
Pennington tries to fight back with her feet and Carano just needs another plan now.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Raquel Pennington manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Gina Carano manages to switch to full guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Pennington is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Herb Dean 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Raquel Pennington jabs at Carano
hitting her chest.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Gina Carano jabs at Pennington
to no visible effect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Gina Carano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Raquel Pennington goes with a looping right hand while Gina Carano jumps back and jabs
Carano seems staggered and Raquel Pennington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pennington steps backwards away from Gina Carano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Raquel Pennington shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Gina Carano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Pennington into her guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Pennington breaths deeply while on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Carano
Pennington struggles on the ground and tries to break Gina Carano's guard...
Raquel Pennington is in Carano open guard now
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington is cooling the fight on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington tries to pass to half guard...
Gina Carano can't prevent her opponent from passing. Pennington looks to work from half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Carano
Raquel Pennington tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Raquel Pennington manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Gina Carano
Carano is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Gina Carano attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Raquel Pennington keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Gina Carano
Pennington is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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.
Carano moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Gina Carano, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Gina Carano throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Carano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Pennington sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Pennington and Carano circle around the center of the cage.
Pennington wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Gina Carano 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 Gina Carano
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Pennington circles out and slips free of Gina Carano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Carano has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Carano and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Gina Carano fakes a punch and launches herself over Raquel Pennington
Pennington counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Carano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pennington sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Raquel Pennington looks to counter!
Good leg kicks from Raquel Pennington.
Carano winces a bit.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Gina Carano has punished Pennington very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Pennington steps backwards away from Gina Carano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Pennington moves backwards and circles around Gina Carano.
Raquel Pennington throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Carano.
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gina Carano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Carano
who is bobbing and weaving.
Raquel Pennington fires an unorthodox punch to Carano's torso
that hits its mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington goes with a looping right hand while Gina Carano jumps back and jabs
Carano seems staggered and Raquel Pennington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Raquel Pennington goes with a looping right hand while Gina Carano jumps back and jabs
Carano seems staggered and Raquel Pennington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Carano with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid shot from Raquel Pennington to the body.
Carano didn't like that.
Solid jabs from Raquel Pennington.
Nice punches.
Raquel Pennington takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Carano looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Gina Carano and Pennington engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Raquel Pennington is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Pennington moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Pennington sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Gina Carano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Carano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Pennington takes a break to breathe while holding Gina Carano.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gina Carano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gina Carano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Gina Carano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gina Carano!
Pennington ducks under...
Carano and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Carano is holding Raquel Pennington's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Raquel Pennington swings and Carano has to retreat
Raquel Pennington throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Carano.
Raquel Pennington fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Carano's chin
Pennington pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Carano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Body kick by Gina Carano...
is blocked.
Pennington is trying to counter now!
Pennington launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Carano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pennington doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Good leg kicks from Gina Carano.
Raquel Pennington defends with ease.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Raquel Pennington's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Raquel Pennington takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Pennington steps backwards away from Gina Carano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Pennington and Carano circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Raquel Pennington by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 12/31 (39%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 157 s
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 35/55 (64%)
Kicks 4/11 (36%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 157 s
About right. Close fight, where both became tired and the last round or so was almost nothingness/ Looks like Raquel was way more accurate with her striking, so there’s that.
