Post by The Sandman on Aug 27, 2021 16:08:41 GMT -5
Pennington enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She may be sure the fans are with her today.
Raquel Pennington raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Zhang while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Raquel Pennington is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Raquel Pennington and Weili Zhang touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Zhang is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Pennington's jaw!
Pennington has a small cut in her Right cheek
Pennington moves backwards and Weili Zhang is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington moves forward and launches a low kick.
Zhang blocks that.
Pennington is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Zhang's thigh
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zhang and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Weili Zhang
almost hit her as she moves away.
1:26 Round 1 and Zhang is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Zhang throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Pennington's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Forehead
Weili Zhang moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Weili Zhang is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
A right hand from Weili Zhang
surprises Pennington!
Pennington's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Raquel Pennington shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Weili Zhang is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Pennington into her guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Zhang
Pennington is in closed guard... Zhang tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Raquel Pennington!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Zhang tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Pennington struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll on the ground...
Zhang knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Weili Zhang launches a few punches to Pennington
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Zhang tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Weili Zhang controls the situation despite Raquel Pennington efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Weili Zhang in her guard...
Weili Zhang keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Weili Zhang in her guard...
Weili Zhang keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Zhang's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Zhang
Pennington is taking this opportunity to rest.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Zhang
Weili Zhang tries to close the guard.
Zhang put Raquel Pennington in closed guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Zhang
Zhang breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Zhang pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Zhang moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Weili Zhang moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Zhang moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Weili Zhang.
Pennington staggers backwards. Zhang wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Weili Zhang!
Pennington is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Weili Zhang was tooling Raquel Pennington for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Raquel Pennington lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Weili Zhang takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Weili Zhang who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Zhang trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zhang doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Weili Zhang seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
A right hand from Weili Zhang
makes Pennington stumble back!
Weili Zhang moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
A right hand from Weili Zhang
surprises Pennington!
Pennington's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Weili Zhang was tooling Raquel Pennington for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Raquel Pennington lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Low kick by Raquel Pennington to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Weili Zhang looks to counter!
Weili Zhang tries a hook to the body
and hits Pennington ribs hard
Some nice shots from Weili Zhang
that stun Pennington.
Raquel Pennington seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Weili Zhang!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington launches a body shot
Zhang dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Raquel Pennington seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Weili Zhang!
Zhang launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Pennington's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
That punishment by Weili Zhang has left Pennington staggered! Weili Zhang should try push forward now and finish this!
Zhang throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Oh! Down goes Pennington! Weili Zhang knocked her stupid! The medics pour in! Weili Zhang really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Winner is Weili Zhang by KO (Hook) at 1:22 Round 2
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 109 s
Statistics: Weili Zhang
Punches 17/18 (94%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 109 s
Zhang had Pennington’s number in this one. Pure domination.
Raquel Pennington raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Zhang while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Raquel Pennington is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Raquel Pennington and Weili Zhang touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Zhang is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Pennington's jaw!
Pennington has a small cut in her Right cheek
Pennington moves backwards and Weili Zhang is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington moves forward and launches a low kick.
Zhang blocks that.
Pennington is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Zhang's thigh
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zhang and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Weili Zhang
almost hit her as she moves away.
1:26 Round 1 and Zhang is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Zhang throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Pennington's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Forehead
Weili Zhang moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Weili Zhang is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
A right hand from Weili Zhang
surprises Pennington!
Pennington's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Raquel Pennington shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Weili Zhang is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Pennington into her guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Zhang
Pennington is in closed guard... Zhang tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Raquel Pennington!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Zhang tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Pennington struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll on the ground...
Zhang knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Weili Zhang launches a few punches to Pennington
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Zhang tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Weili Zhang controls the situation despite Raquel Pennington efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Weili Zhang in her guard...
Weili Zhang keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Weili Zhang in her guard...
Weili Zhang keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Zhang's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Zhang
Pennington is taking this opportunity to rest.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Zhang
Weili Zhang tries to close the guard.
Zhang put Raquel Pennington in closed guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Zhang
Zhang breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Zhang pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Zhang moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Weili Zhang moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Zhang moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Weili Zhang.
Pennington staggers backwards. Zhang wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Weili Zhang!
Pennington is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Weili Zhang was tooling Raquel Pennington for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Raquel Pennington lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Weili Zhang takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Weili Zhang tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Weili Zhang who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Zhang trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zhang doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Weili Zhang seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
A right hand from Weili Zhang
makes Pennington stumble back!
Weili Zhang moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
A right hand from Weili Zhang
surprises Pennington!
Pennington's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Weili Zhang was tooling Raquel Pennington for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Raquel Pennington lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Low kick by Raquel Pennington to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Weili Zhang looks to counter!
Weili Zhang tries a hook to the body
and hits Pennington ribs hard
Some nice shots from Weili Zhang
that stun Pennington.
Raquel Pennington seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Weili Zhang!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington launches a body shot
Zhang dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Raquel Pennington seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Weili Zhang!
Zhang launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Pennington's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
That punishment by Weili Zhang has left Pennington staggered! Weili Zhang should try push forward now and finish this!
Zhang throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Oh! Down goes Pennington! Weili Zhang knocked her stupid! The medics pour in! Weili Zhang really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Winner is Weili Zhang by KO (Hook) at 1:22 Round 2
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 109 s
Statistics: Weili Zhang
Punches 17/18 (94%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 109 s
Zhang had Pennington’s number in this one. Pure domination.
