Post by The Sandman on Oct 6, 2021 12:15:47 GMT -5
Pennington grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Raquel Pennington
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Pennington
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Pennington is in closed guard... Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Raquel Pennington!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to better her position on the ground...
Yamanaka is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Raquel Pennington efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hiroko Yamanaka doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Yamanaka fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Raquel Pennington's arm and tries an armbar!
Pennington holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Pennington's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Hiroko Yamanaka.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Raquel Pennington looks to pass to mount...
Pennington slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Hiroko Yamanaka.
Raquel Pennington is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Pennington's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Pennington launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Yamanaka's ribs.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka passes momentarily but Raquel Pennington sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to close her guard around Yamanaka
She succeeds!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka is looking to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Yamanaka steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Pennington's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Yamanaka who is in full mount! Pennington is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Pennington breaks the lock showing some skills...
Yamanaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Raquel Pennington to fight back!
Pennington tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Hiroko Yamanaka. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka has seen better days.
Low kick by Hiroko Yamanaka to maintain her distance.
That hits Raquel Pennington's ankle
Tremendous strikes from Yamanaka!
Some big punches are landing!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Pennington has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Good movement from Pennington
who is bobbing and weaving.
Yamanaka moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from Pennington!
Yamanaka blocks with confidence
A left hook from Yamanaka
grazes the chin of Pennington.
Several good body shots
land on Pennington.
Yamanaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Raquel Pennington's punches
Pennington is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yamanaka.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Yamanaka seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
A right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka
makes Pennington stumble back!
Pennington's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Right eye
Raquel Pennington jabs at Yamanaka
to no visible effect.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Tremendous strikes from Pennington!
Yamanaka blocks with confidence
Pennington is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Raquel Pennington fires an unorthodox punch to Yamanaka's torso
that goes wide.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Raquel Pennington launches a body shot
Yamanaka dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Nice beating Hiroko Yamanaka has received.
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Yamanaka and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka goes with a looping right hand while Raquel Pennington jumps back and jabs
Yamanaka only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pennington steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Low kick by Raquel Pennington to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Pennington pushes Hiroko Yamanaka and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Nice beating Hiroko Yamanaka has received.
Yamanaka jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Raquel Pennington pushes away Yamanaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yamanaka stumbles backwards and Raquel Pennington circles to get the center of the cage
Yamanaka showing excellent timing, blasts Raquel Pennington with a right hand.
Great hook by Hiroko Yamanaka! Raquel Pennington is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Yamanaka is standing while Pennington is on the ground on her back
Raquel Pennington 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
Back to the beginning! Raquel Pennington is standing now.
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
A left hook from Yamanaka
falls short.
Raquel Pennington is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Pennington launches a flurry of punches
Yamanaka slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Hiroko Yamanaka looks to counter!
Nice punches from Hiroko Yamanaka.
Pennington staggers backwards. Yamanaka wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Pennington moves backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... Pennington was not ready to fight a fighter of Hiroko Yamanaka caliber.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Yamanaka ducks under...
Raquel Pennington shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hiroko Yamanaka sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Hiroko Yamanaka leans forwards and tries to grapple with Pennington
Yamanaka shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Yamanaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Yamanaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington slightly pushes Yamanaka into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington tries a hook to the body
but Yamanaka manages to dodge it
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and launches herself over Pennington!
Nice move by Yamanaka who clinches and pushes Pennington against the cage
Yamanaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Yamanaka who put distance between them
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Pennington moves backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Raquel Pennington and Yamanaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hiroko Yamanaka is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Hiroko Yamanaka who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Pennington doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hiroko Yamanaka embrace and tries to move away...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Pennington forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington slightly pushes Yamanaka into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Pennington decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Pennington moves back and takes a deep breath.
Pennington pushes Hiroko Yamanaka and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Pennington pushes Hiroko Yamanaka and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to cut off Pennington with punches
Pennington avoids getting cornered.
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Hiroko Yamanaka just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pennington may be in trouble!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hiroko Yamanaka goes with a looping right hand while Raquel Pennington jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Pennington seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Yamanaka 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 pushes away Yamanaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yamanaka stumbles backwards and Raquel Pennington circles to get the center of the cage
Hiroko Yamanaka 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.
Nice punch by Hiroko Yamanaka
that nearly tags Pennington.
Yamanaka is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Pennington's jaw!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Yamanaka launches a hook to the body
Bang! Pennington stops that one with her ribs!
Yamanaka throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Pennington has a small cut in her Forehead
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Raquel Pennington tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yamanaka goes down.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Yamanaka
Pennington is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Pennington tries to move to full mount
Pennington succeeds
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Raquel Pennington tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hiroko Yamanaka jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and launches herself over Raquel Pennington
Pennington counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
Raquel Pennington shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Yamanaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Yamanaka who put distance between them
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hiroko Yamanaka circles around Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pennington may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Yamanaka is connecting with a few punches
Yamanaka moves forward looking for some action
Raquel Pennington doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Hiroko Yamanaka shoots for a double leg takedown!
Raquel Pennington sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Yamanaka 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?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
A left hook from Yamanaka
grazes the chin of Pennington.
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Chin
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Nice beating Raquel Pennington has received.
Brilliant combination from Raquel Pennington
Yamanaka is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Hiroko Yamanaka looks to counter!
Pennington launches a kick
Yamanaka checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington is measuring Yamanaka with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Mouth
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Yamanaka pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Raquel Pennington!
Yamanaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Yamanaka steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Low kick by Raquel Pennington to maintain her distance.
That hits Hiroko Yamanaka's ankle
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Raquel Pennington takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Tremendous strikes from Pennington!
Yamanaka blocks with confidence
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
Raquel Pennington paws at Yamanaka.
Yamanaka answers with solid punches!
Pennington steps backwards away from Hiroko Yamanaka. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Raquel Pennington moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Raquel Pennington fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Yamanaka blocks that. It was easy!
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Pennington launches a hook to the body
Hiroko Yamanaka moves aside looking for a counter...
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid jabs from Raquel Pennington.
Yamanaka defends.
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Raquel Pennington and Yamanaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hiroko Yamanaka is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Pennington steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Raquel Pennington and Yamanaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Solid jabs from Raquel Pennington.
Yamanaka defends.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Nice punches from Hiroko Yamanaka.
Even nicer blocks from Pennington.
Pennington decides to launch some tentative punches
Hiroko Yamanaka takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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A punch from Raquel Pennington
whizzes past Yamanaka.
Yamanaka is trying to counter now!
Yamanaka throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Pennington has a small cut in her Left cheek
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Yamanaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Pennington struggles... Hiroko Yamanaka is unable to take her down
Hiroko Yamanaka 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.
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Hiroko Yamanaka closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Solid kick to the leg from Hiroko Yamanaka
Pennington checks it.
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Pennington launches a kick
but Hiroko Yamanaka avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Nice beating Hiroko Yamanaka has received.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Raquel Pennington launches a body shot
Yamanaka dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Yamanaka ducks under...
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Yamanaka is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Hiroko Yamanaka
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Hiroko Yamanaka throws an uppercut
Pennington slips it.
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Raquel Pennington tries to take advantage...
Raquel Pennington tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yamanaka won't budge, forcing Pennington to pull guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka is cooling the fight on the ground
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Hiroko Yamanaka looks to mount Raquel Pennington...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka rolls her over and takes her back!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Pennington
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Hiroko Yamanaka is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Hiroko Yamanaka just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pennington may be in trouble!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Hiroko Yamanaka takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Yamanaka moves forward looking for some action
Hiroko Yamanaka shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hiroko Yamanaka postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Pennington hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Raquel Pennington pushes away Yamanaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yamanaka doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Yamanaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yamanaka doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington stumbles backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka circles to get the center of the cage
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Yamanaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hiroko Yamanaka
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Pennington tries to close her guard around Yamanaka
She is not able to do it
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Pennington tries to close her guard around Yamanaka
She is not able to do it
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Pennington is moving on the ground...
Yamanaka tries to counter Pennington's moves on the ground.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Raquel Pennington against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Yamanaka jumps and tries to free her leg! Pennington doesn't allow this but Hiroko Yamanaka is able to get half guard here.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to free her leg...
Hiroko Yamanaka uses some of her skill by jumping out of Pennington's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Hiroko Yamanaka by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 18/77 (23%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 304 s
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 69/102 (68%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Mostly Hiroko. Pennington didn’t embarrass herself, but she didn’t really impress or show signs of being better in this one.
Great takedown by Raquel Pennington
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Pennington
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Pennington is in closed guard... Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Raquel Pennington!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to better her position on the ground...
Yamanaka is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Raquel Pennington efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hiroko Yamanaka doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Yamanaka fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Raquel Pennington's arm and tries an armbar!
Pennington holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Pennington's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Hiroko Yamanaka.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Raquel Pennington looks to pass to mount...
Pennington slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Hiroko Yamanaka.
Raquel Pennington is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Pennington's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Pennington launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Yamanaka's ribs.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka passes momentarily but Raquel Pennington sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to close her guard around Yamanaka
She succeeds!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka is looking to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Yamanaka steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Pennington's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Yamanaka who is in full mount! Pennington is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Pennington breaks the lock showing some skills...
Yamanaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Raquel Pennington to fight back!
Pennington tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Hiroko Yamanaka. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka has seen better days.
Low kick by Hiroko Yamanaka to maintain her distance.
That hits Raquel Pennington's ankle
Tremendous strikes from Yamanaka!
Some big punches are landing!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Pennington has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Good movement from Pennington
who is bobbing and weaving.
Yamanaka moves backwards and Raquel Pennington is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from Pennington!
Yamanaka blocks with confidence
A left hook from Yamanaka
grazes the chin of Pennington.
Several good body shots
land on Pennington.
Yamanaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Raquel Pennington's punches
Pennington is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yamanaka.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Yamanaka seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
A right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka
makes Pennington stumble back!
Pennington's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Right eye
Raquel Pennington jabs at Yamanaka
to no visible effect.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Tremendous strikes from Pennington!
Yamanaka blocks with confidence
Pennington is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Raquel Pennington fires an unorthodox punch to Yamanaka's torso
that goes wide.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Raquel Pennington launches a body shot
Yamanaka dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Nice beating Hiroko Yamanaka has received.
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Yamanaka and Pennington circle around the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka goes with a looping right hand while Raquel Pennington jumps back and jabs
Yamanaka only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pennington steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Low kick by Raquel Pennington to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Pennington pushes Hiroko Yamanaka and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Nice beating Hiroko Yamanaka has received.
Yamanaka jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Raquel Pennington pushes away Yamanaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yamanaka stumbles backwards and Raquel Pennington circles to get the center of the cage
Yamanaka showing excellent timing, blasts Raquel Pennington with a right hand.
Great hook by Hiroko Yamanaka! Raquel Pennington is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Yamanaka is standing while Pennington is on the ground on her back
Raquel Pennington 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
Back to the beginning! Raquel Pennington is standing now.
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
A left hook from Yamanaka
falls short.
Raquel Pennington is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Pennington launches a flurry of punches
Yamanaka slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Hiroko Yamanaka looks to counter!
Nice punches from Hiroko Yamanaka.
Pennington staggers backwards. Yamanaka wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Pennington moves backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... Pennington was not ready to fight a fighter of Hiroko Yamanaka caliber.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Yamanaka ducks under...
Raquel Pennington shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hiroko Yamanaka sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Hiroko Yamanaka leans forwards and tries to grapple with Pennington
Yamanaka shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Yamanaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Raquel Pennington pushes Yamanaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington slightly pushes Yamanaka into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Raquel Pennington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington tries a hook to the body
but Yamanaka manages to dodge it
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and launches herself over Pennington!
Nice move by Yamanaka who clinches and pushes Pennington against the cage
Yamanaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Yamanaka who put distance between them
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Pennington moves backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Raquel Pennington and Yamanaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hiroko Yamanaka is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Hiroko Yamanaka who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Pennington doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hiroko Yamanaka embrace and tries to move away...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Pennington forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Raquel Pennington slightly pushes Yamanaka into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Pennington decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Pennington moves back and takes a deep breath.
Pennington pushes Hiroko Yamanaka and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Pennington pushes Hiroko Yamanaka and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to cut off Pennington with punches
Pennington avoids getting cornered.
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Hiroko Yamanaka just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pennington may be in trouble!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hiroko Yamanaka goes with a looping right hand while Raquel Pennington jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Pennington seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Yamanaka 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 pushes away Yamanaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yamanaka stumbles backwards and Raquel Pennington circles to get the center of the cage
Hiroko Yamanaka 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.
Nice punch by Hiroko Yamanaka
that nearly tags Pennington.
Yamanaka is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Pennington's jaw!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Yamanaka launches a hook to the body
Bang! Pennington stops that one with her ribs!
Yamanaka throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Pennington has a small cut in her Forehead
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Raquel Pennington tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yamanaka goes down.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Yamanaka
Pennington is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Pennington tries to move to full mount
Pennington succeeds
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Raquel Pennington tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hiroko Yamanaka jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and launches herself over Raquel Pennington
Pennington counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
Raquel Pennington shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Yamanaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pennington embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Yamanaka who put distance between them
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Pennington studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hiroko Yamanaka circles around Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pennington may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Yamanaka is connecting with a few punches
Yamanaka moves forward looking for some action
Raquel Pennington doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Hiroko Yamanaka shoots for a double leg takedown!
Raquel Pennington sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Yamanaka 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?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
A left hook from Yamanaka
grazes the chin of Pennington.
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Chin
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Nice beating Raquel Pennington has received.
Brilliant combination from Raquel Pennington
Yamanaka is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Hiroko Yamanaka looks to counter!
Pennington launches a kick
Yamanaka checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Raquel Pennington is measuring Yamanaka with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Mouth
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Yamanaka pushes Raquel Pennington and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Raquel Pennington!
Yamanaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Yamanaka steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Low kick by Raquel Pennington to maintain her distance.
That hits Hiroko Yamanaka's ankle
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Raquel Pennington takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Tremendous strikes from Pennington!
Yamanaka blocks with confidence
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
Raquel Pennington paws at Yamanaka.
Yamanaka answers with solid punches!
Pennington steps backwards away from Hiroko Yamanaka. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Raquel Pennington moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Raquel Pennington fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Yamanaka blocks that. It was easy!
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Pennington launches a hook to the body
Hiroko Yamanaka moves aside looking for a counter...
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Raquel Pennington is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid jabs from Raquel Pennington.
Yamanaka defends.
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Raquel Pennington and Yamanaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hiroko Yamanaka is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Pennington steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Raquel Pennington and Yamanaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Solid jabs from Raquel Pennington.
Yamanaka defends.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Nice punches from Hiroko Yamanaka.
Even nicer blocks from Pennington.
Pennington decides to launch some tentative punches
Hiroko Yamanaka takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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A punch from Raquel Pennington
whizzes past Yamanaka.
Yamanaka is trying to counter now!
Yamanaka throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Pennington has a small cut in her Left cheek
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Yamanaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Pennington struggles... Hiroko Yamanaka is unable to take her down
Hiroko Yamanaka 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.
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Hiroko Yamanaka closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Solid kick to the leg from Hiroko Yamanaka
Pennington checks it.
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Pennington launches a kick
but Hiroko Yamanaka avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Nice beating Hiroko Yamanaka has received.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Raquel Pennington launches a body shot
Yamanaka dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Raquel Pennington!
Yamanaka ducks under...
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Yamanaka is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Hiroko Yamanaka
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Hiroko Yamanaka throws an uppercut
Pennington slips it.
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Raquel Pennington tries to take advantage...
Raquel Pennington tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yamanaka won't budge, forcing Pennington to pull guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Hiroko Yamanaka is cooling the fight on the ground
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Hiroko Yamanaka looks to mount Raquel Pennington...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka rolls her over and takes her back!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Pennington
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Hiroko Yamanaka is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Hiroko Yamanaka just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pennington may be in trouble!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Hiroko Yamanaka takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Yamanaka moves forward looking for some action
Hiroko Yamanaka shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Raquel Pennington tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hiroko Yamanaka postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Pennington hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Raquel Pennington pushes away Yamanaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yamanaka doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
The fighters are clinching.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Raquel Pennington pushes away Yamanaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yamanaka doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Raquel Pennington
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington stumbles backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka circles to get the center of the cage
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Yamanaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hiroko Yamanaka
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Pennington tries to close her guard around Yamanaka
She is not able to do it
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Pennington tries to close her guard around Yamanaka
She is not able to do it
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Pennington is moving on the ground...
Yamanaka tries to counter Pennington's moves on the ground.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Raquel Pennington against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Yamanaka jumps and tries to free her leg! Pennington doesn't allow this but Hiroko Yamanaka is able to get half guard here.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Pennington
You can see Pennington's blood making stains in the mat.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to free her leg...
Hiroko Yamanaka uses some of her skill by jumping out of Pennington's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Hiroko Yamanaka by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 18/77 (23%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 304 s
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 69/102 (68%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Mostly Hiroko. Pennington didn’t embarrass herself, but she didn’t really impress or show signs of being better in this one.
