Post by The Sandmen on Apr 17, 2020 0:28:37 GMT -5
SARA MCMANN!!!
Raquel Pennington raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Sara McMann doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Pennington and McMann move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Raquel Pennington circles around McMann
Pennington is holding Sara McMann's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Pennington uses his strength to keep Pennington at a disadvantage
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Sara McMann
Pennington positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
McMann's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in his guard.
Raquel Pennington keeps control and remains in side mount.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Sara McMann
Sara McMann attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in his guard.
Raquel Pennington keeps control and remains in side mount.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann tries to show some ground skills
Pennington uses his strength to keep Pennington at a disadvantage
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Sara McMann
Pennington tries to open up McMann with a few strikes with his right elbow...
McMann blocks a few elbows and now Raquel Pennington will have to look for another option here.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
McMann grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Pennington struggles... Sara McMann is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Sara McMann goes with a looping right hand while Raquel Pennington jumps back and jabs
McMann only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Pennington tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
McMann moves backwards and circles around Raquel Pennington.
McMann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sara McMann locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Raquel Pennington slips his head out and ends up in Sara McMann's guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Pennington is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Pennington tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Raquel Pennington fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Pennington's cheek from the guard.
Raquel Pennington uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pennington tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pennington tries to free his leg...
McMann doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over McMann
Pennington tries to open up McMann with a few strikes with his right elbow...
McMann blocks a few elbows and now Raquel Pennington will have to look for another option here.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann attempts to move to full guard
Raquel Pennington keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over McMann
Sara McMann tries to close the guard.
McMann put Raquel Pennington in closed guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Raquel Pennington is looking to pass Sara McMann's guard...
Sara McMann has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Pennington is holding Sara McMann's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Raquel Pennington
McMann is trying to counter now!
McMann moves forward looking for some action
Raquel Pennington doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Pennington grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Raquel Pennington
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pennington struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pennington struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
Body shots by Raquel Pennington
McMann covers up.
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann throws up a triangle attempt!
Raquel Pennington postures up and breaks the triangle.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
Pitty-pat punches from Pennington
Sara McMann doesn't flinch.
McMann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Raquel Pennington slips out. McMann quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Raquel Pennington slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Raquel Pennington. 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
McMann looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Raquel Pennington's punches
McMann is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pennington.
McMann is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Raquel Pennington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McMann's side.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Sara McMann tries a kimura
Pennington breaks the lock.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
Sara McMann looks to mount Raquel Pennington...
Raquel Pennington takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Raquel Pennington tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McMann is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Raquel Pennington realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pennington is holding Sara McMann's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sara McMann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Sara McMann
McMann shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sara McMann attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in his guard.
Sara McMann manages to switch to full guard.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann attempts a triangle from bottom! Raquel Pennington slips out. McMann quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Raquel Pennington slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Pennington wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
McMann doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Pennington fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
McMann sprawls and remains on his feet.
McMann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
McMann tries to grapple
Pennington moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Raquel Pennington is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull McMann into his guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Raquel Pennington's guard...
Raquel Pennington has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Pennington measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Sara McMann to fight back!
Sara McMann fakes some punches
Pennington ties him up.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Pennington launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
McMann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sara McMann tries to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Raquel Pennington regains full guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Sara McMann tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pennington won't budge, forcing McMann to pull guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Pennington is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
McMann is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Pennington is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Raquel Pennington hovers above McMann
Sara McMann stops him from throwing strikes.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Pennington positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
McMann's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and shows Raquel Pennington a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
McMann uses his forearms to block the impact!
McMann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sara McMann gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Pennington spins out, but Sara McMann was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Pennington is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Raquel Pennington. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Raquel Pennington attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
McMann seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Raquel Pennington's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Pennington launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
Hard blow to McMann's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann is looking to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Raquel Pennington has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
McMann is in closed guard... Pennington tries to roll on the ground!
Sara McMann uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann tries to better his position on the ground...
Pennington holds Sara McMann's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
McMann launches a barrage of elbows over Pennington's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Pennington doesn't fight back!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover his face,
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Pennington launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
Pennington misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sara McMann tries to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Sara McMann passes momentarily but Raquel Pennington regains full guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann is looking to pass Raquel Pennington's guard...
Raquel Pennington has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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McMann is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Raquel Pennington shows great balance while pushing away Sara McMann
Sara McMann moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Every time Raquel Pennington attempts to get inside
McMann fires a low kick.
McMann grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington launches a few punches to McMann's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McMann tries to cover his face,
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to close his guard around McMann
He is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
McMann is in open guard over Pennington... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pennington rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Sara McMann. 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Sara McMann shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Raquel Pennington is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull McMann into his guard.
Pennington ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Pennington launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann fires a barrage of punches at Pennington's head!
The punches go wide.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann looks to posture up and open Raquel Pennington's guard...
Sara McMann forces Raquel Pennington to open his guard.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
McMann is in open guard over Pennington... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pennington rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Pennington is trying to counter now!
Raquel Pennington doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Sara McMann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
McMann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Pennington moves backwards and circles around Sara McMann.
McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Raquel Pennington didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
McMann positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Pennington's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Sara McMann tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pennington is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
McMann moves on the ground
Sara McMann moves to side mount
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Sara McMann hooks Pennington's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Raquel Pennington manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
McMann measures the resilience of Pennington's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pennington blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to close his guard around Pennington
He is not able to do it
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
McMann tries to move on the ground and shows Raquel Pennington a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
McMann uses his forearms to block the impact!
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Sara McMann tries to take advantage...
McMann switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pennington struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Raquel Pennington attempts a sweep single...
Raquel Pennington catches Sara McMann's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Pennington.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Pennington is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Pennington is in closed guard... McMann tries to roll on the ground!
Raquel Pennington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Raquel Pennington aggressively and repeatedly punches McMann.
Good job by McMann blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Pennington is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Raquel Pennington hovers above McMann
Good punches to McMann's body.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
McMann measures the resilience of Pennington's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pennington blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Pennington tries to open up McMann with a few strikes with his right elbow...
McMann blocks a few elbows and now Raquel Pennington will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Sara McMann looks to counter!
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Pennington's cheek from the guard.
Raquel Pennington uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over McMann
Sara McMann launches a few punches to Pennington's cheek from the guard.
Raquel Pennington uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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McMann fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pennington sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Raquel Pennington looks to counter!
Pennington wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sara McMann shoots and grab one of Raquel Pennington's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Pennington lose his balance and falls to the mat
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to close his guard around McMann
He is not able to do it
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Sara McMann is cooling the fight on the ground
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Raquel Pennington can't prevent his opponent from passing. McMann looks to work from half guard.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Pennington launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting McMann's ribs.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
McMann is trying to counter now!
Sara McMann throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Pennington's face with those brutal elbows! Pennington needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Pennington's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Pennington measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
McMann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sara McMann throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Pennington's face with those brutal elbows! Pennington needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Sara McMann hooks Pennington's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Raquel Pennington manages to kick McMann away and scrambles on top!
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over McMann
Good looking punches from Raquel Pennington on the ground
deflected by McMann.
Pennington misses a step and Sara McMann sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sara McMann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Pennington pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Pennington is holding Sara McMann's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sara McMann shows great balance while pushing away Raquel Pennington
Pennington fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
McMann sprawls and remains on his feet.
McMann grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
McMann launches a barrage of elbows over Pennington's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Pennington doesn't fight back!
Pennington's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pennington has a small cut in his Chin
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington has seen better days.
Pennington launches a few weak punches
McMann blocks them effectively.
McMann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sara McMann throws down elbows...
Pennington is not making himself an easy target.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
Sara McMann tries to pass to half guard...
Raquel Pennington's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
McMann tries to escape from closed guard...
McMann struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Sara McMann is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sara McMann isolates Raquel Pennington's right arm looking for an armbar...
Raquel Pennington manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Sara McMann lost his dominant position.
McMann misses a step and Raquel Pennington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pennington measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sara McMann is in half guard over Pennington
Sara McMann tries to free his leg...
Sara McMann uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pennington's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Pennington breaks free.
McMann clumsily fails here and it's time for Raquel Pennington to fight back!
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Sara McMann in his guard.
Sara McMann keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Sara McMann attempts a sweep single...
Sara McMann catches Raquel Pennington's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by McMann.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Deep breaths from Raquel Pennington who tries a hammer punch to McMann's ribs.
McMann blocks those punches
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann tries to better his position on the ground...
Pennington holds Sara McMann's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Pennington's face with those brutal elbows! Pennington needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Mouth
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
Sara McMann is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Sara McMann fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pennington's face!
Pennington has a small cut in his Right cheek
Sara McMann is in closed guard over Pennington
McMann use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) is cheering him!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington is a bloody mess!
Pennington measures the resilience of McMann's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McMann blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
McMann tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
McMann fires a barrage of punches at Pennington's head!
This is bad! McMann is just pounding on Raquel Pennington's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Pennington's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Pennington seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington doesn't stop bleeding.
Sara McMann throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Pennington's face with those brutal elbows! Pennington needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Raquel Pennington seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Sara McMann!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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McMann grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sara McMann
Pennington ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Raquel Pennington seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Sara McMann!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Sara McMann is in open guard over Pennington
McMann moves on the ground
Sara McMann moves to side mount
That punishment by Sara McMann has left Pennington staggered! Sara McMann should try push forward now and finish this!
Sara McMann is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
McMann sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sara McMann goes for an americana!
Crippling lock!
McMann is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
He locks it in! Raquel Pennington is forced to tap!
Winner is Sara McMann by Submission (Americana) at 0:50 Round 5
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/10 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/82 (16%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 913 s
Statistics: Sara McMann
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/13 (69%)
GnP strikes 31/63 (49%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 913 s
Nobody did anything effective until the 4th round, when McMann woke the heck up and released a montage of heck all over Pennington, taking the win early the following round.