Post by The Sandmen on Mar 5, 2018 9:21:43 GMT -5
Alexa Grasso looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Jessica Penne doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Alexa Grasso and Jessica Penne touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Penne tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Grasso is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Grasso
Penne moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Grasso
Penne moves on the ground
Penne cannot take advantage in the ground
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Penne
She succeeds!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Penne is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Jessica Penne to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne
Penne has given her back to Alexa Grasso who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexa Grasso has one hook in!
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with one hook in
Alexa Grasso seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Grasso has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Penne.
Nicely done! Grasso now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Alexa Grasso throws a flurry of punches at Penne...
A lot of them are hitting Penne's face
Penne has a small cut in her Right cheek
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Grasso tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Penne!
Grasso has one of her arm over Jessica Penne's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Alexa Grasso tries to get her arm under Jessica Penne's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Jessica Penne's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Jessica Penne easily defends the attempt.
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Alexa Grasso on the ground
They could take their toll on Penne.
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Grasso tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Penne!
Grasso has one of her arm over Jessica Penne's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Penne is moving on the ground...
Grasso tries to counter Penne's moves on the ground.
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Alexa Grasso isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Penne locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Alexa Grasso unil she can pull her arm free! Grasso lost her dominant position.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Penne is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Penne struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Grasso's moves.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso catch Jessica Penne's left arm and tries a kimura
Jessica Penne holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Penne looks to counter!
Penne launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Grasso's ribs.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Jessica Penne down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Penne's ribs.
Penne is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls her over and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne
Grasso tries to end this with a RNC!
Penne manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso tries to close the guard.
Grasso put Jessica Penne in closed guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Penne is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso catch Jessica Penne's left arm and tries a kimura
Jessica Penne holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Alexa Grasso.
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Round 2
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Jessica Penne closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Grasso and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
Penne is holding Alexa Grasso's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
0:51 Round 2 and Grasso is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexa Grasso attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Body shots by Jessica Penne
Solid blows to Grasso's abdomen.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Penne is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jessica Penne. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Penne and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Alexa Grasso tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Penne and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Penne is holding Alexa Grasso's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne moves forward and launches a low kick.
Grasso blocks that.
Penne grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Penne
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Grasso
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Grasso
Grasso holds Jessica Penne's arms and blocks the punches!
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Penne
She succeeds!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Jessica Penne tries to open Grasso's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jessica Penne. Grasso is unable to cover herself now!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Penne tries to escape from the closed guard
Jessica Penne any adventage in the ground.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Penne is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Grasso's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Grasso
Penne launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Penne is countered by Alexa Grasso.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Grasso
Jessica Penne pushes Grasso's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Grasso wraps her legs while she holds Jessica Penne's head... Tight guard!
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Alexa Grasso who tries a hammer punch to Penne's ribs.
That hit Penne who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Grasso
Jessica Penne goes for an americana!
Grasso breaks free.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Grasso
Jessica Penne goes for an americana!
Grasso breaks free.
Jessica Penne gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Alexa Grasso tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Miragliotta 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 PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexa Grasso takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Penne is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dan Miragliotta 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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Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jessica Penne tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso won't budge, forcing Penne to pull guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Penne
Grasso struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Penne's guard...
Alexa Grasso is in Penne open guard now
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Penne's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Penne
Grasso tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Penne closed her guard around Alexa Grasso.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Jessica Penne...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso aggressively and repeatedly punches Penne.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Penne's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne tries to stand up!
Grasso doesn't allow her!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Jessica Penne shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Jessica Penne breaks that americana attempt!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso suddenly holds Jessica Penne's arm and tries an armbar!
Penne can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexa Grasso!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Alexa Grasso throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Penne's chin! That stops Penne in her tracks!
Jessica Penne fakes a punch and launches herself over Grasso!
Alexa Grasso is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Penne and pushes her away!
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Grasso fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Penne didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Penne
Alexa Grasso tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Penne can't prevent her opponent from passing. Grasso looks to work from half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Penne
Grasso is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Penne's ribs.
Penne blocks Alexa Grasso's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Penne
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Jessica Penne's guard...
Alexa Grasso manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in her guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Jessica Penne down and prevents her attempts to escape
Penne clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Alexa Grasso throws a flurry of punches at Penne...
A lot of them are hitting Penne's face
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Jessica Penne down and prevents her attempts to escape
Jessica Penne gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Alexa Grasso hovers above Penne
Good punches to Penne's body.
Crushing shot to Penne's body! She's holding her side
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso has seen better days.
Alexa Grasso tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Grasso is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Penne's eyes...
Penne struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
Grasso is locking that armbar...
Dan Miragliotta breaks Alexa Grasso's lock! This is over! Penne didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Alexa Grasso by Submission (armbar) at 4:39 Round 3
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/27 (81%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 637 s
Statistics: Jessica Penne
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 637 s
Penne got tired. She needs conditioning.
Jessica Penne doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Alexa Grasso and Jessica Penne touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Penne tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Grasso is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Grasso
Penne moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Grasso
Penne moves on the ground
Penne cannot take advantage in the ground
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Penne
She succeeds!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Penne is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Jessica Penne to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne
Penne has given her back to Alexa Grasso who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexa Grasso has one hook in!
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with one hook in
Alexa Grasso seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Grasso has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Penne.
Nicely done! Grasso now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Alexa Grasso throws a flurry of punches at Penne...
A lot of them are hitting Penne's face
Penne has a small cut in her Right cheek
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Grasso tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Penne!
Grasso has one of her arm over Jessica Penne's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Alexa Grasso tries to get her arm under Jessica Penne's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Jessica Penne's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Jessica Penne easily defends the attempt.
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Alexa Grasso on the ground
They could take their toll on Penne.
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Grasso tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Penne!
Grasso has one of her arm over Jessica Penne's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Penne is moving on the ground...
Grasso tries to counter Penne's moves on the ground.
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne with two hooks in
Alexa Grasso isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Penne locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Alexa Grasso unil she can pull her arm free! Grasso lost her dominant position.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Penne is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Penne struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Grasso's moves.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso catch Jessica Penne's left arm and tries a kimura
Jessica Penne holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Penne looks to counter!
Penne launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Grasso's ribs.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Jessica Penne down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Penne's ribs.
Penne is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls her over and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Penne
Grasso tries to end this with a RNC!
Penne manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso tries to close the guard.
Grasso put Jessica Penne in closed guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Penne is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso catch Jessica Penne's left arm and tries a kimura
Jessica Penne holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Alexa Grasso.
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Round 2
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Jessica Penne closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Grasso and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
Penne is holding Alexa Grasso's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
0:51 Round 2 and Grasso is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexa Grasso attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Body shots by Jessica Penne
Solid blows to Grasso's abdomen.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Penne is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jessica Penne. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Penne and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Alexa Grasso tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Penne and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Penne is holding Alexa Grasso's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne moves forward and launches a low kick.
Grasso blocks that.
Penne grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Penne
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Grasso
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Grasso
Grasso holds Jessica Penne's arms and blocks the punches!
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Penne
She succeeds!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Jessica Penne tries to open Grasso's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jessica Penne. Grasso is unable to cover herself now!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Grasso
Penne tries to escape from the closed guard
Jessica Penne any adventage in the ground.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Penne is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Grasso's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Grasso
Penne launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Penne is countered by Alexa Grasso.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Grasso
Jessica Penne pushes Grasso's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Grasso wraps her legs while she holds Jessica Penne's head... Tight guard!
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Alexa Grasso who tries a hammer punch to Penne's ribs.
That hit Penne who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Grasso
Jessica Penne goes for an americana!
Grasso breaks free.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Grasso
Jessica Penne goes for an americana!
Grasso breaks free.
Jessica Penne gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Alexa Grasso tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Miragliotta 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 PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexa Grasso takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Penne is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dan Miragliotta 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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Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jessica Penne tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso won't budge, forcing Penne to pull guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Penne
Grasso struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Penne's guard...
Alexa Grasso is in Penne open guard now
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Penne's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Penne
Grasso tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Penne closed her guard around Alexa Grasso.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Jessica Penne...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso aggressively and repeatedly punches Penne.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Penne's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne tries to stand up!
Grasso doesn't allow her!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Jessica Penne shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Jessica Penne breaks that americana attempt!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso suddenly holds Jessica Penne's arm and tries an armbar!
Penne can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexa Grasso!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Alexa Grasso throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Penne's chin! That stops Penne in her tracks!
Jessica Penne fakes a punch and launches herself over Grasso!
Alexa Grasso is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Penne and pushes her away!
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Grasso fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Penne didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Penne
Alexa Grasso tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Penne can't prevent her opponent from passing. Grasso looks to work from half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Penne
Grasso is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Penne's ribs.
Penne blocks Alexa Grasso's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Penne
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Jessica Penne's guard...
Alexa Grasso manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in her guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Grasso tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Jessica Penne down and prevents her attempts to escape
Penne clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Alexa Grasso throws a flurry of punches at Penne...
A lot of them are hitting Penne's face
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Jessica Penne down and prevents her attempts to escape
Jessica Penne gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Alexa Grasso hovers above Penne
Good punches to Penne's body.
Crushing shot to Penne's body! She's holding her side
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Alexa Grasso has seen better days.
Alexa Grasso tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Grasso is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Penne's eyes...
Penne struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
Grasso is locking that armbar...
Dan Miragliotta breaks Alexa Grasso's lock! This is over! Penne didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Alexa Grasso by Submission (armbar) at 4:39 Round 3
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/27 (81%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 637 s
Statistics: Jessica Penne
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 637 s
Penne got tired. She needs conditioning.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!