Post by The Sandmen on May 12, 2020 21:59:47 GMT -5
Cat Zingano doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Peña while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Cat Zingano and Julianna Peña touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Julianna Peña jumps back and jabs
Peña seems staggered and Cat Zingano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Peña launches a hook to the body
Cat Zingano moves aside looking for a counter...
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Cat Zingano who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano throws some knees to the thighs of Julianna Peña while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Julianna Peña
Julianna Peña pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Julianna Peña
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab one of Julianna Peña's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Julianna Peña sprawls and remain on her feet
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
1:00 Round 1 and Zingano is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Julianna Peña's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Zingano is throwing a flurry of punches!
Julianna Peña just can't get away!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Cat Zingano is taking the best of the fight.
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julianna Peña embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Zingano who put distance between them
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano pushes off of Julianna Peña and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Peña stumbles backwards but Cat Zingano chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano pushes off of Julianna Peña and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Peña stumbles backwards but Cat Zingano chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Julianna Peña slightly pushes Zingano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Julianna Peña tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zingano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Peña moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Pitty-pat punches from Peña
They're bothering Zingano even though they aren't hurting her.
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Terrible one sided match... Peña was not ready to fight a fighter of Cat Zingano caliber.
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Peña's ribs.
That hit Peña who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Peña's ribs.
Peña blocks those punches
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Peña moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Peña works on the ground with her fingers over Zingano's face
Zingano shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and shows Julianna Peña a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Zingano uses her forearms to block the impact!
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Peña's ribs.
Peña blocks those punches
Peña tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julianna Peña tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Peña pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Peña fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cat Zingano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Peña, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Julianna Peña pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Julianna Peña
Peña misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Cat Zingano is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Peña's face.
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano pushes Julianna Peña against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Peña blocks and pushes away her opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Peña pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Julianna Peña tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña pushes Cat Zingano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Cat Zingano struggles not allowing Julianna Peña improve her position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Peña spins out, but Cat Zingano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Peña is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julianna Peña to fight back!
Peña cartwheels towards Zingano!
Zingano fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
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.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Peña.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Peña goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Julianna Peña is on her back after that attempt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Zingano is standing while Peña is on the ground on her back
Zingano moves backwards and gestures for Julianna Peña to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Julianna Peña is standing now.
Solid kick to the leg from Julianna Peña
that visibly pains Zingano.
Julianna Peña attempts a sweep single...
Julianna Peña catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Peña.
Julianna Peña is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Peña blocks them effectively.
Julianna Peña is in closed guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña tries to better her position on the ground...
Peña breaks the closed guard of Cat Zingano and moves to half guard
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Peña launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Zingano!
Crushing shot to Zingano's body! She's holding her side
A bad move from Cat Zingano
almost puts her head in the path of Peña's kick.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Peña fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cat Zingano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Peña moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Peña tries to get a side mount...
Zingano wraps her leg around Julianna Peña leg and prevents her from moving.
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Peña launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cat Zingano is not able to stop Zingano ground skills and Julianna Peña moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Julianna Peña fakes a move and moves laterally.
Peña wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano is launching some bone breaking punches to Peña's ribs while in the clinch.
Peña blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Julianna Peña looks to counter!
Peña grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julianna Peña
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Julianna Peña is in closed guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Julianna Peña manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Julianna Peña keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña pushes Zingano's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Zingano wraps her legs while she holds Julianna Peña's head... Tight guard!
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Peña blocks them effectively.
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña tries to free her leg
Julianna Peña uses some of her skill by jumping out of Zingano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Peña!
Nice move by Zingano who clinches and pushes Peña against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Peña grab one of Cat Zingano's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Julianna Peña throw Zingano to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Zingano's body! She's holding her side
Peña is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Julianna Peña creates space and allows Cat Zingano to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Cat Zingano is standing now.
Zingano tries to grapple
She puts Peña in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Peña takes a break to breathe while holding Cat Zingano.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Zingano attempts a shoot
Julianna Peña hops back and delivers a powerful kick to her head!
Zingano's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Zingano has a small cut in her Left cheek
Cat Zingano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Peña
Peña wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Peña is trying to counter now!
Peña goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick!
Zingano has a small cut in her Mouth
That punishment by Julianna Peña has left Zingano staggered! Julianna Peña should try push forward now and finish this!
Peña and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Cat Zingano seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Julianna Peña!
Peña grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julianna Peña
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Peña tries to move to full mount
Peña succeeds
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Peña tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julianna Peña controls the situation despite Cat Zingano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Peña tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julianna Peña controls the situation despite Cat Zingano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Julianna Peña tries to better her position on the ground...
Peña is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Julianna Peña in her guard...
Julianna Peña keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Julianna Peña rolls Cat Zingano to her stomach and takes her back!
Peña is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Peña controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Peña is unable to move under Zingano control.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julianna Peña tries to take advantage...
Julianna Peña tries to get her arm under Cat Zingano's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Cat Zingano's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Cat Zingano easily defends the attempt.
Peña is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Peña controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Peña is unable to move under Zingano control.
Peña tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julianna Peña slides her arm under Cat Zingano's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Cat Zingano pushes up and slides Julianna Peña's arm over her chin.
Herb Dean 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.
Julianna Peña shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Cat Zingano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Peña into her guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Inside leg kick from Peña
that lands on Cat Zingano's leg.
Zingano hyper-extended her leg
Zingano throws a body kick.
Blocked by Peña.
Peña moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Julianna Peña swings and Zingano has to retreat
Solid jabs from Cat Zingano.
Peña defends.
Peña is trying to counter now!
A bunch of leg kicks from Julianna Peña
are bothering her opponent.
Cat Zingano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julianna Peña sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Julianna Peña was tooling Cat Zingano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Cat Zingano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Julianna Peña doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Zingano moves to shoot
but Julianna Peña delivers a knee that wrecks her!
That punishment by Julianna Peña has left Zingano staggered! Julianna Peña should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Peña
Peña wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Julianna Peña looks to counter!
Julianna Peña moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Zingano's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Zingano has a small cut in her Left cheek
Zingano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Peña wants nothing of that and pushes Zingano.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Julianna Peña steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Zingano's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The two exchange wildly
Peña is connecting with a few punches
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Julianna Peña goes with a looping right hand while Cat Zingano jumps back and jabs
Zingano seems staggered and Julianna Peña runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Zingano has a small cut in her Chin
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Peña pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Julianna Peña swings and Zingano has to retreat
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Peña pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Solid low kick from Julianna Peña.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Zingano hyper-extended her left leg
Cat Zingano seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Julianna Peña!
Peña moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Zingano with a double overhooks!
Zingano seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Zingano attempts a shoot
Julianna Peña hops back and delivers a powerful kick to her head!
Zingano's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Zingano tries to grapple
Peña moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Julianna Peña struggles a bit before breaking Zingano's attemp of grappling
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
High kick from Julianna Peña!
Zingano seems to be done!
Oh! Down goes Zingano! Julianna Peña knocked her stupid! The medics pour in! Julianna Peña really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Zingano's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Julianna Peña by KO (High kick) at 4:03 Round 4
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 14/27 (52%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/5 (40%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Statistics: Julianna Peña
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 15/16 (94%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 509 s
I did not predict this. I am surprised by this. And now, this.
Ferocious staredown by Peña while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Cat Zingano and Julianna Peña touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Julianna Peña jumps back and jabs
Peña seems staggered and Cat Zingano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Peña launches a hook to the body
Cat Zingano moves aside looking for a counter...
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Cat Zingano who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano throws some knees to the thighs of Julianna Peña while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Julianna Peña
Julianna Peña pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Julianna Peña
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab one of Julianna Peña's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Julianna Peña sprawls and remain on her feet
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
1:00 Round 1 and Zingano is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Julianna Peña's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Zingano is throwing a flurry of punches!
Julianna Peña just can't get away!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Cat Zingano is taking the best of the fight.
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julianna Peña embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Zingano who put distance between them
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano pushes off of Julianna Peña and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Peña stumbles backwards but Cat Zingano chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano pushes off of Julianna Peña and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Peña stumbles backwards but Cat Zingano chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Julianna Peña slightly pushes Zingano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Julianna Peña tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zingano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Peña moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Pitty-pat punches from Peña
They're bothering Zingano even though they aren't hurting her.
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Terrible one sided match... Peña was not ready to fight a fighter of Cat Zingano caliber.
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Peña's ribs.
That hit Peña who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Peña's ribs.
Peña blocks those punches
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Peña moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Peña works on the ground with her fingers over Zingano's face
Zingano shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and shows Julianna Peña a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Zingano uses her forearms to block the impact!
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Peña's ribs.
Peña blocks those punches
Peña tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julianna Peña tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Peña pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Peña fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cat Zingano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Peña, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Julianna Peña pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Julianna Peña
Peña misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Cat Zingano is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Peña's face.
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano pushes Julianna Peña against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Peña blocks and pushes away her opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Peña pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Julianna Peña tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña pushes Cat Zingano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Cat Zingano struggles not allowing Julianna Peña improve her position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Peña spins out, but Cat Zingano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Peña is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julianna Peña to fight back!
Peña cartwheels towards Zingano!
Zingano fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
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.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Peña.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Peña goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Julianna Peña is on her back after that attempt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Zingano is standing while Peña is on the ground on her back
Zingano moves backwards and gestures for Julianna Peña to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Julianna Peña is standing now.
Solid kick to the leg from Julianna Peña
that visibly pains Zingano.
Julianna Peña attempts a sweep single...
Julianna Peña catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Peña.
Julianna Peña is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Peña blocks them effectively.
Julianna Peña is in closed guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña tries to better her position on the ground...
Peña breaks the closed guard of Cat Zingano and moves to half guard
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Peña launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Zingano!
Crushing shot to Zingano's body! She's holding her side
A bad move from Cat Zingano
almost puts her head in the path of Peña's kick.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Peña fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cat Zingano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Peña moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Peña tries to get a side mount...
Zingano wraps her leg around Julianna Peña leg and prevents her from moving.
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Peña launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cat Zingano is not able to stop Zingano ground skills and Julianna Peña moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julianna Peña in her guard.
Julianna Peña keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Julianna Peña fakes a move and moves laterally.
Peña wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano is launching some bone breaking punches to Peña's ribs while in the clinch.
Peña blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Julianna Peña looks to counter!
Peña grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julianna Peña
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Julianna Peña is in closed guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Julianna Peña manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Julianna Peña keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña pushes Zingano's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Zingano wraps her legs while she holds Julianna Peña's head... Tight guard!
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Peña blocks them effectively.
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julianna Peña is in half guard over Zingano
Julianna Peña tries to free her leg
Julianna Peña uses some of her skill by jumping out of Zingano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Julianna Peña is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Peña!
Nice move by Zingano who clinches and pushes Peña against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Peña grab one of Cat Zingano's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Julianna Peña throw Zingano to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Zingano's body! She's holding her side
Peña is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Julianna Peña creates space and allows Cat Zingano to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Cat Zingano is standing now.
Zingano tries to grapple
She puts Peña in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Peña takes a break to breathe while holding Cat Zingano.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Zingano attempts a shoot
Julianna Peña hops back and delivers a powerful kick to her head!
Zingano's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Zingano has a small cut in her Left cheek
Cat Zingano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Peña
Peña wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Peña is trying to counter now!
Peña goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick!
Zingano has a small cut in her Mouth
That punishment by Julianna Peña has left Zingano staggered! Julianna Peña should try push forward now and finish this!
Peña and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Cat Zingano seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Julianna Peña!
Peña grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julianna Peña
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Peña
She is not able to do it
Julianna Peña is in open guard over Zingano
Peña tries to move to full mount
Peña succeeds
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Peña tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julianna Peña controls the situation despite Cat Zingano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Peña tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julianna Peña controls the situation despite Cat Zingano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Julianna Peña tries to better her position on the ground...
Peña is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Julianna Peña in her guard...
Julianna Peña keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julianna Peña is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Julianna Peña rolls Cat Zingano to her stomach and takes her back!
Peña is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Peña controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Peña is unable to move under Zingano control.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julianna Peña tries to take advantage...
Julianna Peña tries to get her arm under Cat Zingano's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Cat Zingano's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Cat Zingano easily defends the attempt.
Peña is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Peña controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Peña is unable to move under Zingano control.
Peña tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julianna Peña slides her arm under Cat Zingano's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Cat Zingano pushes up and slides Julianna Peña's arm over her chin.
Herb Dean 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.
Julianna Peña shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Cat Zingano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Peña into her guard.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Inside leg kick from Peña
that lands on Cat Zingano's leg.
Zingano hyper-extended her leg
Zingano throws a body kick.
Blocked by Peña.
Peña moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Julianna Peña swings and Zingano has to retreat
Solid jabs from Cat Zingano.
Peña defends.
Peña is trying to counter now!
A bunch of leg kicks from Julianna Peña
are bothering her opponent.
Cat Zingano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Julianna Peña sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Julianna Peña was tooling Cat Zingano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Cat Zingano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Julianna Peña doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Zingano moves to shoot
but Julianna Peña delivers a knee that wrecks her!
That punishment by Julianna Peña has left Zingano staggered! Julianna Peña should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Peña
Peña wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Julianna Peña looks to counter!
Julianna Peña moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Zingano's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Zingano has a small cut in her Left cheek
Zingano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Peña wants nothing of that and pushes Zingano.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Julianna Peña steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Zingano's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The two exchange wildly
Peña is connecting with a few punches
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Julianna Peña goes with a looping right hand while Cat Zingano jumps back and jabs
Zingano seems staggered and Julianna Peña runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Zingano has a small cut in her Chin
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Peña pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Julianna Peña swings and Zingano has to retreat
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Peña pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Solid low kick from Julianna Peña.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Zingano hyper-extended her left leg
Cat Zingano seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Julianna Peña!
Peña moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Zingano with a double overhooks!
Zingano seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Zingano attempts a shoot
Julianna Peña hops back and delivers a powerful kick to her head!
Zingano's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Zingano tries to grapple
Peña moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Julianna Peña struggles a bit before breaking Zingano's attemp of grappling
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
High kick from Julianna Peña!
Zingano seems to be done!
Oh! Down goes Zingano! Julianna Peña knocked her stupid! The medics pour in! Julianna Peña really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Zingano's Chin is beginning to swell
Winner is Julianna Peña by KO (High kick) at 4:03 Round 4
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 14/27 (52%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/5 (40%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Statistics: Julianna Peña
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 15/16 (94%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 509 s
I did not predict this. I am surprised by this. And now, this.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!