Post by The Sandmen on Jun 28, 2016 8:33:01 GMT -5
Alexandra Albu glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Jessica Penne is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A right hand from Jessica Penne
surprises Albu!
Jessica Penne tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Penne works on the ground with her fingers over Albu's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Penne
She is not able to do it
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Penne
She succeeds!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
1:04 Round 1 and Albu is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexandra Albu overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Penne pulls her arm out of danger.
Albu misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Penne gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Alexandra Albu! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Alexandra Albu doesn't defend herself!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
Stand up! This is what Albu's cornermen are shouting. Jessica Penne is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Penne a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Albu uses her forearms to block the impact!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
Penne tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Albu leans and gets Jessica Penne's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
Penne use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering her!
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Albu breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
and hits Penne ribs hard
Penne ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Jessica Penne
are blocked by Albu.
Jessica Penne gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
Penne is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Albu moves backwards and Jessica Penne is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Albu is holding Jessica Penne's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Penne to fight back!
Shovel hook by Jessica Penne
tags Albu.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Penne moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Penne to fight back!
Penne is in open guard over Albu... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Jessica Penne appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Jessica Penne appears to be unbreakable
Albu rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Alexandra Albu is standing now.
Albu is standing while Penne is on the ground on her back
Penne tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Jessica Penne is standing now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Penne avoids a dangerous strike from Albu
and counters with a solid straight!
Jessica Penne shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Penne into her guard.
Albu ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Penne is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Penne struggles and frees her leg!
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Jessica Penne attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Penne manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Albu's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Albu fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Penne is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Jessica Penne
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Albu's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Penne shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Jessica Penne and Albu engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Jessica Penne tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Penne tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Jessica Penne.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Jessica Penne goes for an americana!
Albu breaks free.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Jessica Penne looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Jessica Penne slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Penne goes for an armbar!
Alexandra Albu breaks the lock and pushes away Jessica Penne, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
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 clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Good movement from Albu
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Penne looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Jessica Penne
that forces Albu to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Albu is holding Jessica Penne's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Albu is holding Jessica Penne's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Penne goes to the body...
her punches graze Albu's arm.
Penne moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alexandra Albu takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Penne is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Penne reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Albu blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Albu positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Penne's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Albu misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Penne throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Albu is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Penne is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jessica Penne attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Jessica Penne attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Jessica Penne slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Alexandra Albu cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Alexandra Albu paws at Penne.
Penne answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne was tooling Alexandra Albu for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexandra Albu lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Penne grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Penne is in open guard over Albu... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Albu rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Alexandra Albu is on her feet again.
Albu is standing while Penne is on the ground on her back
Albu decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Penne's guard.
Penne did not see that coming! Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Penne switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Albu struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Penne throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Jessica Penne gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Albu cartwheels towards Penne!
Penne fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Albu tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Penne closed her guard around Alexandra Albu.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3
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Jessica Penne was tooling Alexandra Albu for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexandra Albu lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Penne studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Alexandra Albu closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Alexandra Albu tries a middle kick
Jessica Penne blocks and steps away.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Penne grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Penne
Albu ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Penne is in open guard over Albu... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Albu rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
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.
Crisp uppercut by Albu followed by a hard jab
Jessica Penne stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Jessica Penne's Left eye
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
Penne is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne moves forward looking for some grappling action
Penne has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Jessica Penne pushes away Albu trying to keep the fight at striking range
Albu stumbles backwards and Jessica Penne circles to get the center of the cage
Jessica Penne was tooling Alexandra Albu for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexandra Albu lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Penne decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexandra Albu takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Albu goes to the body...
She punishes Penne's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Penne jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jessica Penne pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Albu doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jessica Penne embrace and tries to move away...
Jessica Penne pushes Albu forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu takes a break to breathe while holding Jessica Penne.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Alexandra Albu.
Penne winces a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Albu has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Alexandra Albu and Penne engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Albu steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lightning fast low kick from Albu!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Albu steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexandra Albu!
Penne ducks under...
A left hook from Albu
grazes the chin of Penne.
Penne's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Penne jumps back and jabs
Albu only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid kick to the leg from Alexandra Albu
Penne checks it.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Penne to fight back!
Nice punches from Jessica Penne.
Even nicer blocks from Albu.
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Penne receives a hard blow on her right leg!
A right hand from Alexandra Albu
makes Penne stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Jessica Penne's Nose
Alexandra Albu is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Albu pushes Jessica Penne and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Penne fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Albu sprawls and remains on her feet.
Jessica Penne shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alexandra Albu sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Alexandra Albu fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Penne's chin
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Jessica Penne.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
that forces Penne to try and defend better.
Albu and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
Penne moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Penne receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Penne hyper-extended her left leg
Penne steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tremendous strikes from Penne!
Albu blocks with confidence
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Penne receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Albu moves backwards and Jessica Penne is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Shovel hook by Alexandra Albu
tags Penne.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jessica Penne tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexandra Albu jumps backwards and frees her leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Albu throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Penne has a small cut in her Left cheek
Jessica Penne is a bloody mess!
Several good body shots
land on Penne.
You can see Penne's blood making stains in the mat.
Lightning fast low kick from Albu!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Penne doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Albu is connecting with a few punches
Jessica Penne attempts a sweep single...
Alexandra Albu was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Penne clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Albu throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Jessica Penne seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Alexandra Albu!
Albu pushes Jessica Penne and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Albu followed by a hard jab
Jessica Penne stumbles back.
Inside leg kick from Albu
that lands on Jessica Penne's leg.
Jessica Penne seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Alexandra Albu!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Penne receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Penne was not intelligently defending herself!
Penne hyper-extended her leg
Winner is Alexandra Albu by TKO (Low kick) at 3:18 Round 4
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 30/48 (62%)
Kicks 11/16 (69%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 358 s
Statistics: Jessica Penne
Punches 20/38 (53%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 377 s
Yeap. Also, low kick finishes are super rare. Nice to see one.
Jessica Penne is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A right hand from Jessica Penne
surprises Albu!
Jessica Penne tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Penne works on the ground with her fingers over Albu's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Penne
She is not able to do it
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Penne
She succeeds!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
1:04 Round 1 and Albu is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexandra Albu overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Penne pulls her arm out of danger.
Albu misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Penne gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Alexandra Albu! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Alexandra Albu doesn't defend herself!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
Stand up! This is what Albu's cornermen are shouting. Jessica Penne is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Albu tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Penne a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Albu uses her forearms to block the impact!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
Penne tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Albu leans and gets Jessica Penne's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu launches a few punches to Penne's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Penne uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
Penne use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering her!
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Albu breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
and hits Penne ribs hard
Penne ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Jessica Penne
are blocked by Albu.
Jessica Penne gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
Penne is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Albu moves backwards and Jessica Penne is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Albu is holding Jessica Penne's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Penne to fight back!
Shovel hook by Jessica Penne
tags Albu.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Penne moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Penne to fight back!
Penne is in open guard over Albu... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Jessica Penne appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Jessica Penne appears to be unbreakable
Albu rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Alexandra Albu is standing now.
Albu is standing while Penne is on the ground on her back
Penne tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Jessica Penne is standing now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Penne avoids a dangerous strike from Albu
and counters with a solid straight!
Jessica Penne shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Penne into her guard.
Albu ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Penne is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Penne struggles and frees her leg!
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Jessica Penne attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Penne manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Albu's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Albu fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Penne is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Jessica Penne
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Albu's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Penne shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Jessica Penne and Albu engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Jessica Penne tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Penne tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Jessica Penne.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Jessica Penne goes for an americana!
Albu breaks free.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Jessica Penne looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Jessica Penne slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Penne goes for an armbar!
Alexandra Albu breaks the lock and pushes away Jessica Penne, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
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 clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Good movement from Albu
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Penne looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Jessica Penne
that forces Albu to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Albu is holding Jessica Penne's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Albu is holding Jessica Penne's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Jessica Penne tries to take advantage...
Penne goes to the body...
her punches graze Albu's arm.
Penne moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alexandra Albu takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Penne is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Penne reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Albu blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Albu positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Penne's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Albu misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Penne throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Albu is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Penne is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jessica Penne attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Jessica Penne attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Penne
Jessica Penne slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Alexandra Albu cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Alexandra Albu paws at Penne.
Penne answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne was tooling Alexandra Albu for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexandra Albu lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Penne grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Penne is in open guard over Albu... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Albu rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Alexandra Albu is on her feet again.
Albu is standing while Penne is on the ground on her back
Albu decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Penne's guard.
Penne did not see that coming! Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Penne switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Albu struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Penne throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Jessica Penne gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Albu cartwheels towards Penne!
Penne fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Penne
Albu tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Penne closed her guard around Alexandra Albu.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3
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Jessica Penne was tooling Alexandra Albu for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexandra Albu lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Penne studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Alexandra Albu closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Alexandra Albu tries a middle kick
Jessica Penne blocks and steps away.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Penne grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Penne
Albu ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Albu
Penne is in open guard over Albu... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Albu rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
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.
Crisp uppercut by Albu followed by a hard jab
Jessica Penne stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Jessica Penne's Left eye
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
Penne is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne moves forward looking for some grappling action
Penne has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Jessica Penne pushes away Albu trying to keep the fight at striking range
Albu stumbles backwards and Jessica Penne circles to get the center of the cage
Jessica Penne was tooling Alexandra Albu for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexandra Albu lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Penne decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexandra Albu takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Albu goes to the body...
She punishes Penne's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Penne jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jessica Penne pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Albu doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jessica Penne embrace and tries to move away...
Jessica Penne pushes Albu forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu takes a break to breathe while holding Jessica Penne.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Alexandra Albu.
Penne winces a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Albu has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Alexandra Albu and Penne engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Albu steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lightning fast low kick from Albu!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Albu steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexandra Albu!
Penne ducks under...
A left hook from Albu
grazes the chin of Penne.
Penne's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Penne jumps back and jabs
Albu only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid kick to the leg from Alexandra Albu
Penne checks it.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Penne to fight back!
Nice punches from Jessica Penne.
Even nicer blocks from Albu.
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Penne receives a hard blow on her right leg!
A right hand from Alexandra Albu
makes Penne stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Jessica Penne's Nose
Alexandra Albu is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Albu pushes Jessica Penne and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Penne fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Albu sprawls and remains on her feet.
Jessica Penne shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alexandra Albu sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Alexandra Albu fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Penne's chin
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Jessica Penne.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
that forces Penne to try and defend better.
Albu and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
Penne moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Penne receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Penne hyper-extended her left leg
Penne steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tremendous strikes from Penne!
Albu blocks with confidence
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Penne receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Albu moves backwards and Jessica Penne is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Shovel hook by Alexandra Albu
tags Penne.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jessica Penne tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexandra Albu jumps backwards and frees her leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Albu throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Penne has a small cut in her Left cheek
Jessica Penne is a bloody mess!
Several good body shots
land on Penne.
You can see Penne's blood making stains in the mat.
Lightning fast low kick from Albu!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Penne doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Albu is connecting with a few punches
Jessica Penne attempts a sweep single...
Alexandra Albu was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Penne clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Albu throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Jessica Penne seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Alexandra Albu!
Albu pushes Jessica Penne and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Albu followed by a hard jab
Jessica Penne stumbles back.
Inside leg kick from Albu
that lands on Jessica Penne's leg.
Jessica Penne seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Alexandra Albu!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Penne receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Penne was not intelligently defending herself!
Penne hyper-extended her leg
Winner is Alexandra Albu by TKO (Low kick) at 3:18 Round 4
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 30/48 (62%)
Kicks 11/16 (69%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 358 s
Statistics: Jessica Penne
Punches 20/38 (53%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 377 s
Yeap. Also, low kick finishes are super rare. Nice to see one.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!