Post by The Sandmen on Sept 15, 2016 9:10:42 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Pennington while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Bethe Correia glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bethe Correia is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bethe Correia attempts a sweep single...
Raquel Pennington was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Pennington is trying to counter now!
Raquel Pennington tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Bethe Correia swings and Pennington has to retreat
Some nice shots from Raquel Pennington
that stun Correia.
Pennington looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bethe Correia's punches
Pennington is on the receiving end of a great combo by Correia.
Bethe Correia is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Correia moves forward looking for some action
Raquel Pennington doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Pennington has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Pennington wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Bethe Correia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Pennington is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia tries to control Raquel Pennington in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
Correia pushes the back of Raquel Pennington's head with one hand and punches her head a few times with the other, that surely hurts her
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Right cheek
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pennington and Bethe Correia are cliched up against the cage. Pennington steps for a throw
Bethe Correia is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Pennington positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Correia's being punished here!
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Pennington tries to move to full mount!
Correia won't allow her to take this position easily.
Pennington misses a step and Bethe Correia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Correia measures the resilience of Pennington's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pennington blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Bethe Correia attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Raquel Pennington keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Bethe Correia attempts to trap Raquel Pennington in her guard.
Bethe Correia manages to switch to full guard.
Raquel Pennington is in open guard over Correia
Correia tries to close her guard around Pennington
She succeeds!
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Correia
Pennington is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Raquel Pennington!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Raquel Pennington work her BJJ game.
Pennington measures the resilience of Correia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Correia blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Correia
Correia measures the resilience of Pennington's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pennington's side.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Correia
Raquel Pennington tries to pass Bethe Correia's guard...
Raquel Pennington passes momentarily but Bethe Correia regains full guard.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Correia
Pennington tries to open up Correia with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Correia blocks a few elbows and now Raquel Pennington will have to look for another option here.
Correia is trying to counter now!
Correia measures the resilience of Pennington's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pennington's side.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Correia
Raquel Pennington is looking to pass Bethe Correia's guard...
Bethe Correia has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Correia
Pennington is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Raquel Pennington!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Correia positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pennington's being punished here!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to escape from the full mount...
Bethe Correia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to show some ground skills
Correia uses her strength to keep Correia at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Bethe Correia looks to counter!
Bethe Correia aggressively and repeatedly punches Pennington.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
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.
Pennington looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bethe Correia's punches
Pennington is on the receiving end of a great combo by Correia.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Raquel Pennington swings...
hard impact to Correia's face!
Pennington moves forward looking for some action
Bethe Correia doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Pennington launches a hook to the body
Bang! Correia stops that one with her ribs!
Raquel Pennington just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Correia may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Bethe Correia's Right cheek
Nice punch by Raquel Pennington
that nearly tags Correia.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Bethe Correia to fight back!
Bethe Correia attempts a sweep single...
Bethe Correia catches Raquel Pennington's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Correia.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Pennington steps forward
Bethe Correia catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Correia is holding Raquel Pennington's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Raquel Pennington loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Bethe Correia hovers above Pennington
Good punches to Pennington's body.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Bethe Correia in her guard.
Raquel Pennington manages to switch to full guard.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to close her guard around Correia
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Pennington
Correia moves on the ground
Bethe Correia moves to side mount
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Bethe Correia in her guard.
Bethe Correia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Bethe Correia looks to pass to mount...
Correia slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Raquel Pennington.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia rolls her over and takes her back!
Correia is in rear mount over Pennington
Correia tries to end this with a RNC!
Pennington manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Correia
Bethe Correia tries to close the guard.
Correia put Raquel Pennington in closed guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington is in closed guard over Correia
Pennington tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Correia leans and gets Raquel Pennington's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Bethe Correia looks to counter!
Bethe Correia slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Triangle from Bethe Correia appears to be unbreakable
Raquel Pennington cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Raquel Pennington is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Raquel Pennington looks to mount Bethe Correia...
Bethe Correia sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Raquel Pennington is in half guard over Correia
Bethe Correia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pennington is trying to counter now!
Pennington throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bethe Correia
Blocked by Correia.
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.
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pennington tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Pennington is clinching with Correia.
Bethe Correia pushes away Pennington trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pennington stumbles backwards and Bethe Correia circles to get the center of the cage
Bethe Correia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pennington is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington tries to close her guard around Correia
She is not able to do it
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington measures the resilience of Correia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Correia blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Pennington misses a step and Bethe Correia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bethe Correia hovers above Pennington
Good punches to Pennington's body.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Pennington
Correia moves on the ground
Bethe Correia moves to side mount
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Raquel Pennington attempts to trap Bethe Correia in her guard.
Bethe Correia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to move on the ground and shows Bethe Correia a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pennington's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington launches a few weak punches
Correia blocks them effectively.
Raquel Pennington gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Bethe Correia aggressively and repeatedly punches Pennington.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Correia tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Correia catch Raquel Pennington's left arm and tries a kimura
Raquel Pennington holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Bethe Correia hovers above Pennington
Good punches to Pennington's body.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Good looking punches from Bethe Correia on the ground
They could take their toll on Pennington.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Raquel Pennington tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Bethe Correia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pennington is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Pennington
Pennington is moving on the ground...
Correia tries to counter Pennington's moves on the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Pennington
Correia moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Pennington
Raquel Pennington attempts to move to full guard
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Pennington
Correia tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Raquel Pennington
Correia tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Correia catch Raquel Pennington's left arm and tries a kimura
Raquel Pennington holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Bethe Correia tries to better her position on the ground...
Correia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to stand up!
Correia doesn't allow her!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Pennington tries to stand up!
Correia doesn't allow her!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington 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 Correia's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Raquel Pennington
glances off Correia's arms.
Brilliant combination from Raquel Pennington
Correia is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Pennington clumsily fails here and it's time for Bethe Correia to fight back!
Bethe Correia throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Correia goes to the body...
She punishes Pennington's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Correia goes to the body...
She punishes Pennington's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Correia grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bethe Correia
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Pennington
Correia positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pennington's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Nose
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Pennington
Correia tries to move to full mount
Correia succeeds
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Bethe Correia tries to better her position on the ground...
Correia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Raquel Pennington
Raquel Pennington tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia rolls her over and takes her back!
Correia is in rear mount over Pennington
Pennington has given her back to Bethe Correia who is trying to get one hook in!
Bethe Correia has one hook in!
Correia is in rear mount over Pennington with one hook in
Correia gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Raquel Pennington! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Raquel Pennington doesn't defend herself!
There is a small laceration on Raquel Pennington's Nose
Correia is in rear mount over Pennington with one hook in
Raquel Pennington continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Bethe Correia slides her arm under Raquel Pennington's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Pennington's Chin is beginning to swell
Raquel Pennington's face turns completely red before she taps out!
Winner is Bethe Correia by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:55 Round 3
Statistics: Raquel Pennington
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/18 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 582 s
Statistics: Bethe Correia
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 36/40 (90%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 582 s
Pennington tries, but just isn’t quite developed enough to hang with the currents.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!