Post by The Sandmen on Mar 27, 2017 12:00:10 GMT -5
Anastasia Yankova shifts back and forth nervously.
Ferocious staredown by Penne while Steve Mazzagatti 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Penne tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Penne is clinching with Yankova.
Anastasia Yankova tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Penne is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Penne pushes off of Anastasia Yankova and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Yankova stumbles backwards but Jessica Penne chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Yankova doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jessica Penne embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Yankova who put distance between them
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Penne is holding Anastasia Yankova's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Anastasia Yankova loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Anastasia Yankova
Anastasia Yankova attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Jessica Penne keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Anastasia Yankova
Jessica Penne isolates Anastasia Yankova's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Anastasia Yankova is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Anastasia Yankova
Jessica Penne looks to mount Anastasia Yankova...
Jessica Penne slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Anastasia Yankova
Penne catch Anastasia Yankova's left arm and tries a kimura
Anastasia Yankova holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Anastasia Yankova looks to counter!
Anastasia Yankova tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Penne in her guard...
Anastasia Yankova gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Anastasia Yankova
Penne is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Penne fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Anastasia Yankova's arm and tries an armbar!
Yankova holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Yankova's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Jessica Penne.
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Penne measures the resilience of Yankova's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Yankova blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Yankova's cheek from the guard.
Anastasia Yankova uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Penne is holding Anastasia Yankova's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Anastasia Yankova loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Anastasia Yankova
Anastasia Yankova attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Anastasia Yankova manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jessica Penne breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Anastasia Yankova. 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.
Jessica Penne shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Anastasia Yankova is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Penne into her guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne is looking to pass Anastasia Yankova's guard...
Anastasia Yankova has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anastasia Yankova holds Jessica Penne and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anastasia Yankova
Blocked by Yankova.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne tries to better her position on the ground...
Yankova holds Jessica Penne's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne works on the ground with her fingers over Yankova's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jessica Penne for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Yankova time to recover. Anastasia Yankova seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Jessica Penne
Yankova is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Anastasia Yankova fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yankova moves backwards and Jessica Penne is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Anastasia Yankova moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Penne's left thigh
Jessica Penne leans forwards and tries to grapple with Yankova
Penne shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Anastasia Yankova tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Penne is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Anastasia Yankova launches a few punches towards Penne's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Penne seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Yankova and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anastasia Yankova leans forwards and tries to grapple with Penne
Yankova shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anastasia Yankova launches a few punches towards Penne's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Penne seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Anastasia Yankova is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Yankova grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Penne struggles... Anastasia Yankova is unable to take her down
Penne seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Jessica Penne fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Yankova and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
Anastasia Yankova is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Anastasia Yankova moves forward looking for some grappling action
Yankova has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anastasia Yankova slightly pushes Penne into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Anastasia Yankova fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jessica Penne fires an unorthodox punch to Yankova's torso
that hits its mark.
Penne tries to grapple
She puts Yankova in a double underhook!
Yankova doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jessica Penne embrace and tries to move away...
Jessica Penne pushes Yankova forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Penne gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Anastasia Yankova doesn't let Jessica Penne get in on her legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Penne grapple with Anastasia Yankova and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anastasia Yankova falls hard on the mat with Jessica Penne on top of her
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Penne struggles on the ground and tries to break Anastasia Yankova's guard...
Yankova doesn't want to free her opponent and Penne continues in closed guard
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne tries to pass Anastasia Yankova's guard...
Jessica Penne passes momentarily but Anastasia Yankova regains full guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne tries to escape from the closed guard
Jessica Penne any adventage in the ground.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne struggles on the ground and tries to break Anastasia Yankova's guard...
Yankova doesn't want to free her opponent and Penne continues in closed guard
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne is in closed guard... Yankova tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Penne uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Penne looks to counter!
Penne gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Anastasia Yankova! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Anastasia Yankova doesn't defend herself!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne is in closed guard... Yankova tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Penne uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Penne tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Yankova leans and gets Jessica Penne's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Penne tries to escape from the closed guard
Jessica Penne any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anastasia Yankova looks to counter!
Anastasia Yankova overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Penne pulls her arm out of danger.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne tries to escape from closed guard...
Yankova waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jessica Penne! She is reversed and nor Anastasia Yankova is on half guard!
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Penne fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Penne jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jessica Penne pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Penne tries to take Anastasia Yankova to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Yankova is with is back on the ground now.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne tries to finish with a leg lock!
Yankova is able to break the lock.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Penne gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Anastasia Yankova! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Anastasia Yankova doesn't defend herself!
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Yankova tries to close her guard around Penne
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Yankova is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Nice beating Jessica Penne has received.
Penne struggles on the ground and tries to break Anastasia Yankova's guard...
Jessica Penne is in Yankova open guard now
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Deep breaths from Anastasia Yankova who tries a hammer punch to Penne's ribs.
That hit Penne who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Penne is in open guard over Yankova... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Yankova rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Jessica Penne gets sloppy and Anastasia Yankova tries to take advantage...
Yankova reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Penne blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne isolates Anastasia Yankova's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Anastasia Yankova is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne goes for an americana!
Yankova breaks free.
Penne clumsily fails here and it's time for Anastasia Yankova to fight back!
Yankova tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jessica Penne breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Anastasia Yankova leans forwards and tries to grapple with Penne
Penne wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Jessica Penne tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yankova is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova tries to close her guard around Penne
She is not able to do it
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Penne realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Penne looks to counter!
Jessica Penne decides to jump inside Yankova's guard.
Yankova didn't see that coming. Penne is in open guard over Yankova now.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Penne is in open guard over Yankova... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Yankova rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
A solid combination from Jessica Penne
connects with Yankova.
Yankova has a small cut in her Left cheek
Yankova decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Penne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anastasia Yankova tries to bring the fight to the ground
Penne won't budge, forcing Yankova to pull guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne is in closed guard... Yankova tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
Anastasia Yankova is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is moving on the ground...
Yankova tries to counter Penne's moves on the ground.
Anastasia Yankova is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Anastasia Yankova in her guard...
Jessica Penne gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to close her guard around Yankova
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Jessica Penne overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Yankova pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Penne moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Anastasia Yankova breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Anastasia Yankova looks to counter!
Yankova moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova tries to finish with a leg lock!
Penne is able to break the lock.
Yankova misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Penne reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Yankova blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Anastasia Yankova is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Yankova moves backwards and Jessica Penne is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Yankova studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Yankova decides to launch some tentative punches
Anastasia Yankova takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Anastasia Yankova shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jessica Penne sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anastasia Yankova!
Penne is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jessica Penne goes with a looping right hand while Anastasia Yankova jumps back and jabs
Penne only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jessica Penne tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Anastasia Yankova swings and Penne has to retreat
Yankova is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Yankova steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Yankova steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jessica Penne is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Penne decides to launch some tentative punches
Anastasia Yankova takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Penne's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Yankova is holding Jessica Penne's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Anastasia Yankova goes for an americana!
Penne breaks free.
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Yankova's cheek from the guard.
Anastasia Yankova uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Penne clumsily fails here and it's time for Anastasia Yankova to fight back!
Anastasia Yankova looks to pass to mount...
Yankova slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Penne.
Steve Mazzagatti 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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A punch from Jessica Penne
gets blocked by Yankova.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Penne looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Anastasia Yankova's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Yankova and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Penne is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Anastasia Yankova
that forces Penne to try and defend better.
Anastasia Yankova tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Anastasia Yankova who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Yankova tries to take Jessica Penne to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Penne is with her back on the ground now.
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova tries to finish with a leg lock!
Penne is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Yankova's cheek from the guard.
Anastasia Yankova uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to close her guard around Yankova
She is not able to do it
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Jessica Penne throws up a triangle attempt!
Anastasia Yankova postures up and breaks the triangle.
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Penne throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Anastasia Yankova realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Yankova grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Anastasia Yankova
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to close her guard around Yankova
She succeeds!
Anastasia Yankova is in closed guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova has seen better days.
Yankova tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Penne leans and gets Anastasia Yankova's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Anastasia Yankova is in closed guard over Penne
Yankova works on the ground with her fingers over Penne's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Anastasia Yankova is in closed guard over Penne
Penne is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Jessica Penne isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Yankova blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Penne's guard.
Anastasia Yankova is in half guard over Penne
Jessica Penne attempts to move to full guard
Anastasia Yankova keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anastasia Yankova is in half guard over Penne
Yankova is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Penne's Forehead is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Anastasia Yankova is in half guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova tries to free her leg
Anastasia Yankova uses some of her skill by jumping out of Penne's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Penne tries to show some ground skills
Yankova uses her strength to keep Yankova at a disadvantage
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Penne measures the resilience of Yankova's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Yankova blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Penne launches a few weak punches
Yankova blocks them effectively.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Yankova studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The two exchange wildly
Yankova is connecting with a few punches
Penne's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Anastasia Yankova tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Anastasia Yankova who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Jessica Penne pushes away Yankova trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yankova doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Jessica Penne
The fighters are clinching.
Anastasia Yankova fakes a punch to Jessica Penne ribs and the tries to trip her
Jessica Penne loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Anastasia Yankova is in closed guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova tries to pass Jessica Penne's guard...
Anastasia Yankova manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Penne, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Penne is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Jessica Penne attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Penne catches Anastasia Yankova's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Penne.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne tries to escape from the closed guard
Penne succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne tries to finish with a leg lock!
Yankova is able to break the lock.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Anastasia Yankova throws up a triangle attempt!
Jessica Penne postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova tries to close her guard around Penne
She is not able to do it
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova tries to close her guard around Penne
She succeeds!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anastasia Yankova holds Jessica Penne and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Good looking punches from Jessica Penne on the ground
They could take their toll on Yankova.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jessica Penne fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Anastasia Yankova attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Penne keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Anastasia Yankova overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Penne pulls her arm out of danger.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Penne works on the ground with her fingers over Yankova's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Anastasia Yankova overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Penne pulls her arm out of danger.
Yankova misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Penne fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Yankova's face!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Yankova tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Penne a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Yankova's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Yankova's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Anastasia Yankova attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Penne keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Yankova steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Middle kick from Yankova.
The kick just misses.
Penne tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good movement from Penne
who is bobbing and weaving.
Penne is holding Anastasia Yankova's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Anastasia Yankova shows great balance while pushing away Jessica Penne
Penne clumsily fails here and it's time for Anastasia Yankova to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Yankova!
Penne blocks with confidence
Tremendous strikes from Penne!
Some big punches are landing!
Penne moves backwards and Anastasia Yankova is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Low kick by Anastasia Yankova to maintain her distance.
That hits Jessica Penne's ankle
Anastasia Yankova is measuring Penne with her jab.
Penne isn't fazed.
Yankova misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Penne throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Penne and Yankova circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Penne tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yankova won't budge, forcing Penne to pull guard.
Anastasia Yankova is in closed guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Yankova tries to escape from closed guard...
Penne waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Anastasia Yankova! She is reversed and nor Jessica Penne is on half guard!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Yankova attempts a triangle from bottom! Jessica Penne slips out. Yankova quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jessica Penne slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Jessica Penne is standing now.
Penne is standing while Yankova is on the ground on her back
Anastasia Yankova 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 Penne's moves.
Penne is standing while Yankova is on the ground on her back
Jessica Penne creates space and allows Anastasia Yankova to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Anastasia Yankova is standing now.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Winner is Jessica Penne by Majority decision
Statistics: Anastasia Yankova
Punches 17/27 (63%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/10 (20%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 764 s
Statistics: Jessica Penne
Punches 8/27 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 15/35 (43%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 742 s
Ferocious staredown by Penne while Steve Mazzagatti 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Penne tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Penne is clinching with Yankova.
Anastasia Yankova tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Penne is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Penne pushes off of Anastasia Yankova and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Yankova stumbles backwards but Jessica Penne chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Yankova doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jessica Penne embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Yankova who put distance between them
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Penne is holding Anastasia Yankova's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Anastasia Yankova loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Anastasia Yankova
Anastasia Yankova attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Jessica Penne keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Anastasia Yankova
Jessica Penne isolates Anastasia Yankova's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Anastasia Yankova is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Anastasia Yankova
Jessica Penne looks to mount Anastasia Yankova...
Jessica Penne slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Anastasia Yankova
Penne catch Anastasia Yankova's left arm and tries a kimura
Anastasia Yankova holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Anastasia Yankova looks to counter!
Anastasia Yankova tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Penne in her guard...
Anastasia Yankova gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Jessica Penne is in full mount over Anastasia Yankova
Penne is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Penne fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Anastasia Yankova's arm and tries an armbar!
Yankova holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Yankova's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Jessica Penne.
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Penne measures the resilience of Yankova's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Yankova blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Yankova's cheek from the guard.
Anastasia Yankova uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Penne is holding Anastasia Yankova's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Anastasia Yankova loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Penne is in side mount over Anastasia Yankova
Anastasia Yankova attempts to trap Jessica Penne in her guard.
Anastasia Yankova manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jessica Penne breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Anastasia Yankova. 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.
Jessica Penne shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Anastasia Yankova is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Penne into her guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne is looking to pass Anastasia Yankova's guard...
Anastasia Yankova has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anastasia Yankova holds Jessica Penne and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anastasia Yankova
Blocked by Yankova.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne tries to better her position on the ground...
Yankova holds Jessica Penne's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne works on the ground with her fingers over Yankova's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jessica Penne for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Yankova time to recover. Anastasia Yankova seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Jessica Penne
Yankova is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Anastasia Yankova fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yankova moves backwards and Jessica Penne is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Anastasia Yankova moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Penne's left thigh
Jessica Penne leans forwards and tries to grapple with Yankova
Penne shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Anastasia Yankova tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Penne is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Anastasia Yankova launches a few punches towards Penne's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Penne seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Yankova and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anastasia Yankova leans forwards and tries to grapple with Penne
Yankova shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anastasia Yankova launches a few punches towards Penne's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Penne seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Anastasia Yankova is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Yankova grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Penne struggles... Anastasia Yankova is unable to take her down
Penne seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Jessica Penne fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Yankova and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
Anastasia Yankova is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Anastasia Yankova moves forward looking for some grappling action
Yankova has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anastasia Yankova slightly pushes Penne into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Anastasia Yankova fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jessica Penne fires an unorthodox punch to Yankova's torso
that hits its mark.
Penne tries to grapple
She puts Yankova in a double underhook!
Yankova doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jessica Penne embrace and tries to move away...
Jessica Penne pushes Yankova forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Penne gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Anastasia Yankova doesn't let Jessica Penne get in on her legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Penne grapple with Anastasia Yankova and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anastasia Yankova falls hard on the mat with Jessica Penne on top of her
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Penne struggles on the ground and tries to break Anastasia Yankova's guard...
Yankova doesn't want to free her opponent and Penne continues in closed guard
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne tries to pass Anastasia Yankova's guard...
Jessica Penne passes momentarily but Anastasia Yankova regains full guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne tries to escape from the closed guard
Jessica Penne any adventage in the ground.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne struggles on the ground and tries to break Anastasia Yankova's guard...
Yankova doesn't want to free her opponent and Penne continues in closed guard
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne is in closed guard... Yankova tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Penne uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Penne looks to counter!
Penne gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Anastasia Yankova! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Anastasia Yankova doesn't defend herself!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne is in closed guard... Yankova tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Penne uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Penne tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Yankova leans and gets Jessica Penne's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Penne tries to escape from the closed guard
Jessica Penne any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anastasia Yankova looks to counter!
Anastasia Yankova overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Penne pulls her arm out of danger.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne tries to escape from closed guard...
Yankova waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jessica Penne! She is reversed and nor Anastasia Yankova is on half guard!
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Penne fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Penne jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jessica Penne pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Penne tries to take Anastasia Yankova to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Yankova is with is back on the ground now.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne tries to finish with a leg lock!
Yankova is able to break the lock.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Penne gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Anastasia Yankova! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Anastasia Yankova doesn't defend herself!
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Yankova tries to close her guard around Penne
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Yankova is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Nice beating Jessica Penne has received.
Penne struggles on the ground and tries to break Anastasia Yankova's guard...
Jessica Penne is in Yankova open guard now
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Deep breaths from Anastasia Yankova who tries a hammer punch to Penne's ribs.
That hit Penne who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Penne is in open guard over Yankova... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Yankova rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Jessica Penne gets sloppy and Anastasia Yankova tries to take advantage...
Yankova reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Penne blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne isolates Anastasia Yankova's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Anastasia Yankova is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne goes for an americana!
Yankova breaks free.
Penne clumsily fails here and it's time for Anastasia Yankova to fight back!
Yankova tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jessica Penne breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Anastasia Yankova leans forwards and tries to grapple with Penne
Penne wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Jessica Penne tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yankova is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova tries to close her guard around Penne
She is not able to do it
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Penne realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Penne looks to counter!
Jessica Penne decides to jump inside Yankova's guard.
Yankova didn't see that coming. Penne is in open guard over Yankova now.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Penne is in open guard over Yankova... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Yankova rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
A solid combination from Jessica Penne
connects with Yankova.
Yankova has a small cut in her Left cheek
Yankova decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Penne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anastasia Yankova tries to bring the fight to the ground
Penne won't budge, forcing Yankova to pull guard.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne is in closed guard... Yankova tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Penne!
Anastasia Yankova is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Penne is moving on the ground...
Yankova tries to counter Penne's moves on the ground.
Anastasia Yankova is in full mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne tries to roll to her side and trap Anastasia Yankova in her guard...
Jessica Penne gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to close her guard around Yankova
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Jessica Penne overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Yankova pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Penne moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Anastasia Yankova breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Anastasia Yankova looks to counter!
Yankova moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova tries to finish with a leg lock!
Penne is able to break the lock.
Yankova misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Penne reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Yankova blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Anastasia Yankova is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Yankova moves backwards and Jessica Penne is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Yankova studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Yankova decides to launch some tentative punches
Anastasia Yankova takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Anastasia Yankova shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jessica Penne sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anastasia Yankova!
Penne is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jessica Penne goes with a looping right hand while Anastasia Yankova jumps back and jabs
Penne only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jessica Penne tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Anastasia Yankova swings and Penne has to retreat
Yankova is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Yankova steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Yankova steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jessica Penne is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Penne decides to launch some tentative punches
Anastasia Yankova takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Penne's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Yankova is holding Jessica Penne's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Penne loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Anastasia Yankova goes for an americana!
Penne breaks free.
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Yankova's cheek from the guard.
Anastasia Yankova uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Penne clumsily fails here and it's time for Anastasia Yankova to fight back!
Anastasia Yankova looks to pass to mount...
Yankova slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Penne.
Steve Mazzagatti 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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A punch from Jessica Penne
gets blocked by Yankova.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Penne looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Anastasia Yankova's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Yankova and Penne circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Penne is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Anastasia Yankova
that forces Penne to try and defend better.
Anastasia Yankova tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Anastasia Yankova who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Yankova tries to take Jessica Penne to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Penne is with her back on the ground now.
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova tries to finish with a leg lock!
Penne is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Jessica Penne launches a few punches to Yankova's cheek from the guard.
Anastasia Yankova uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to close her guard around Yankova
She is not able to do it
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Jessica Penne throws up a triangle attempt!
Anastasia Yankova postures up and breaks the triangle.
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Penne throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Anastasia Yankova realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Yankova grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Anastasia Yankova
Anastasia Yankova is in open guard over Penne
Penne tries to close her guard around Yankova
She succeeds!
Anastasia Yankova is in closed guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova has seen better days.
Yankova tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Penne leans and gets Anastasia Yankova's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Anastasia Yankova is in closed guard over Penne
Yankova works on the ground with her fingers over Penne's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Anastasia Yankova is in closed guard over Penne
Penne is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Jessica Penne isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Yankova blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Penne's guard.
Anastasia Yankova is in half guard over Penne
Jessica Penne attempts to move to full guard
Anastasia Yankova keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anastasia Yankova is in half guard over Penne
Yankova is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Penne's Forehead is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Anastasia Yankova is in half guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova tries to free her leg
Anastasia Yankova uses some of her skill by jumping out of Penne's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Penne tries to show some ground skills
Yankova uses her strength to keep Yankova at a disadvantage
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Penne measures the resilience of Yankova's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Yankova blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Anastasia Yankova is in side mount over Jessica Penne
Penne launches a few weak punches
Yankova blocks them effectively.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Yankova studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The two exchange wildly
Yankova is connecting with a few punches
Penne's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Anastasia Yankova tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Anastasia Yankova who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Jessica Penne pushes away Yankova trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yankova doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Jessica Penne
The fighters are clinching.
Anastasia Yankova fakes a punch to Jessica Penne ribs and the tries to trip her
Jessica Penne loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Anastasia Yankova is in closed guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova tries to pass Jessica Penne's guard...
Anastasia Yankova manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Penne, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Penne is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Jessica Penne attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Penne catches Anastasia Yankova's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Penne.
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne tries to escape from the closed guard
Penne succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Jessica Penne tries to finish with a leg lock!
Yankova is able to break the lock.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Anastasia Yankova throws up a triangle attempt!
Jessica Penne postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova tries to close her guard around Penne
She is not able to do it
Jessica Penne is in open guard over Yankova
Yankova tries to close her guard around Penne
She succeeds!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anastasia Yankova holds Jessica Penne and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Good looking punches from Jessica Penne on the ground
They could take their toll on Yankova.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Jessica Penne is in closed guard over Yankova
Penne tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jessica Penne fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Anastasia Yankova attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Penne keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Anastasia Yankova overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Penne pulls her arm out of danger.
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Penne works on the ground with her fingers over Yankova's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Anastasia Yankova overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Penne pulls her arm out of danger.
Yankova misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Penne fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Yankova's face!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Yankova tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Penne a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Yankova's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Yankova's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Anastasia Yankova attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Penne keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Yankova steps backwards away from Jessica Penne. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Middle kick from Yankova.
The kick just misses.
Penne tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good movement from Penne
who is bobbing and weaving.
Penne is holding Anastasia Yankova's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Anastasia Yankova shows great balance while pushing away Jessica Penne
Penne clumsily fails here and it's time for Anastasia Yankova to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Yankova!
Penne blocks with confidence
Tremendous strikes from Penne!
Some big punches are landing!
Penne moves backwards and Anastasia Yankova is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Low kick by Anastasia Yankova to maintain her distance.
That hits Jessica Penne's ankle
Anastasia Yankova is measuring Penne with her jab.
Penne isn't fazed.
Yankova misses a step and Jessica Penne sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Penne throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Penne and Yankova circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Penne tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yankova won't budge, forcing Penne to pull guard.
Anastasia Yankova is in closed guard over Penne
Anastasia Yankova is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Yankova tries to escape from closed guard...
Penne waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Anastasia Yankova! She is reversed and nor Jessica Penne is on half guard!
Jessica Penne is in half guard over Yankova
Yankova attempts a triangle from bottom! Jessica Penne slips out. Yankova quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jessica Penne slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Jessica Penne is standing now.
Penne is standing while Yankova is on the ground on her back
Anastasia Yankova 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 Penne's moves.
Penne is standing while Yankova is on the ground on her back
Jessica Penne creates space and allows Anastasia Yankova to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Anastasia Yankova is standing now.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Winner is Jessica Penne by Majority decision
Statistics: Anastasia Yankova
Punches 17/27 (63%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/10 (20%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 764 s
Statistics: Jessica Penne
Punches 8/27 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 15/35 (43%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 742 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!