PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stacker Pentacost will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Blood
vs
Pentacost

188 cm
24
211 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

182 cm
23
223 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Blood or perhaps it was just good defense by Pentacost, which made it look bad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pentacost checks a leg kick.
Pentacost lands a high kick!
Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blood fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood is defended easily by Pentacost.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Blood clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost lands an elbow inside.
Pentacost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood tries to score a body lock takedown but Pentacost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Pentacost has him pressed against the cage.

Blood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Pentacost moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Blood to work.

Blood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pentacost uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentacost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blood wants to sweep here but Pentacost controlling him for the moment.
Pentacost trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentacost throws a big right hand that misses.
Blood wants to stand but Pentacost is controlling the position.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pentacost is one step ahead there.
Pentacost would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood can't keep his opponent in guard - Pentacost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pentacost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pentacost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blood is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pentacost is trying to control. Blood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blood regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pentacost.
Pentacost being controlled here momentarily.
Blood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost lands a couple of elbows.
Pentacost trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentacost is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Pentacost moves into the clinch successfully.
Pentacost tries to land knees in the clinch but Blood avoids the damage to the body.
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Pentacost breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pentacost as he avoids it easily.
Blood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pentacost avoids it really well and circles away.
Pentacost misses the jab.

Pentacost has closed the distance and engaged Blood in a clinch.
Blood can't get the takedown.
Blood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pentacost lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pentacost.
Blood is breathing heavily.
A short right from Pentacost on the inside.

Pentacost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentacost moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentacost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pentacost defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stacker Pentacost dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jab by Pentacost.
Blood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentacost throws out the jab.
Blood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pentacost pinned against the cage. Pentacost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pentacost wants to counter with a clinch but Blood pushes him away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Pentacost breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blood.
Blood walks into a jab.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentacost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blood's sensitive parts.
Pentacost throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pentacost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pentacost looks to land a left hand but Blood moved out of range nicely.
Blood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut.
Pentacost misses with a two punch combination.
Pentacost misses with a looping left.
Pentacost tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentacost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pentacost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses.
Blood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pentacost.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blood.
Stacker Pentacost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pentacost misses with a looping left.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentacost connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pentacost drives through and clinches with Blood against the cage.
Pentacost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blood is defending well for now.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pentacost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pentacost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pentacost missing with knees to the body.
Blood keeps control of Pentacost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pentacost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blood wants a takedown but no success here.

Pentacost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pentacost scoring well with a low kick there.
Pentacost misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pentacost.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pentacost, as that shot connected.

Pentacost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pentacost has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Pentacost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blood has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pentacost regains guard immediately.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pentacost kicks Blood off and gets to his feet.
Blood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pentacost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.
Pentacost lunges at Blood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blood's hand.
Blood walks into a stiff left hand from Pentacost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentacost misses with a straight right.
Richard Blood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pentacost throws a sloppy head kick and Blood moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood is defended easily by Pentacost.
Pentacost looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Pentacost drives through and clinches with Blood against the cage.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Pentacost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Blood shoots in and gets a takedown into Pentacost's guard.
Pentacost scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Pentacost pulls Blood in close to prevent any damage.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is keeping the position.

Pentacost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stacker Pentacost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pentacost stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pentacost wants it to stay on the feet.
Pentacost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blood's calf.
The fighters circling - Pentacost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Pentacost moves into the clinch.
Blood tries to pull guard but Pentacost holds him up against the cage and eventually Blood drops back down to his feet.
Pentacost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blood tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pentacost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blood avoiding damage as Pentacost throws knees to the body.
Blood fails to pull guard.

Pentacost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pentacost shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blood eats them both and turns towards Pentacost to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pentacost circles away.
Blood blocks a jab.
Pentacost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pentacost as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pentacost misses with a head kick.

Pentacost takes the fight into the clinch.

Blood tightens his grip and picks Pentacost up, before dumping him to the ground. Pentacost manages to land in guard.
Blood trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pentacost manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pentacost working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blood's head.
Pentacost throwing strikes but missing.
Pentacost postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it.
Pentacost looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost trying to keep a closed guard but Blood is proving a slippery customer.
Pentacost doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pentacost looking to control.
Pentacost looking for a sweep. Not yet Pentacost, not yet.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pentacost scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentacost throws a front kick aimed at Blood's knee but Blood avoids it well.
Blood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pentacost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blood.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pentacost as he jumps to the side.

Blood rushes Pentacost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richard Blood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pentacost is defending well.
Pentacost works on Blood's body with a couple of short punches.

Pentacost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentacost moves out of range as Blood strikes.
Pentacost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Blood darts in and clinches Pentacost up against the cage.
Pentacost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pentacost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stacker Pentacost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pentacost.
A shot in the inside from Pentacost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentacost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blood's face.
Pentacost working aggressively here.
Blood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pentacost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Pentacost.
Pentacost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pentacost is leaning against Blood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pentacost lands an uppercut.

Pentacost breaks from the clinch.
Pentacost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pentacost throws a sloppy head kick and Blood moves out of range easily.
Pentacost connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blood momentarily.

Pentacost closes the distance and pushes Blood back into the cage.
Blood takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Richard Blood has been cut.
Pentacost lands a hook that snaps the head of Blood backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stacker Pentacost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pentacost has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stacker Pentacost!
A victorious Stacker Pentacost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.