Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 829 Maluga vs. Heavy Rain
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Pentele tries to clinch up but Zonta circles away and keeps his distance.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Zonta closes the distance and pushes Pentele back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pentele.
Zonta lands with a short shot to the head.
Pentele tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pentele blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Pentele lands a body punch.
Zonta is trying to drag Pentele to the mat but Pentele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Zonta.
Pentele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pentele blocking some punches. #T1#
Zonta blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele cracks Zonta with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Pentele.
Pentele blocks an elbow strike from Zonta.
Pentele lands a body punch.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pentele lands with a left to the head.
Pentele tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Zonta goes for a takedown attempt but Pentele pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zonta throws a right hand that Pentele ducks under and follows up with a left that Pentele also avoids with ease.
Pentele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pentele cracks Zonta with an open hand slap.
Zonta misses with a right hand
and Pentele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zonta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele thuds his shin into the meat of Zonta's side.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zonta wants to clinch
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Pentele lands a right hook to the body.
Pentele is looking to slow Zonta down with leg kicks.
Zonta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pentele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A cross from Pentele lands.
Pentele throws a wild body kick that Zonta sees coming a mile off.
Pentele sets himself, and Zonta steps forward looking for the clinch! Pentele avoids it this time.
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick from Pentele.
Zonta misses with a combination
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta lands a head shot.
Pentele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown attempt by Zonta or perhaps it was just good defense by Pentele, which made it look bad.
Pentti Pentele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zonta.#T3#
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zonta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zonta takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Zonta feints and as Pentele raises his hands in defense, Zonta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Pentele manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele lands with a left to the head.
Zonta lands a right hand.
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head.
Zonta lands an uppercut.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Zonta pushes off an throws an elbow but Pentele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zonta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pentele pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pentele sizes up Zonta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Pentele scores with a punch to the head.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pentele. Zonta shrugs it off though.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta wants to counter with a clinch but Pentele pushes him away.#CL2#
Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pentele, pushing him back against the cage.
Pentele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Pentele blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Zonta working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pentele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pentele connects with the punch.
Pentele is looking to wear down Zonta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zonta throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele lands a jab.#CL#
Pentele gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
Zonta gets through Pentele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peter Zonta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pentele prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele scores with a shoulder strike.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Zonta.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Zonta has hold of one of Pentele's legs. Pentele is fighting the takedown attempt but Zonta gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Pentele is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zonta presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Pentele.
Zonta pushes off an throws an elbow but Pentele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele lands an uppercut.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action. #T2#
Pentele scores with a shoulder strike.
Pentele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta takes a shot to the head.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pentele.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele working aggressively here. #T3#
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zonta prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele lands a body shot.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zonta is breathing heavily.
Pentele lands a body punch.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta takes a shot to the head.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zonta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Zonta wants a takedown.
Pentele tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zonta lands with a left to the head.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Pentele - that landed with a thud.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zonta wants to clinch up but Pentele keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Zonta.
Pentele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele defending well as Zonta loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele lands with a shot to the body.
Zonta misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zonta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pentele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Pentele finds it's target.
Pentele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pentele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zonta misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Pentele. #T1##CL#
Pentele closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Pentele.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Pentele is leaning against Zonta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pentele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zonta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele cracks Zonta with a nice body shot.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Pentele works on Zonta's body with a couple of short punches.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Pentele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele lands a nice uppercut.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zonta.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele lands with a right to the head.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Zonta misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pentele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zonta backwards.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pentele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Zonta's head.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Pentele tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele is working Zonta over against the cage.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pentele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 819 Dionisy vs. Jones
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Mazziotti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
Pentele lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentele tries to score with a low kick but Mazziotti moves his leg out of the way.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Pentele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Pentele shakes it off.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Pentele.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Pentele punishes Mazziotti's body with a nice straight punch.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pentele misses.
Pentele sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.#T1#
Mazziotti avoids a kick to the body.
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pentele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mazziotti rather than just go for the knockout.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
Pentele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mazziotti cracks Pentele with an open hand slap.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pentele throws a lazy body kick
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a body punch
and Pentele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mazziotti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pentele.
Pentele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazziotti. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pentele. That one must have hurt.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.#T2#
Mazziotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pentele connects with a leg kick.
Pentele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Pentele.
Mazziotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Mazziotti does it's job there.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti connects with a nice looking jab.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Mazziotti moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele throws a front kick that sends Mazziotti stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Pentele connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele throws a wild body kick that Mazziotti sees coming a mile off.
Mazziotti lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Mazziotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pentele tries to work over Mazziotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the side of Pentele's head.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazziotti controls his hands.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Mazziotti controls the action.
Mazziotti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazziotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Mazziotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pentele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mazziotti lands a body shot.
Pentele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pentele swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti lands a head shot.
Donk. Mazziotti catches Pentele right on the button with a cross.
Pentele slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Pentele thuds his shin into the meat of Mazziotti's side.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
and Pentele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pentele drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Pentele needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Mazziotti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
Mazziotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Mazziotti cracks Pentele with a good jab.
Pentele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pentele there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Pentele is rocked!
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
Pentele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mazziotti clinches.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti lands a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazziotti's elbow.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele cracks Mazziotti with a nice body shot.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Mazziotti.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Domenico Mazziotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pentele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti lands a nice hook to Pentele's body. Pentele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mazziotti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pentele. That one must have hurt.
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Pentele.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentele tries to land a body kick
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pentele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele scores with a head kick. Mazziotti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pentele is looking to land body kicks.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele tries to score with a low kick but Mazziotti moves his leg out of the way.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Mazziotti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mazziotti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pentele back to the cage. Mazziotti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
A countering left hand to the body from Pentele misses.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Donk. Pentele catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti scores with a jab.
Pentele misses with a hook.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Pentele slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Pentele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
It looked like Mazziotti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazziotti at a distance.
Pentele thuds his shin into the meat of Mazziotti's side.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Pentele's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Mazziotti throws a right and a left that Pentele avoids nicely.
Pentele jabs Mazziotti right on the nose. Mazziotti blinks but takes it well.
Pentele throws a head kick but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Mazziotti looks to land a combination but Pentele avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Pentele does no damage.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mazziotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mazziotti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pentele's hands.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pentele with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a low kick, right behind Mazziotti 's knee.
Mazziotti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pentele in his tracks.
Mazziotti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele slips under a jab.
Pentele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Pentele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pentele counters with a head kick.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Pentele lands a front kick.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Pentele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pentele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti lands a lovely overhand right.
Pentele throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
Pentti Pentele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pentele misses with an uppercut
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Pentele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazziotti with a body shot.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pentele throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pentele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Pentele misses.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
Pentele is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazziotti finish him?
Nice uppercut there from Pentele.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pentele seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mazziotti avoids the head kick by Pentele.
Mazziotti throws a combination that misses
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele connects with a nice looking jab.
Pentele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pentele tries to move into range but Mazziotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pentele drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Pentele throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Domenico Mazziotti.
Well Mazziotti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 809 Maluga vs. Cruz Jr II
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Pawlik moves out of range of the body kick.
Pentele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pentele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pawlik.
Pentele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pentele throws a wild body kick that Pawlik sees coming a mile off.
Pawlik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pentele defends it well.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentele tests Pawlik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pentele throws a shot from downtown. Pawlik moves away and avoids it.
Pawlik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pentele's hands.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Pentele thows a leg kick but Pawlik checks it #TD2#
so Pawlik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pawlik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pawlik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pawlik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pentele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pawlik prevents Pentele from getting back to his feet.
Pawlik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pawlik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pentele is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Malmi Aitta that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pawlik is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlik stops Pentele from standing up.
Pawlik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pawlik throws a big elbow that misses.
Pawlik throws a big elbow that misses.
Pentele wants to stand up but Pawlik is controlling him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pentele trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pawlik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES#
Pentele is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pawlik presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pawlik.
Pawlik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pentele tries to work over Pawlik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pawlik blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pawlik lands a right hand.
Pawlik blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pawlik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Pawlik controls the action.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawlik controls his hands.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Pawlik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pawlik throws a jab when Pentele was well out of range.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pawlik feints the counter takedown.
Pawlik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pentele!
Pentele with a hook.
Pawlik looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlik tests Pentele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pawlik dips to his left and cracks Pentele with an uppercut!
Pentele motions for Pawlik to come forward. Pentele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele throws a hook to the side of Pawlik's head but Pawlik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pawlik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Pawlik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pentele to the mat! Pentele manages to get full guard.
Pentele is looking to stand up but Pawlik isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pawlik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES#
Pentele has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pawlik is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Pawlik avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pawlik's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pawlik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pentele wants to slow Pawlik down by chopping away at his legs.
Pawlik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pentele.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Pawlik moves out of range easily.
Pentele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pawlik moves away from the strike by Pentele.
Pentele takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pawlik checks it well.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Pawlik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pentele lands a jab to the head.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Pawlik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penteles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pawlik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Pawlik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pawlik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pawlik.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pawlik can do to turn this around?
A big right from Pawlik misses.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentti Pentele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawlik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pentele. Pentele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pentele lands a really nice looking cross but Pawlik seems unphased.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown but Pentele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pentele misses with a hook.#T2##TD2#
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pawlik connects with a nice short shot to Pentele's temple. #SUB2#
Pawlik seems to be looking for submissions.
Pentele is trying to stand. #ES#
Pentele kicks Pawlik off and gets back to his feet.
Pawlik blocks the body kick.
Pawlik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pawlik scores with a punch to the head.
Pawlik dips to his left and cracks Pentele with an uppercut!
Pentele looks for the body kick but Pawlik saw that one coming.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pentele. #T3#
Pawlik tests Pentele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pentele scores with a decent looking hook.
Pentele misses the body punch #TD2#
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pentele won't be happy with that. #ES#
Pentele throws Pawlik to one side and escapes!
Pentele scores with a jab.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Pawlik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pentele quickly recovers to half guard.
Pawlik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pentele's head. #ES#
Pentele makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pawlik fails to land with a series of punches.
Pentele misses with a body kick. #T4#
Nice body punch from Pentele.
Pentele moves forwards but Pawlik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pentele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pawlik circles away quickly and effectively.
Pentele scores with a three punch combo!
Pawlik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Pawlik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pentele defends it well.
Pentele takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
Pentele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pawlik circles away quickly and effectively.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pawlik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pawlik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Pawlik.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele connects with a nice looking jab.
Pawlik on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Pawlik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pentele is trying to stand.
Pawlik working the head and body with strikes.
Pawlik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pentele keeps working.
Pawlik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pawlik working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pentele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pentele pushes Pawlik off looking to stand but Pawlik dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Pawlik winds up and cracks Pentele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pentele is looking to escape.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Pentele is working from the bottom.
Pentele tries to kick Pawlik off but Pawlik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pawlik performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES#
Pentele manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pawlik keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Pawlik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Pawlik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pawlik throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pawlik is taking a breather. Pentele says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pawlik prevents Pentele from standing back up.
Pentele scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pawlik manages to mount him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlik scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pentele is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pawlik cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pawlik lands a big shot there that rocks Pentele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Pentele trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pawlik lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pawlik working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pawlik is landing with some decent strikes but Pentele is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pawlik landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Pentele is rocked!
Pawlik wants to control the pace but Pentele is squirming around nicely.
Pentele in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pawlik lands a big elbow.
Oh Pentele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pawlik lands a heavy elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pawlik landing punches.
Pentele is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pawlik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Pentele wants to get back to his feet.
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentele seems to have got his legs back now.
Pawlik scoring with strikes but Pentele is staying in there.
Pawlik controlling from mount.
Pentele wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pawlik working the ground and pound effectively.
Pawlik scoring with strikes but Pentele is staying in there.
Pentele is trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Pawlik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pentele has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
After winning the bout, Pentti Pentele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal
Date: May 31, 2021

#R1#
Pentele digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Pentele pushes Barbosa away with a front kick.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele misses with a looping left.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pentele.
Pentele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Pentele missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Pentele avoided it.
Pentele thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barbosa if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Pentele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Pentele responds with a good body kick, but Barbosa manages to step out the way in time.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.#T1#
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
Pentele wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pentele misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pentele doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
A right-left combo lands from Pentele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pentele throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pentele connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Pentele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pentele walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbosa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pentele takes one to the side of the head.
Pentele takes one to the side of the head.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Pentele misses the target.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pentele. That did some damage!
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Pentele counters with a leg kick.
Pentele slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Pentele is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pentele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Pentele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele connects with a single shot there.
Pentele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pentele cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pentele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pentele is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Pentele checks it
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Pentele's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Pentele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Pentele is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Pentele misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Pentele. #T1#
Barbosa slips under a jab from Pentele.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Pentele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
A jab from Pentele misses.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pentele momentarily.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pentele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Pentele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Pentele. #T2#
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Pentele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Pentele throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pentele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Pentele steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa lands a two punch combo.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentele is just out of range.
Pentele tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Pentele misses. #T3#
Pentele swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Pentele.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Pentele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Pentele off balance momentarily.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Pentele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pentele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Pentele walks into a jab.#T4#
Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pentele counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele lands with a right hand.
Pentele throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pentele throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Pentele slips a jab from Barbosa.
Pentele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pentele lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pentele to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pentele jabs at Barbosa's body.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.#T1#
Barbosa punishes Pentele's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pentele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pentele takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Pentele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
Pentele defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Pentele misses.
Pentele checks a leg kick.
Pentele pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Pentele throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Pentele loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Pentele thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Pentele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele misses the jab.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Pentele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pentele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Pentele throws a counter combo.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Pentele.
Pentele moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Pentele misses.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa moves out of range as Pentele strikes.
Pentele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Barbosa misses.
Pentele throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Pentele looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo but Pentele just gets out of the way.
Pentele moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.#T4#
A head kick misses from Pentele.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pentele.
Barbosa throws a hook but Pentele avoids it easily.
Pentele takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa wants to slow Pentele down by chopping away at his legs.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Pentele lands a head kick!
Pentele misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa feints a jab promting Pentele to slip. Barbosa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pentele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pentele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele counters with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pentele 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
A relieved looking Pentti Pentele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN Netti vs Warror
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Hero dives in for a single leg takedown but Pentele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Hero.
Hero can't get the takedown.
Hero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pentele smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentele lands a jab.
Pentele scoring well with a low kick there.
Hero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hero lands a leg kick that knocks Pentele off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hero lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pentele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pentele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pentele slips a jab from Hero.
Pentele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pentele looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hero misses with a body kick. #T1#
Pentele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pentele misses with a body kick.
Hero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hero throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Hero misses with a few strikes there.
Pentele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Hero closes the distance and pushes Pentele back into the cage.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hero lands a nice uppercut.
Hero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch.
Hero blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pentele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
Pentele tries a body shot but Hero blocks it.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Hero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hero working aggressively here.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Hero jumps guard but Pentele stands there with Hero around his waist. Hero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Hero misses with some punches.
Hero lands a shoulder strike.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Pentele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero jumps guard but Pentele stands there with Hero around his waist. Hero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Hero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Hero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero misses with some punches.
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pentele fails to land.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Hero's head.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
Hero blocking some punches.
Hero tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
That's time! Hero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pentele avoids a kick to the body.
Pentele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hero with a body shot.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dollar Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Hero closes the distance and pushes Pentele back into the cage.
Hero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Hero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
Hero prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Hero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Hero controls the action.
Pentele scores with a shoulder strike.
Pentti Pentele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Hero pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele works on Hero's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hero.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pentele pushes Hero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hero can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Pentele.
Hero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pentele smiles and moves away.
Pentele slips under a jab.
Pentele throws a fast counter high kick but Hero manages to duck under it in time.
Hero misses with the combination.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentti Pentele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Pentele connects with a body shot that sends Hero's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hero avoids the head kick by Pentele.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Pentele. Those never looked like landing.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
Pentele throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
A jab from Hero misses.
Hero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pentele's head.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pentele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Hero takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Pentele keeps the fight on the outside.
Hero lands a two punch combo.
Pentele slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
Pentele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pentele is looking to score with low kicks.
Pentele lands a two punch combo.
Hero stuns Pentele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hero misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Pentele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.
Hero misses with a straight left.
Hero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero tries to clinch up
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pentele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Pentele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pentele digs a good hook to Hero's body.
Pentele wants to clinch up but Hero keeps it at a distance.
Hero avoids the head kick by Pentele.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pentele - that will leave a mark!
Good standup being displayed there by Hero as he connects with a hook.
Hero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pentele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hero somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero's corner calls for a 1-2. Hero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pentele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pentele tries a head kick but it misses.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele slips a straight right by Hero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Pentele replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hero blocks it well.
Pentele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Pentele lands with a hook. Hero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pentele - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Pentele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Hero's head.
Hero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pentele prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Pentele lands a left hand.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a left hand.
Hero prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pentele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dollar Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Hero's head.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Hero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Hero. #T3#
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Pentele - that landed with a thud.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Hero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pentele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Hero tries to pull guard but Pentele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pentele pushes Hero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Hero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Hero.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hero tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Pentele.
Pentele presses Hero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele pushes Hero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Hero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Pentele.
Pentele cracks Hero with a nice body shot.
Pentele presses Hero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pentele lands with a light punch inside.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Pentele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Pentele presses Hero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pentele 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn Birthday Bash Tokyo
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
Pentele throws a wild body kick that Nakano sees coming a mile off.
Nakano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano tries to clinch up but Pentele circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pentele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Pentele.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Nakano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Pentele gets tackled into the ropes by Nakano. Nakano maintains the clinch.
Pentele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
Nakano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele blocks a body shot from Nakano.
Pentele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakano or not.
Pentele blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakano.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakano.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Pentele.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pentele as Nakano tries to tie him up.
Nakano lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakano or not.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Nakano.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nakano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakano tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakano tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Nakano lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Pentele.
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano is trying to stall.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Nakano tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Nakano back against the ropes.
Nakano blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Nakano controls the action.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakano.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Nakano controls the action.
Nakano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Nakano.
A short right from Nakano.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Nakano.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano lands a shot to the body.
Nakano pushes Pentele back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nakano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nakano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nakano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Nakano avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
A short uppercut from Nakano.
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakanos head.
Nakano tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Nakano holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Pentele lands a nice uppercut.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele cracks Nakano with a nice body shot.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Nakano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoyuki Nakano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pentele throws a jab when Nakano was well out of range.
Nakano is looking to slow Pentele down with leg kicks.
Nakano misses with a straight left.
Pentele with the inside leg kick.
Nakano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pentele can do to turn this around?
Nakano throws a leg kick but Pentele checks it.
Pentele dips to his left and cracks Nakano with an uppercut!
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Pentele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pentele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele tries to land a leg kick but Nakano saw it coming and moves away.
Pentele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pentele jabs Nakano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakano scores with the left hand. Pentele knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Pentele staying out of range there.
Nakano slips a straight right by Pentele.
Nakano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pentele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nakano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Nakano counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakano.
Nakano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Nakano throws a good cross that connects.
Pentele misses with a shot to the body
and Nakano counters with a right hand to the body.
Pentele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pentele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2##CL#
Nakano moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Nakano tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Nakano back against the ropes.
Nakano tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
Nakano swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Nakano - that landed with a thud.
Nakano blocking some punches.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Nakano controls the action. #T3#
Nakano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Nakano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakanos head.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele pushes Nakano back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Nakano.
Nakano digs a right hand underneath Pentele's ribcage. Pentele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike.
Nakano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakano is looking to control Pentele's arms but Pentele gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nakano has his back to the ropes.
Nakano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakano's elbow.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pentele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Still in the clinch, Nakano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakano.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pentele.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Nakano controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Naoyuki Nakano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nakano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano lands with an uppercut that bounces Pentele off the ropes and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pentele misses with a wild combination.
Pentele misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pentele. That did some damage!
Nakano takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Nakano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Nakano saw that one coming.#T1#
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pentele.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
Nakano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pentele.
Nakano is looking to clinch.
Pentele throws a lazy right hand but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pentele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pentele punishes Nakano's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakano looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Pentele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nakano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentele throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it.
Pentele circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
A shot to the body from Nakano misses
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Pentele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It appears Nakano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pentele scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakano tries to clinch up but Pentele circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakano is looking to clinch but Pentele is avoiding it. #CL2#
Pentele darts in and clinches Nakano up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Nakano avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the ropes.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakano's elbow.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakano's elbow.
Nakano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pentti Pentele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakano.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pentele.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Nakano.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano is leaning against Pentele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Naoyuki Nakano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
Nakano lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Nakano blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakano.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele gets through Nakano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pentele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Pentele.
A shot in the inside from Nakano.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Naoyuki Nakano!
Naoyuki Nakano managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 723
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentele lands a jab to Sea's midsection.
Pentele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sea throws a chopping leg kick but Pentele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pentele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pentele looks to land a left hand but Sea moved out of range nicely.
And Sea tries to counter it with a takedown but Pentele pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pentele checks the leg kick.
Pentele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Pentele as he checks the leg kick.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sea moves away.
We've been told by Pentele's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pentele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick from Pentele misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pentele. That's going to slow Sea down.
Sea lands a body shot.
Sea lands with an uppercut that bounces Pentele off the cage and back into range.
Sea with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sea throws out the jab.
Sea cracks a nice hook into Pentele's ribs.
Pentele throws the kick towards the body but Sea avoids it.#T1#
Sea throws a head kick that misses
and Pentele counters with a solid body kick.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sea moves away.
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Pentele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pentele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pentele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sea scrambles back to his feet.
Pentele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pentele connects with the punch.
Sea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pentele went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pentele jabs Sea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Sea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sea misses with a hook
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
Sea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pentele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sea misses with a looping right.
Pentele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Sea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sea.
Sea misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a right hand to the body.
Sea misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Sea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sea lands with a right hand.
Sea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele swings for the body but Sea moves out of range.
Sea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pentele is fending him off so far but Sea persists. Nope, Pentele circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pentele.
Pentele is looking to wear down Sea with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Sea gets tackled into the cage by Pentele. Pentele maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Sea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Sea misses the target.
Sea misses with a straight left.
Pentele throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Sea misses the jab.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pentele - that will leave a mark!
Pentele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pentele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sea avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Sea thuds a left hand into Pentele's body.
Sea scores with a sloppy right hand. Pentele should have avoided that one.
Sea looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Sea throws an off balance right hand
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Pentti Pentele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sea connects with a jab.
Pentele throws a solid leg kick but Sea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pentele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sea throws a leg kick
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sea misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Sea. #T4#
Sea connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pentele scores with a nice head shot.
Sea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pentele defends well and Sea ends up having to push Pentele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pentti Pentele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coral Sea.
Sea misses with a looping right.
Sea looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sea misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pentele throwing a counter right hand but Sea manages to avoid it.
Pentele's corner calls for a 1-2. Pentele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pentele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele misses with a two punch combination.
Pentele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pentele. That one must have hurt.
Sea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sea with a jab.
Sea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pentele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sea scrambles back to his feet.
Sea throws a head kick that half lands.
Pentele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sea.
Pentele looks for the body kick but Sea saw that one coming.
Pentele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sea.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Sea gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele connects with a body shot.
Pentele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sea.
Sea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pentele is out of range.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Sea.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sea blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Sea throws a leg kick that misses.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Sea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pentele.#T1#
Pentele blocks a head kick by Sea.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pentele defends it well.
Sea thows a leg kick but Pentele checks it
and Pentele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.
Pentele scores with a nice right hand.
Sea goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pentele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pentele is looking to slow Sea down with leg kicks.
Pentele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sea under the eye.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Sea throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Pentele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pentele lands a jab to the nose.
Sea swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Sea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sea dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
Some wild striking there from Pentele.
Sea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pentele on the side of the head.
Coral Sea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele avoids the head kick by Sea.
Pentele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Pentele.
Pentele moves out of range as Sea strikes.
Sea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pentele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sea scrambles back to his feet.
Sea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sea misses with a body shot
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sea is looking to score with low kicks.
Sea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pentele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sea has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Pentele slips under a jab from Sea.
Pentele digs a good hook to Sea's body.
Sea jabs Pentele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sea can do to turn this around?
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sea.
Pentele defending well as Sea loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Sea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Sea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sea avoids the body shot from Pentele.
A jab from Pentele misses.
Sea throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pentele throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pentele defends well and Sea ends up having to push Pentele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Sea misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Sea shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pentele is trying to defend but Sea finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pentele wants to get back to his feet.
Sea misses with a head shot. Pentele uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sea throws an elbow that misses. Pentele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sea's guard. Nice move by Pentele!#REVR##SU#
Pentele decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sea, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pentele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sea lands a glancing blow to the side of Pentele's head.
Sea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
A bone on bone clash there as Pentele blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Pentele.
Pentele lands a nice hook to Sea's body. Sea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sea throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sea slips under a jab from Pentele.
Sea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sea throws a leg kick
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sea just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pentele.
Sea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sea cracks Pentele with a good jab.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Pentele misses its target.#T1#
Pentele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sea throws a hook but Pentele avoids it easily.
Sea throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele slips a jab and a cross from Sea.
Sea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Sea.
Pentele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Pentele as Sea shoots in.
Pentele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sea wants to slow Pentele down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Sea misses.
Sea lands a jab to the head.
Pentele connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Sea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coral Sea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pentele throws out a powerful jab.
Pentele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sea lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sea.
Pentele scores with a head kick. Sea tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sea fails with a takedown attempt.
Pentti Pentele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coral Sea.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sea.
A slow jab from Sea misses its intended target.
Sea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pentele sprawls well. Pentele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sea gets slowly back to his feet.
Sea fails with the takedown
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Sea misses with a body shot.
Pentele lands a leg kick that knocks Sea off balance momentarily.
Pentele lands a right hook to the body.
Pentele slips a jab from Sea.
It looked like Pentele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sea.
Sea walks into a straight right hand from Pentele.
Pentele with a hook.
Sea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sea avoids the head kick by Pentele.
Sea misses the body punch
and Pentele counters with a straight right hand.
Pentele slips a jab and a cross from Sea.
Pentele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sea will feel that in the morning.
Pentele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pentele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele lands a leg kick that knocks Sea off balance momentarily.#T4#
A big left from Sea misses.
Sea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pentele momentarily.
Sea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele leaves Sea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sea avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Sea swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pentele lands with a nice combination. Sea backs away looking to recover.
Sea sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sea looks for the body kick but Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sea.
Decent striking displayed by Pentele there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pentele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
Pentti Pentele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 716
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pentele circles away quickly and effectively.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Pentele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Pentele blocks the body kick.
Pentele is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Pentele.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch
and Pentele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kansalainen catches Pentele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pentele looks for the body kick but Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Pentele's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Pentele counters with a straight right hand.
Pentele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. Pentele didn't see that one coming.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Pentele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Pentele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Pentele moves out of range easily.
Pentele tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen clobbers Pentele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kansalainen!
Kansalainen misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.#T2#
Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Kansalainen does no damage.
Jab by Pentele.
Kansalainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kansalainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kansalainen misses the body punch
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Kansalainen catches Pentele right on the button with a cross.
Pentele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pentele defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Pentele avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Pentele misses with a hook.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Pentele connects with a high kick.
Pentele slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen sizes up Pentele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen lands with a right hand.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Pentele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pentele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kansalainen gets a clinch. #T4#
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pentele or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kansalainen.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Kansalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele lands an uppercut.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentele.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Pentele.
Pentele throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentele scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pentele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pentele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Pentele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Kansalainen as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and Pentele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Kansalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pentele counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pentele lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Kansalainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pentele counters with a good low kick that Kansalainen was not able to check.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pentele moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pentele ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen.
Pentele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Pentele scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Pentele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pentele.
A bone on bone clash there as Pentele blocks the leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pentele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansalainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Kansalainen misses
and Pentele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pentele moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pentele punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele misses the jab.#T3#
Jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen motions for Pentele to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pentele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick by Kansalainen misses
and Pentele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
Pentele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Pentele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pentele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Kansalainen.
Pentele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kansalainen lands with a cross.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansalainen. That did some damage!
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for Pentele's leg but Pentele calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Pentele moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pentele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Pentele tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Pentele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pentele connects with an inside leg kick.
Pentele with a nice calf kick.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pentele!
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Pentele cracks Kansalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Pentele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.#CL2#
Kansalainen moves into the clinch.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pentele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele presses Kansalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kansalainen tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Kansalainen back against the cage.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Pentele.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Kansalainen controls the action.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nice body punch from Pentele - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pentele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a left to the head.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
Pentele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pentele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pentele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kansalainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pentele - the referee stops the clock and Kansalainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pentele. Kansalainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pentele blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kansalainen darts in and clinches Pentele up against the cage.
Kansalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Pentele.
Kansalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kansalainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Kansalainen jumps guard but Pentele turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pentele lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Kansalainen tries to pull guard but Pentele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kansalainen fails to land.
Kansalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kansalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kansalainen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 710
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Plutov moves out of range of the body kick from Pentele.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Plutov avoids the head kick by Pentele.
It looked like Plutov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pentele.
Pentele tries a head kick but it misses.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Plutov throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele connects with a crisp jab.
Pentele scores with a head kick.
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Pentele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pentele is leaning against Plutov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentele. #T1#
Plutov is trying to force a seperation but Pentele has the dominant position.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Plutov tries to break the clinch but Pentele is controlling the position.
Plutov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC#
Plutov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pentele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a leg kick
and Plutov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pentele scores with a sloppy right hand. Plutov should have avoided that one.
Pentele lands with an uppercut that bounces Plutov off the cage and back into range.
Pentele thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.
Sloppy strikes from Pentele. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov moves out of range as Pentele strikes.
Pentele tries to land a front kick but Plutov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Plutov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pentele digs a good body shot into Plutov's ribs.
Plutov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pentele connects with a jab.
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Plutov is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Pentele swings for the body but Plutov moves out of range.
Pentele misses with a low kick.
Plutov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele tests Plutov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Pentele.
Pentele lands a head kick. Plutov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pentele lands a body shot.
Pentele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Plutov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
letting Plutov counter with a right hand.
Pentele tries a low kick but Plutov avoids it.
Plutov throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.#T4#
Plutov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Plutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Pentele.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Pentele. That snapped Plutov's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele misses with a jab to the body
and Plutov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pentele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Plutov back to the cage. Pentele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Plutov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Plutov misses with a wild combination.
Pentele scores with a jab.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Plutov moves out of range easily.
Plutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele swings for the body but Plutov moves out of range.
Pentele misses with a jab to the body
and Plutov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Plutov coming out on top.#T1#
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
and Plutov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Pentele misses.
It looked like Plutov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pentele.
Plutov checks a leg kick nicely.
Pentele delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Plutov.
Pentele lands a jab to Plutov's midsection.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov walks into a straight right hand from Pentele.
Pentele feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
Pentele connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentele works the jab nicely.
Pentele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele throws a leg kick that is checked
and Plutov counters with a stiff right hand.
Plutov slips under a jab from Pentele.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele keeps Plutov at a distance using the push kick.
Plutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Plutov throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Plutov slips under a jab.
It looked like Plutov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentele throws a head kick that Plutov semi-blocks. #T3#
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plutov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Plutov throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele throws a body kick that misses.
Plutov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pentele.
Pentele slips under a jab.
Plutov walks into a stiff left hand from Pentele.
That kick from Pentele tenderised Plutov's leg. Plutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Plutov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Plutov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pentele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plutov.
Plutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentele.
Pentele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pentele displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Plutov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Plutov walks into a stiff left hand from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a low kick as Plutov jumps back.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Plutov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pentele to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Plutov looks for the body kick but Pentele saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Pentele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Plutov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pentele scores with a punch to the head.
Pentele looks to land a body kick but Plutov moved away.
Plutov is looking for a counter combo.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Plutov throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele throws out a powerful jab.
Pentele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Plutov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Plutov throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Pentele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Plutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Plutov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Plutov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plutov throws a big counter combination but Pentele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pentele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Plutov is out of range and Pentele settles back down.
Plutov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pentele lands a nice looking body kick.
Plutov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plutov.
An attempted straight right counter from Plutov misses the target.
Pentele throws a lazy right hand but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plutov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pentele lands a two punch combo.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pentele throws a head kick that half lands.
Pentele throws a sloppy body shot
and Plutov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele lands a right hook to the body.
Plutov moves out of range of the body kick.
Pentele just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPlutov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
Plutov is looking to counter punch.
Wasyl Plutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentele misses with a body kick.
Pentele misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Plutov misses the target.
A head kick by Pentele misses
and Plutov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele throws a right hand that Plutov ducks under and follows up with a left that Plutov also avoids with ease.
Plutov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Plutov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pentele looks to throw the jab but Plutov is out of range.
Plutov throws a big counter combination but Pentele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pentele thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.
Plutov throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plutov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pentele lands a slapping body shot.
Pentele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pentele thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.
Plutov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pentele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pentele throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Plutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele thows a body kick. Plutov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pentele scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plutov. Plutov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele scores with the left hand. Plutov knows he should have avoided that one.
Pentele jabs Plutov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Pentele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Pentele is predictable there #KD#
and Plutov counters with a head kick that drops Pentele to the mat! Pentele scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Pentele is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pentele 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
During a confident post fight interview, Pentti Pentele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JAG Noctem de Propugnatores
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alela. That did some damage!
Pentele throws a body punch but Alela moves out of range.
Alela looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentele is looking to land body kicks.
Pentele throws a right and a left that Alela avoids nicely.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alela lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alela.
A lazy body kick from Pentele
and Alela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alela throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Alela swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentele.
Alela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alela lands with a right hand.
Pentele lands with a straight right. Alela didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pentele.
Pentele slips a straight right by Alela.#T1#
Pentele misses with a series of wild punches.
Alela looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentele misses with a hook
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pentele lands a jab to the nose.
Alela throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alela has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pentele jabs Alela right on the nose. Alela blinks but takes it well.
Pentele lands with an overhand left.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Alela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Alela throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele throws a counter high kick but Alela was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
and Alela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentele lands a jab.
Alela connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Pentele misses the target.
Alela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele throws a right hand that Alela ducks under and follows up with a left that Alela also avoids with ease.
Pentele looks to land a combination but Alela avoids it well.
Alela throws a body punch but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele takes a swing at Alela's ribcage but misses.
Alela throws a big counter head kick but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Pentele swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Alela misses with a looping right.
Pentele scores with a jab.
A jab from Pentele does it's job there.
Alela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Pentele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alela might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alela was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
Alela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele misses with a hook. Alela ducked under it nicely.
Alela connects with a right hand. Pentele shakes it off.#T3#
Alela misses with a double jab
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alela shapes to counter with a head kick.
Alela lands a jab to the head.
Alela looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
Pentele does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alela throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alela's sensitive parts.
Pentele lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Alela counter with a right hand.
Alela stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pentele.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Alela misses with a straight right.
Pentele lands with a shot to the body.
Pentele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Pentele. Beautiful body shot.
Pentele looks to throw the jab but Alela is out of range.
Alela throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pentele.
Pentele throws a lazy head kick
enabling Alela to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Alela moves out of range.
Pentele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alela throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Pentele misses its intended target.
Pentele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alela's head.
Pentele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pentele scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pentele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Alela sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alela misses the jab.
Pentele throws a low kick, looking for Alela's leg but Alela calmly moves out of range.
Pentele cracks Alela with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pentele takes a swing at Alela's ribcage but misses.
Alela keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Alela misses.
Alela avoids a kick to the body.
Pentele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pentele throws a combination that misses
and Alela counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Pentele misses.
Alela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alela tries to work over Pentele's front leg with a kick but Pentele checks it.
Pentele misses with a hook.#T1#
Pentele lands a really nice looking cross but Alela seems unphased.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alela can do to turn this around?
Pentele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alela throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Alela throws a big shot that misses.
Alela avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Pentele lands a jab to the head.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Alela.
Pentele connects with a single shot there.
Alela throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pentele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Alela.
Alela let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pentele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alela blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Alela throws a jab when Pentele was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.
Alela throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alela just misses with a punch to the body.
Alela throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Pentele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Alela moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alela might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pentele has got the better of the exchanges.
Alela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pentele circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Pentele. Beautiful body shot.
Alela misses with a head kick. #T3#
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Alela was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Alela blocks a leg kick.
Alela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alela misses with a hook.
Alela lands a right hook to the body.
Pentele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pentele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alela counters with a good low kick that Pentele was not able to check.
Pentele lands a jab to Alela's midsection.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele drops his hands momentarily and Alela takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alela with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Pentele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Alela misses.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alela at a distance.
Pentele throws a right and a left that Alela avoids nicely.
Alela looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alela ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Alela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Alela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Pentele misses.
Pentele scores with a hook.
Alela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pentele at a distance.
Pentele walks into a straight right hand from Alela.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Pentele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pentele takes one to the chin there.
Pentele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alela checks a leg kick.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Alela.
Alela misses with a hook.
Alela misses with a low kick as Pentele jumps back.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pentele connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Pentele looks to land a right hand but Alela moved out of range.
Alela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Alela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Alela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele throws a hook but Alela avoids it easily.
Alela is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Alela on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pentele checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Pentele was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alela was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
A swing and a miss from Pentele.
Pentele throws a body punch but Alela moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Alela.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pentele.
Pentele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pentele tests Alela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alela throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Alela counter with a right hand.
Alela slips a straight right by Pentele.
Alela is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pentele with a body shot.
Alela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a hook
letting Alela counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
Pentele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pentele.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pentele.
Pentele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alela's head backwards.
Alela throws a body kick that misses.
Pentele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pentele scores with a spinning back kick!
Alela scores with a sloppy right hand. Pentele should have avoided that one.
Alela lands a front kick.#T3#
Alela lands with a right hand.
Alela on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Alela works the jab nicely.
Alela blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Alela misses with a straight left.
Alela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pentele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alela throws a right hand that misses
enabling Pentele to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alela.
Pentele throwing a counter right hand but Alela manages to avoid it.
Pentele misses with a body kick.
Alela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Alela moves out of range. #T4#
Alela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alela throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
Pentele seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alela connects with a leg kick.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alela throws out the jab.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Alela fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pentele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pentele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pentele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alela lands a lovely overhand right.
Pentele lunges at Alela with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alela's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Nice shot by Alela.
Pentele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alela! But no joy.
Pentele lands a jab to the nose.
Alela throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alela lands with an overhand left.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
A bone on bone clash there as Pentele blocks the leg kick.
Alela needs to keep his hands up - Pentele had a free shot at his head there.
Pentele slips a straight right by Alela.#T1#
Pentele tries to land a front kick but Alela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pentele.
Alela moves out of range of the body kick from Pentele.
Alela throws a nice looking combination but Pentele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pentele lands a nice shot that snaps Alela's head back.
Pentele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alela scores with a jab to the head.
Pentele connects with a solid leg kick.
Alela throws a body punch but Pentele moves out of range.
A big right from Pentele misses.
Pentele cracks a nice hook into Alela's ribs.
Pentele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alela is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pentele with a body shot.#T2#
Alela throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Pentele misses its target.
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Alela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela lands a high kick!
Alela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pentele lands a lovely overhand right.
Pentele slips a jab from Alela.
Alela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alela with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pentele to score with a decent uppercut.
Alela is looking to slow Pentele down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Pentele.
Alela wants to counter the offense by Pentele and move into the clinch position.
Alela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Pentele gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alela counters with a right hand to the body.
Pentele lands a jab to Alela's midsection.
Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele throws a shot from downtown. Alela moves away and avoids it.
Pentele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pentele defending well as Alela loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele misses with a jab to the body
and Alela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentele misses with a right hand
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pentele digs a good hook to Alela's body.
Pentele throws a body punch but Alela moves out of range.
Pentele throws a hook to the side of Alela's head but Alela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alela wants to counter the offense by Pentele and move into the clinch position.
Pentele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alela finds it's way round the side to connect with Pentele's head. #T4#
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alela lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Alela.
Pentele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pentele looks to land a right hand but Alela moved out of range.
Alela is looking to chop away at Pentele's legs.
Pentele throws the kick towards the body but Alela avoids it.
Alela is looking to score with low kicks.
Alela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alela fails to land with a series of punches.
Alela fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Alela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele connects with a leg kick.
Pentele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alela takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele's corner calls for a 1-2. Pentele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pentele throws a body kick that misses.
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pentele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Alela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
Alela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pentele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A big left from Pentele misses.
Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele misses with a jab to the body
and Alela counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pentele is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alela scores with a jab to the head.
Alela misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alela throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Pentele misses with a hook.
Alela looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Alela.
Alela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Alela misses.
It looked like Pentele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sao Alela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pentele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Alela is just out of range.
Pentele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alela slips a straight right by Pentele.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Pentele is predictable there
and Alela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Alela.
Pentele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Alela's shoulder, as Alela tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele cracks Alela with a good jab.#T3#
Alela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alela throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Pentele takes one to the side of the head.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away.
Pentele with a nice calf kick.
Alela throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele's corner calls for a 1-2. Pentele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pentele slips under a jab.
Alela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a nice leg kick.
Pentele throws a body punch but Alela moves out of range. #T4#
Pentele moves away from the strike by Alela.
Pentele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good leg kick by Pentele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Alela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alela to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Alela moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela misses with a jab to the body
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele lands an overhand right.
Pentele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Alela misses.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pentele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
Pentti Pentele retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Pentti Pentele, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: JAG Pentele vs Stackhouse
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Nice body punch from Pentele.
Pentele misses the jab.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
Pentele connects with a body shot.
Stackhouse looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
Pentele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stackhouse .
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stackhouse thinking.
Stackhouse scores with a nice head shot.
Stackhouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stackhouse has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Pentele closes the distance and pushes Stackhouse back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Stackhouse .
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards. #BC2#
Stackhouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stackhouse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .#T1#
Pentele looks to land a right hand but Stackhouse moved out of range.
Pentele looks for the body kick but Stackhouse saw that one coming.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stackhouse staying out of range there.
Stackhouse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pentele.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse . Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pentele.
Stackhouse misses with a looping right.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Stackhouse is just out of range.
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Pentele misses its intended target. #T2#
Pentele staying out of range there.
Stackhouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentele is just out of range.
Pentele throws a big counter combination but Stackhouse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Stackhouse counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Pentele misses its intended target.
Pentele slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
Pentele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentele throws a lazy right hand but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stackhouse missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Pentele thuds his right hand into Stackhouse 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Pentele misses its target.
Stackhouse shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pentele eats them both and turns towards Stackhouse to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut
and Pentele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Pentele connects with a right hand. Stackhouse shakes it off.
Pentele slips a straight right by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stackhouse misses with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stackhouse thinking.
Pentele lands a jab to Stackhouse 's midsection.
Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stackhouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Stackhouse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pentele misses with a straight left.
Pentele slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
Pentele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Stackhouse finds it's target.
Stackhouse swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Stackhouse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stackhouse misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Stackhouse misses its intended target.
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stackhouse counters with a nice uppercut.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Stackhouse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pentele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele loads up on a big right hand but Stackhouse slips the punch.
Pentele defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the body
and Pentele counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stackhouse staying out of range there.
Stackhouse misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele tries to clinch there but Stackhouse circles away.
Pentele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pentele wants to land a leg kick but Stackhouse is out of range.
Stackhouse throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Pentele misses with a body punch
and Stackhouse counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pentele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pentele moves out of range as Stackhouse strikes.
Pentele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pentele lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stackhouse backs up against the cage.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the body
and Pentele counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stackhouse throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
Stackhouse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stackhouse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stackhouse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Pentele.
Stackhouse might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Stackhouse lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stackhouse at a distance.
Pentele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele lands a high kick!
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele avoids the body shot from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pentele scores with a nice strike.
Stackhouse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stackhouse throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Pentele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pentele connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Pentele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stackhouse swinging wildly here.
Pentele connects with a single shot there.
Stackhouse throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pentele.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
Nice uppercut there from Pentele.
Pentele slips a straight right by Stackhouse .
Pentele throws a push kick but Stackhouse slaps the foot to one side.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Stackhouse saw that one coming.#T3#
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stackhouse throws a right and a left that Pentele avoids nicely.
Pentele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Stackhouse moves out of range easily.
Pentele punishes Stackhouse 's body with a nice straight punch.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Stackhouse moves out of range easily.
Stackhouse throws a one two combo.
Stackhouse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stackhouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pentele.
Pentele with a jab.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stackhouse can do to turn this around?
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
Pentele scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Stackhouse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse . Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele looks to land a right hand but Stackhouse moved out of range.
Stackhouse staying out of range there.
Stackhouse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pentele tests Stackhouse 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stackhouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stackhouse throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Stackhouse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws the left hand but Stackhouse avoids the punch easily.
Pentele defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Stackhouse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pentele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Stackhouse misses with a hook.
Pentele is looking to clinch but Stackhouse is avoiding it.
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Pentele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pentele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stackhouse takes a step back to recover.
Pentele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
Pentele defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Stackhouse 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stackhouse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pentele misses with a right hand
enabling Stackhouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Stackhouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pentele. #T1#
Stackhouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pentele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pentele connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Stackhouse . Those never looked like landing.
Stackhouse misses the shot to the body.
Pentele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a jab to the body
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stackhouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pentele.
Pentele lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Stackhouse misses the body punch
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele moves away from the strike by Stackhouse .
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Stackhouse throws out a powerful jab.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pentele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pentele thuds his shin into the meat of Stackhouse 's side.
Pentele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pentele clobbers Stackhouse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pentele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .#T3#
Jab from Pentele.
Pentele feints a jab promting Stackhouse to slip. Pentele then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stackhouse slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Stackhouse throws a shot to the body.
Pentele throws the kick towards the body but Stackhouse avoids it.
Stackhouse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pentele slips under a jab.
Pentele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pentele lands a nice hook to Stackhouse 's body. Stackhouse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pentele to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele scores with a shot to the body.
Pentele slips a jab from Stackhouse .
Pentele quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Pentele throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stackhouse avoids it.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Stackhouse lands a jab to the nose.
Pentele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stackhouse ! But no joy.
Stackhouse walks into a left hand.
Stackhouse moves out of range as Pentele throws a body kick.
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Stackhouse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stackhouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.
Some wild striking there from Pentele.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele tries to clinch but Stackhouse moves out of range.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Stackhouse .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Pentele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pentele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Stackhouse looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
Pentele connects with a right hand. Stackhouse shakes it off.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Stackhouse .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pentele, as that shot connected.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.
Pentele misses with a few strikes there.
Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
The fighters circle momentarily. Pentele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Stackhouse ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Pentele slips a straight right by Stackhouse .
Pentele slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
A slow jab from Stackhouse misses its intended target.
Stackhouse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele counters with a two punch combo.
Pentele dodges the punch combination from Stackhouse .
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
Pentele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stackhouse at a distance. #T2#
Stackhouse misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a good low kick that Stackhouse was not able to check.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse moves out of range as Pentele strikes.
Stackhouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stackhouse throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stackhouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Stackhouse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pentele.
Pentele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stackhouse .
Pentele cracks Stackhouse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pentele misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
Pentele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Pentele. Beautiful body shot.
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentele counters with a series of strikes. Stackhouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse . Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stackhouse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stackhouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stackhouse throws an off balance right hand
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse scores with a hook to the body. Pentele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pentele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pentele is looking to clinch.
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele throws a lazy right hand but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pentele.
Stackhouse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pentele can pounce on him.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Stackhouse walks into a jab.
Pentele tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stackhouse slips a straight right by Pentele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stackhouse ! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele had his way with Jason Stackhouse in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Stackhouse misses with a hook.
Stackhouse swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
Pentele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Stackhouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stackhouse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stackhouse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Pentele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse jabs at Pentele's body.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
A big right from Pentele misses.
Stackhouse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pentele with a body shot.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stackhouse checks a leg kick.
Stackhouse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pentele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stackhouse loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Pentele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pentele digs a good hook to Stackhouse 's body.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stackhouse throws out the jab.
Pentele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stackhouse swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a leg kick.
Pentele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stackhouse looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pentele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Stackhouse is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stackhouse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele scores with a nice right hand.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stackhouse 's sensitive parts.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Pentele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stackhouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stackhouse throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
A counter left hand to the body from Pentele misses its target.
Stackhouse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse looks to land a combination but Pentele avoids it well.
Stackhouse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stackhouse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pentele. Pentele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pentele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pentele scores with a decent looking hook.
Jason Stackhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stackhouse slips under a jab.
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut.
Pentele is looking to slow Stackhouse down with leg kicks. #T4#
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stackhouse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pentele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Stackhouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stackhouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentele.
A jab from Stackhouse misses.
Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Pentele is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pentele.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pentele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!

Pentti Pentele wins by unanimous decision!
Pentti Pentele is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Pentti Pentele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jason Stackhouse spoke after the fight, saying 'It's like if a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree, ain't it?'.

Event: JAG Onslaught
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Pentele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Point avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Point slips under a jab from Pentele.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentele misses with a few strikes there.
Pentele tests Point's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Point throws a good cross that connects.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Point takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Point walks into a left hand.
Pentele jabs at Point's body.
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Point looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Point closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pentele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pentele does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Point was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentele looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.
Pentele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
Point missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Pentele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left and a right from Point both land. Nice combination.
Point avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Pentele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Point is out of range and Pentele settles back down.
As Pentele looks to move away, Point throws a big counter combo but Pentele just gets out of the way.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Point fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Point avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Point as he checks the leg kick.
Pentele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pentele misses with a low kick.
Point was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Point checks it well.
Pentele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Pentele lands a leg kick that knocks Point off balance momentarily.#T3#
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
Point bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pentele's head.
Pentele connects with an inside leg kick.
Point uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentele.
Point is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Pentele misses
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pentele throws a leg kick that misses.
Point was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Pentele does it's job there.
Point has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pentele finds it's way round the side to connect with Point's head.
Some wild striking there from Point.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele slips under a jab.#T4#
Point showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.
Point misses the jab.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
It looked like Point wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body. Point takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pentele throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Pentele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Point.
Pentele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Point.
A telegraphed right hand from Pentele misses the target.
Point is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pentele works the jab nicely.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Point avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pentele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pentele tried to score with a low kick but Point checks it.
Point seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pentele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele lands a lovely overhand right.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Point has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pentele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
An attempted straight right counter from Point misses the target.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pentele.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentele is just out of range.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Pentele throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Point is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Point connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Point takes one on the button.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Point counters with a nice right hand that sends Pentele toppling to the canvas! Pentele scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Point finish him?!#ROC#
Pentele is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Pentti Pentele has been cut.
Pentele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Point's head.
Pentele is still on wobbly legs! Can Point finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Pentele seems to have recovered his senses.
Point scores with a nice strike.
Pentele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Point's hands.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Point throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Point lands a nice hook to Pentele's body. Pentele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Point on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Point takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pentele swings widly with a right hand
letting Point counter with a right hand. #T2#
Pentele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Point's sensitive parts.
A punch combination from Point misses.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Point checks it well.
Pentele lands a jab to the nose.
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Point might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
Point is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pentele.
Pentele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pentele misses with a body punch
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Point sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Point avoids a punch combination nicely.
Point is looking for a counter combo.
Point is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Pentele misses with a double jab
and Point counters with a nice uppercut.
Point is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pentele misses with a hook.
Point throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Point dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
Point was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Pentele.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Point's sensitive parts.
Pentele missing with a left hand there. Point was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pentele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point is looking to counter punch.
Pentele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pentele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Pentele.
Point swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Point moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pentele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pentele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Point.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele tries to bum rush Point with a series of wild strikes but Point uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pentele lands a nice hook to Point's body. Point takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pentele misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Pentele is predictable there #KD#
and Point counters with a nice right hand that sends Pentele toppling to the canvas! Pentele scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Point finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pentele.
Pentele misses with a hook to the body
and Point counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brayden Point!
Brayden Point retains his lightweight title!
Brayden Point thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JAG Garuda vs Raper
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Pentele is having none of it.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pentele. That did some damage!
Pentele fails to land with a series of punches.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pentele throws out a powerful jab.
Lacplesis throws a sloppy body shot
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pentele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lacplesis's calf.
Pentele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pentele thuds his right hand into Lacplesis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele keeps the fight on the outside.
Pentele lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele scores with a head kick.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Lacplesis scores with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Pentele. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Pentele. Beautiful body shot.
Pentele avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Pentele looks to land a left hand but Lacplesis moved out of range nicely.
Lacplesis tries to clinch there but Pentele circles away. #T1#
A big right from Pentele misses.
Lacplesis cracks a nice hook into Pentele's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Pentele moves out of range. #CL#
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pentele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis is working Pentele over against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele works on Lacplesis's body with a couple of short punches.
Lacplesis misses with some punches. #T2#
Pentele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacplesis.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele takes a shot to the head.
Pentele scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pentele.
A right handed body shot lands from Pentele. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a left hand.
A short right from Pentele on the inside.
Pentele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pentele.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pentele working aggressively here. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Pentele is leaning against Lacplesis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pentele.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pentele feints a jab promting Lacplesis to slip. Pentele then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lacplesis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentele stalks Lacplesis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lacplesis's face. Lacplesis staggers backwards, shaken.
Lacplesis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacplesis scores with a kick to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
A shot to the liver by Pentele. Beautiful body shot.
Pentele throws a nice looking combination but Lacplesis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pentele blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele throws a low kick but Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
A big right from Pentele misses.
Lacplesis wants to clinch but Pentele slips to the side
and Pentele counters with a good low kick that Lacplesis was not able to check.
Lacplesis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses.
Lacplesis is looking to wear down Pentele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lacplesis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pentele checks it well.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pentele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lacplesis checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Lacplesis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pentele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacplesis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pentele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Lacplesis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lacplesis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pentele lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Lacplesis has Pentele up against the cage in a clinch.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele lands with a right to the head.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Pentele lands with a light punch inside.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Pentele takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Pentele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis pushes Pentele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacplesis works on Pentele's body with a couple of short punches.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Pentele tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
A short right from Pentele.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Pentele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lacplesis eats them both and turns towards Pentele to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pentele keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pentele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lacplesis has closed the distance and engaged Pentele in a clinch.
Good body shot from Pentele.
Pentti Pentele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Pentele is working Lacplesis over against the cage.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Pentele.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Pentele tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis lands a right hand.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
A hook to the body from Pentele.
Pentele lands with a right to the head.
Pentele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Well,Lacplesis is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands. #T3#
Pentele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele gets through Lacplesis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Pentele is leaning against Lacplesis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pentele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Pentele lands a body shot.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Pentele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentele prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pentele 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!

Pentti Pentele wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Pentti Pentele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Humors Lacplesis stepped up to the mic, saying '#FREEHUMORS'.

Event: CEC Tokyo
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Pentele scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pentele misses with a hook.
Pentele loads up on a big right hand but Tektas slips the punch.
Pentele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Tektas slips a jab and a cross from Pentele.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tektas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tektas blocks a leg kick.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele lands with an uppercut that bounces Tektas off the cage and back into range.
Pentele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tektas on the side of the head.
Pentele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tektas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tektas tries for a takedown but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pentele misses with a low kick as Tektas jumps back.
Tektas defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Tektas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pentele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tektas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tektas tries a head kick but it misses.
Tektas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tektas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pentele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tektas moves out of range of the body kick.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Tektas avoids them all with ease.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tektas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pentele circles away.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas.
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Pentele is quick to defend against it.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Tektas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tektas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Tektas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pentele lands with a hook. Tektas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pentele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Tektas's shoulder, as Tektas tries to avoid the shot.
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Pentele is quick to defend against it.
Tektas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Pentele is quick to defend against it.
Pentele lands a head kick. Tektas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pentele throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tektas drops an elbow to the side of Pentele's head.
Tektas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tektas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Tektas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pentele keeps working.
Pentele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pentele seems keen to control Tektas's posture.
Pentele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tektas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pentele pulls Tektas in to control the position.
Tektas with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tektas prevents Pentele from getting back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pentele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Pentele has his feet on Tektas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tektas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pentele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It appears Tektas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pentele throws a nice looking combination but Tektas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tektas throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
Pentele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pentti Pentele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tektas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tektas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tektas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tektas avoids a kick to the body.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tektas misses the target.
Tektas scores with a leg kick.
Pentele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pentele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pentele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Pentele misses.
Tektas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tektas misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pentele blocks the leg kick.
Pentele feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Pentele as he checks the leg kick.
Pentele is looking for the big counter here.
Tektas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Pentele. Those never looked like landing.
Tektas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pentele sprawls and moves away.
Tektas blocks a head kick by Pentele. #T1#
Tektas moves away from the strike by Pentele.
Tektas lands a jab to the head.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Tektas.
Pentele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tektas walks into a straight right hand from Pentele.
Tektas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tektas fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pentele.
Pentele doesn't manage to clinch there - Tektas circles away.
Pentele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tektas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pentele.#T2#
A slow jab from Pentele misses its intended target.
Pentele slips a straight right by Tektas.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tektas blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Tektas feinted with a counter takedown.
Tektas misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.#TD#
Tektas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pentele is trying to defend but Tektas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Pentele pushes Tektas off and gets back to his feet.
Tektas lands a front kick.
Pentele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tektas's hands.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentele throws a nice looking combination but Tektas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pentele misses with the body kick#CL#
and Tektas counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Tektas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Tektas backwards.
Tektas wants a takedown.
Tektas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pentele fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Tektas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentele takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tektas throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele lands a lovely overhand right.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Pentele missing with a left hand there. Tektas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tektas. Tektas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pentele connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Tektas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pentele misses the body punch
and Tektas counters with a low kick, right behind Pentele 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tektas.
A nice side step and Pentele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pentele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
Tektas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pentele's head backwards.
Tektas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
A head kick from Pentele lands but Tektas takes it in his stride.
Tektas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pentele throws a wild body kick that Tektas sees coming a mile off.
Tektas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Tektas avoids them all with ease.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas.
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Pentele is quick to defend against it.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Tektas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pentele sprawls and moves away.
Tektas misses with a low kick.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
Tektas slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pentele.
Pentele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas blocks a leg kick.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Tektas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tektas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pentele's head.
Tektas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pentele's guard. #T1#
Tektas is controlling the pace.
Pentele looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tektas controlling the action here.
Pentele wants to control but Tektas is keeping busy. #SUB#
Tektas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pentele is just riding it out for now. Tektas eventually gives up the hold.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Tektas.
Demetrius Tektas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tektas prevents Pentele from improving his position.
Pentele desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tektas is trying to control. Pentele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pentele is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pentele keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pentele is trying to stand back up but Tektas is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pentele misses the body punch #CL#
and Tektas moves into the clinch.
Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tektas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tektas blocks an uppercut.
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tektass head.
Tektas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pentele pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tektas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele. #T4#
Tektas misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Tektas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pentele is fending him off so far but Tektas persists. Nope, Pentele circles away and we're back to standing.
Pentele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
Tektas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tektas slips a jab and a cross from Pentele.
Tektas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tektas connects with a solid leg kick.
Tektas throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Tektas backs off Pentele throws a huge counter combo but Tektas manages to avoid it all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tektas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pentele throws a one two combo.
Tektas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Tektas misses its target.
Tektas walks into a stiff left hand from Pentele.
Pentele throws a jab when Tektas was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pentele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
A victorious Pentti Pentele thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Demetrius Tektas had this to say: 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.

Event: Demolition 6 - Valdez v Graves
Date: Jan 20, 2020

#R1#
Pentele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pentele under the eye.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Pentele pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Rodriguez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Pentele lands with a left to the head.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pentele fails to land.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pentele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pentele lands a body punch.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. #T3#
Pentele tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Pentele takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pentele fails to land.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguezs head.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penteles head.
Pentele tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Pentele. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Pentele working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Pentele.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rodriguez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pentele's sensitive parts.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Pentele.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Pentele throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Pentele blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Pentele.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pentele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pentele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Pentele.#T1#
Pentele defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Pentele.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Pentele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Pentele jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Pentele.
Pentele throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pentele looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Rodriguez avoids a kick to the body.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele scores with a one two! Rodriguez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pentele tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range. #T3#
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele misses with a left hand
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodriguez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pentele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Pentele misses.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Pentele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentele feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Nice body kick from Pentele.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele 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!
#R3#
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Pentele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pentele - that will leave a mark!
Pentele is looking to land body kicks.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pentele is out of range.
Rodriguez tries to score with a low kick but Pentele moves his leg out of the way.
Rodriguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pentele lands a jab to the nose.
Pentele delivers a nice body kick.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentele shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodriguez eats them both and turns towards Pentele to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele works the jab nicely.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Pentele's body. Pentele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pentele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pentele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Pentti Pentele has been cut.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele lands with an overhand left.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Pentele missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Pentele throws a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.
Pentele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodriguez, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Pentele.
Pentele throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Pentele scores with a body shot.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Pentele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Rodriguez.#T3#
A cross from Rodriguez lands.#ROC#
Pentele is rocked!
Pentele scores with a push kick.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pentele slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Pentele lands a body shot.
Pentele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Pentele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pentele scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pentele throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Pentele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pentele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Pentele was well out of range.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
Pentele throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Pentele blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Pentele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodriguez will feel that in the morning.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Good exchange - Pentele coming out on top.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pentele throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele slips under a jab.
Rodriguez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele. #T1#
Pentele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pentele is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Pentele misses with a body punch
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Pentele.
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Pentele. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Pentele seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Pentele doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.
Rodriguez scores with a leg kick.
Pentele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodriguez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pentele checks the leg kick.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez cracks Pentele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pentele slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Pentele thinks about the counter body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pentele. #T3#
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodriguez, as that shot connected.
Pentele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but Pentele slaps the foot to one side.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Pentele.
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rodriguez. #T4#
Pentele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Pentele.
It looked like Rodriguez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pentele.
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele tries to clinch up.#KD#
Rodriguez cracks Pentele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pentele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rodriguez finish him?
Pentele gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rodriguez gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pentele is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rodriguez!
Ryan Rodriguez retains his featherweight title!
Ryan Rodriguez gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RISE 125
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele lands a nice looking body kick.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele lands a two punch combo.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele lands a jab to the nose.
Pentele lands a nice shot that snaps Diego's head back.
Pentele lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele scores with a jab.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pentele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentele scores with a shot to the body.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego connects with a jab.
Pentele wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Pentele connects with a nice looking jab.
Pentele swings for the body but Diego moves out of range. #CL2#
Pentele closes the distance and clinches.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Pentele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. #BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pentele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pentele tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele feints a jab promting Diego to slip. Pentele then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diego slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Pentele tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Pentele.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego blocks a body shot from Pentele.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Pentele improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego. #T4#
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Pentele's head.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego works on Pentele's body with a couple of short punches.
Pentele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego cracks Pentele with a nice body shot.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Pentele.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pentele.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pentele throws a combination. Diego tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentele misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele. #BC#
Diego breaks from the clinch.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pentele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pentele lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele tries to clinch up.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Diego. #T1#
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Diego lands.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele counters with a three punch combo that has Diego backing up. Diego nods at Pentele to acknowledge the strikes.
Pentele throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Pentele is rocked!
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Pentele connects with a looping right hand.
Pentele digs a good hook to Diego's body.
Pentele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Pentele.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Nice body kick from Pentele.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Pentele.
Pentele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diego's head.
Pentele scores with a head kick. Diego tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pentele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele misses with a straight left.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Pentele scores with a nice strike.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Diego slips under a jab from Pentele.
Pentele lands a jab.
Pentele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pentele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Pentele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diego cracks Pentele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pentele. That one must have hurt.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Diego counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pentele is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pentele seems to have recovered his senses.
Pentele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Diego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pentele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Diego leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentele.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele is working Diego over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Pentele clinches.
Diego gets through Pentele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego is leaning against Pentele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Pentele.
A body shot lands from Pentele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Pentele blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pentele scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side. #T1##CL2#
Pentele clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Pentele fails to land.
Diego tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kron Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pentele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego gets through Pentele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pentele.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego tries to stall but Pentele uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pentele working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Nice body punch from Pentele - that landed with a thud.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego looking to slow down the pace here.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head. #T3#
Pentele lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Pentele lands a shot to the body.
Pentele digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pentele fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
Diego misses the jab.
Pentele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pentele.
Pentele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pentele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pentele scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by Pentele.
Diego tries to move into range but Pentele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
A combination from Pentele does no damage.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele lands a front kick.
A big left from Diego misses.
Pentele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele misses the jab.
Pentele throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Kron Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pentele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
An out of breath Pentti Pentele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 112 Stoddler v Pentele
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Pentele throws out a powerful jab.
Pentele checks a low kick from Stoddler.
Stoddler avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Stoddler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele slips under a jab.
Pentele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoddler catches Pentele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pentele tests Stoddler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pentele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoddler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pentele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoddler slips a jab from Pentele.
Pentele works Stoddler's body with a nice hook.
Pentele fails to land with a series of punches.
Pentele scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoddler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pentele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoddler momentarily.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoddler's sensitive parts. #T1#
Pentele tries to land a front kick but Stoddler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pentele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoddler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
It looked like Stoddler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoddler lands the left hand.#CL2#
Pentele has closed the distance and engaged Stoddler in a clinch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Stoddler presses Pentele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoddler.
A hook to the body from Pentele.
Stoddler lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Stoddler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pentele throws a body kick that misses
and Stoddler counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoddler throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Stoddler connects with a body shot.
Stoddler slips a straight right by Pentele.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler misses with a looping left.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Stoddler moves out of range of the body kick from Pentele.
As Pentele looks to move away, Stoddler throws a big counter combo but Pentele just gets out of the way.
Pentele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pentele lands a nice hook to Stoddler's body. Stoddler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pentele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoddler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pentele misses with a body punch
and Stoddler counters with a good low kick that Pentele was not able to check.
Pentele connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Pentele finds it's way through Stoddler's defenses. #T3#
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick
and Stoddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
Stoddler looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Pentele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoddler throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Pentele. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Pentele darts in and clinches Stoddler up against the cage.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler wants to break free but Pentele has control.
Stoddler blocks an uppercut.
Stoddler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele lands an uppercut.
Stoddler lands a nice uppercut.
Stoddler blocks an uppercut.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Stoddler.
Stoddler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Stoddler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoddler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoddler blocks a jab.
Stoddler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pentele. That one must have hurt.
A swing and a miss from Pentele.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
Stoddler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentele keeps Stoddler at a distance using the push kick.
Stoddler avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoddler avoids the head kick by Pentele.
It looked like Stoddler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele scores with a jab to the body.
Stoddler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pentele misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Stoddler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pentele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pentele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoddler takes one on the button.
Pentele dips to his left and cracks Stoddler with an uppercut!
Pentele throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele misses with a series of wild punches.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
Stoddler takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Pentele stuns Stoddler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele moves out of range as Stoddler strikes.
Pentele lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoddler's head.
Stoddler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoddler is just out of range.
Pentele misses with a jab to the body
and Stoddler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoddler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoddler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Stoddler.
Pentele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a hook.#T2#
Pentele scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoddler should have avoided that one.
Stoddler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pentele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoddler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoddler misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele looks for the body kick but Stoddler saw that one coming.
Pentele misses with a looping left.
Pentele slips a straight right by Stoddler.
Stoddler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoddler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pentele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoddler connects with the punch.
Pentele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Stoddler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele takes one to the side of the head.
Pentele moves forwards but Stoddler connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Pentele is rocked!
Pentele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoddler ducks right into an uppercut from Pentele.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stoddler! Pentele is out on his feet! Stoddler rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pentele is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pentele is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Tud Stoddler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RISE 105 Hammerfall v Farina
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Pentele.
A left and a right from Pentele both land. Nice combination.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Valdez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valdez swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele looks to land a combination but Valdez avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Pentele there.
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pentele.
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentele thuds a left hand into Valdez's body.
Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Pentele throws a wild body kick that Valdez sees coming a mile off.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
It looked like Pentele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valdez.
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Pentele cracks Valdez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pentele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valdez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pentele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pentele throws a push kick but Valdez slaps the foot to one side.
Pentele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pentele, as that shot connected.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.
Valdez moves forwards but Pentele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pentele throws a good cross that connects.
Pentele throws a chopping leg kick but Valdez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Valdez counters with an inside leg kick.
Pentele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
No joy there for Pentele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Valdez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele is looking to slow Valdez down with leg kicks.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pentele appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pentele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pentele moves out of range as Valdez strikes.#T4#
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
Valdez throws a head kick but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Pentele.#KD2#
Valdez drops Pentele with a beautiful combination! Pentele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Valdez is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Pentti Pentele has been cut.
Valdez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pentele.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pentele lands with a shot to the body.
Pentele throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Pentele moves out of range as Valdez throws a body kick.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
Valdez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pentele at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele lands a jab.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Pentele moves out of range easily.
Pentele throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.
Pentele misses with a looping left.#T1#
Pentele throws a right hand that misses
and Valdez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pentele catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Valdez misses.
Pentele throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Pentele lands but Valdez takes it in his stride.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Pentele checks a low kick from Valdez.
A counter left hand to the body from Pentele misses its target.
Valdez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pentele finds it's way round the side to connect with Valdez's head.
Valdez moves out of range as Pentele strikes.
Pentele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Good exchange - Pentele coming out on top.
A lazy body kick from Pentele
and Valdez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pentele thinking.
Pentele misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Valdez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Pentele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Valdez counters by clinching up.
Pentele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Pentele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pentele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
Valdez throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez lands a nice shot that snaps Pentele's head back.
Pentele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pentele throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Pentele clinches with his opponent.
Pentele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike.
Valdez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdez throws a hook but Pentele avoids it easily.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pentele digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Valdez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Valdez misses
and Pentele counters with a good, hard body kick but Valdez shrugs it off.
Pentele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pentele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pentele is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
A head kick by Pentele misses
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele misses with a body kick.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Pentele throws a series of strikes that have Valdez backpedaling.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valdez.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Pentele throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.#T2#
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele throws a poor cross that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Valdez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valdez scores with a nice head shot.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pentele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valdez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Pentele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pentele scores with a one two! Valdez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pentele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pentele misses with a kick to the body
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Pentele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pentele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valdez.
Pentele misses with a body kick.
Pentele slips under a jab from Valdez.
Valdez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valdez throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Valdez there.
Valdez throws a body punch but Pentele moves out of range. #T4#
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez checks a leg kick nicely.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Valdez connects with an inside leg kick.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pentele misses with a kick to the body.
Pentele gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele connects with a nice looking jab.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Valdez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Pentele misses #CL2#
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
No joy there for Pentele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valdez defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele sets himself, and Valdez steps forward looking for the clinch! Pentele avoids it this time.
Pentele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pentele throws a right hand that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Pentele is rocked!
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pentele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Pentele throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Pentele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valdez slips under a jab.#T1#
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Pentele misses with a double jab
letting Valdez counter with a right hand. #T2##CL#
Pentele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valdez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Valdez.
Pentele presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Pentele.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valdez lands a right hand.
Valdez lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
Pentele lands a right hand.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez slowing the pace effectively.
Valdez lands a right hand.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez works on Pentele's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
A short right from Pentele.
Pentele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards. #BC2#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valdez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pentele looks to land a combination but Valdez avoids it well.
Valdez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pentele with a body shot.
Pentele lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valdez moves forwards but Pentele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez throws a fast counter high kick but Pentele manages to duck under it in time.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valdez blocks the body kick.
Valdez tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele had his way with DeMario Valdez in that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Valdez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pentele.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez lands an uppercut.
Valdez lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Pentele jabs Valdez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Pentele lands with a shot to the body.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez checks a low kick from Pentele.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Pentele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Valdez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valdez scores with a nice strike.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez blocks the body kick.
Pentele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pentele sets himself, and Valdez steps forward looking for the clinch! Pentele avoids it this time.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valdez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentele cracks the inside of Valdez's front leg.
Valdez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pentele scores with a body shot.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentele.
Valdez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pentele.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pentele lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Pentele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good exchange - Pentele coming out on top.
Pentele slips a jab from Valdez.#T4#
Pentele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pentele takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez scores with a nice strike.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Valdez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valdez takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Valdez takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pentti Pentele.
Well Pentele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
After winning the bout, Pentti Pentele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 97 Pentele v Stoddler
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Stoddler misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Stoddler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoddler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stoddler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Stoddler's shoulder, as Stoddler tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Stoddler.
Stoddler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.
Pentele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Pentele misses the jab.
Pentele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pentele keeps Stoddler at a distance using the push kick.
Pentele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL#
Pentele clinches with his opponent.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele blocks a body shot from Stoddler.
Stoddler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stoddler throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Stoddler is working Pentele over against the cage.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Pentele.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Stoddler throws a head punch that misses.
Stoddler blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoddler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoddler misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele takes a shot to the head.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Stoddler lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Stoddler lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Stoddler avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Stoddler scores with a hook to the body.
Stoddler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Stoddler lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Stoddler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoddler throws a poor cross that misses
and Pentele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pentele looks to land a right hand but Stoddler moved out of range.
Stoddler moves out of range of the leg kick from Pentele.#T3#
Stoddler misses with a few strikes there.
Pentele scores with a nice strike.
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoddler moves away.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler lands with a kick to the temple. Pentele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stoddler throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoddler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Stoddler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left lands for Stoddler.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pentele.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoddler's head backwards.
Stoddler throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
Pentele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoddler misses with a body shot
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoddler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pentele connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Pentele clinches up against the cage.
Stoddler lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards. #BC2#
Stoddler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoddler needs to keep his hands up - Pentele had a free shot at his head there.
Stoddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoddler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tud Stoddler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stoddler thows a leg kick but Pentele checks it
and Stoddler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoddler dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
Pentele throws a body punch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler misses with a looping left.
Stoddler misses with a combination
and Pentele counters with a good, hard body kick but Stoddler shrugs it off.
Stoddler misses with a hook.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoddler slips a jab and a cross from Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler throws a nice looking combination but Pentele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pentele throwing a counter right hand but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Pentele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoddler walks into a left hand.
Stoddler avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
A head kick from Pentele lands but Stoddler takes it in his stride.
Pentele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoddler scores with a nice right hand.
Stoddler moves out of range of the body kick.
Pentele throws a right hand that Stoddler ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoddler also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoddler.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoddler.
Stoddler takes one on the button.#T2#
Stoddler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pentele throws out a powerful jab.
Pentele misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Stoddler counters with a head kick that drops Pentele to the mat! Pentele scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Pentele is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pentele pushes Stoddler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoddler misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoddler pushes Pentele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoddler.
Pentele looking to stall.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoddler controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele. #T3#
Stoddler prevents a body shot from Pentele.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pentele.
Stoddler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pentele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stoddler can turn it around.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoddler lands with a short shot to the head.
Stoddler swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoddler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stoddler wants to get back to striking at distance but Pentele won't allow it.
Stoddler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stoddler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoddler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoddler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoddler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoddler controls his hands.
Stoddler scores with a hook to the body.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoddler's elbow. #T4#
Stoddler is trying to break the clinch but Pentele is controlling him.
Stoddler lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pentele tries to work over Stoddler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Stoddler controls the action.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Stoddler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoddler fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stoddler breaks the clinch.
Stoddler avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Pentele throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoddler counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tud Stoddler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Pentele lands with a kick to the temple. Stoddler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pentele misses with a right hand
and Stoddler counters with a nice body kick.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoddler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Stoddler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoddler slips under a jab.
Pentele moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStoddler.
Stoddler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoddler throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele swings for the body but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pentele misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Stoddler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pentele! Stoddler lets Pentele back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Pentele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler throws a combination that misses
and Pentele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Pentele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pentele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stoddler counters with an outside leg kick.
Pentele seems to have got his legs back now.
Pentele misses the body punch
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele blocks a head kick by Stoddler.
Pentele misses with the body kick
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stoddler eats them both and turns towards Pentele to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Pentele does it's job there.
Pentele scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoddler should have avoided that one.
Stoddler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoddler is out of range and Pentele settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Stoddler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stoddler sizes up Pentele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Stoddler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentele tries to clinch up.
Stoddler defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Stoddler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoddler moves away.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentele digs a good body shot into Stoddler's ribs.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoddler manages to avoid it.
Pentele moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStoddler.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoddler at a distance.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Stoddler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoddler takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Stoddler moves out of range as Pentele throws a body kick.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut.
Stoddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoddler just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pentele.
Pentele lands with an overhand left.
Pentele takes a swing at Stoddler's ribcage but misses.
Stoddler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stoddler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoddler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Pentele throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoddler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Stoddler throws an off balance right hand
and Pentele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele tries to clinch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele scores with a nice body kick.
Stoddler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentele.
Stoddler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pentele counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stoddler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoddler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pentele.
Pentele blocks a head kick by Stoddler.
Pentele throws a lazy right hand but Stoddler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stoddler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tud Stoddler just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Stoddler misses with a head kick.
Pentele misses with a body shot
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoddler moves out of range as Pentele throws a body kick.
Stoddler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pentele with a body shot.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoddler.
Stoddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pentele lands with a hook. Stoddler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Pentele as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Stoddler blocks the low kick.#T1#
Stoddler throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Stoddler misses with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele lands with a good body shot.
Stoddler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Stoddler's shoulder, as Stoddler tries to avoid the shot.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Pentele scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Stoddler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Stoddler misses
and Pentele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoddler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stoddler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pentele.
Pentele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pentele scores with a head kick. Stoddler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stoddler blocks the body kick.
Stoddler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pentele scores with a nice strike.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pentele misses with a hook.
Stoddler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Pentele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Pentele.
A slow jab from Stoddler misses its intended target.
Pentele connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Pentele gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stoddler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stoddler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Stoddler controls the action.
Pentele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoddler swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele tries to work over Stoddler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoddler prevents a body shot from Pentele.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a body punch.
Stoddler is trying to force a seperation but Pentele has the dominant position.
Stoddler tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoddler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pentele.
Stoddler struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Stoddler avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele digs a right hand underneath Stoddler's ribcage. Stoddler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele had his way with Tud Stoddler in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pentele misses with a hook to the body
and Stoddler counters with a one-two to the body.
Pentele misses with a combination
and Stoddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele thuds a left hand into Stoddler's body.
Stoddler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pentele.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoddler moves away.
Pentele moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStoddler.
Stoddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Stoddler counters with a crisp one two that drops Pentele! Stoddler thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pentele to his feet! Pentele is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pentele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stoddler scores with a counter punch that sends Pentele to the canvas! Stoddler smells blood - he's punishing Pentele with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pentele has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler is the new lightweight champion!
Tud Stoddler decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RISE 91 Pentele v Valdez
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentele missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses
enabling Pentele to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pentele lands a body shot.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Valdez lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentele lands a jab to the head.
Pentele misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez scores with the left hand. Pentele knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
Pentele lands a really nice looking cross but Valdez seems unphased.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pentele.
Pentele scores with a shot to the body.
Valdez lands a really nice looking cross but Pentele seems unphased.
Valdez wants to clinch up but Pentele keeps it at a distance.
Pentele misses with a leg kick
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez takes one to the side of the head.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Valdez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele connects with a leg kick. Valdez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valdez defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pentele.
Pentele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentele.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez throws a hook but Pentele avoids it easily.
Pentele loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Valdez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.#T3##CL2#
Pentele gets tackled into the cage by Valdez. Valdez maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pentele.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
Pentele lands a left hand.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdez.
Valdez looking to stall.
Valdez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pentele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valdez can turn it around.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Valdez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penteles head.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pentele.
Valdez stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pentele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Pentele missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez cracks a nice hook into Pentele's ribs.
Pentele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a three punch combo that has Valdez backing up. Valdez nods at Pentele to acknowledge the strikes.
Valdez wants to clinch but Pentele slips to the side
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Valdez lands with a shot to the body.
Pentele misses with a straight left.
Valdez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Valdez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pentele's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Pentele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Pentele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
A solid body kick from Pentele.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
A slow jab from Pentele misses its intended target.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele feints and then cracks Valdez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valdez down.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Pentele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pentele avoids the head kick by Valdez. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele misses with a looping left.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
Pentele scores with a sloppy right hand. Valdez should have avoided that one.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Valdez throws a poor cross that misses
and Pentele counters with a body kick.
Valdez blocks a jab.
Pentele keeps Valdez at a distance using the push kick.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Valdez closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Pentele stalling against the cage.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
A short left from Pentele.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
A short right from Valdez on the inside.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Valdez scores with a shoulder strike.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Valdez stalling the fight.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez leaning against his opponent.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeMario Valdez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pentele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Valdez wants to clinch.
Pentele scores with a body shot.
Pentele misses with a body shot
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Valdez has Pentele up against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Valdez tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Valdez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valdez just leaning against Pentele, taking a breather.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it. #T1#
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Nice body punch from Valdez - that landed with a thud.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
A short right from Valdez on the inside.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
Pentele controlling the action here for a moment.
Pentele pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Valdez as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele taking a breather.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Valdez pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez slows down the pace here.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Come on Valdez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pentele.
Pentele presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Pentele lands an uppercut.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pentele is keeping busy.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pentele is keeping busy.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
Pentele lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but DeMario Valdez just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valdez staying out of range there.
Valdez misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentele cracks Valdez with a good jab.
Valdez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pentele connects with a jab.
Valdez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pentele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valdez slips a straight right by Pentele.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez moves out of range as Pentele strikes.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Pentele lands a jab to Valdez's midsection.
Valdez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Pentele wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Pentele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pentele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez slips a straight right by Pentele.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Valdez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Pentele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Valdez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Pentele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez trying to control the position but instead, Pentele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valdez into the cage.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele lands with a right to the head.
Valdez working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Pentele.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez is leaning against Pentele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez is trying to stall.
Valdez taking a breather.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands. #T4#
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Valdez.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele is working Valdez over against the cage.
Pentele blocks a body shot from Valdez.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Valdez presses Pentele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Pentele.
Pentele stalling in the clinch but Valdez improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele had his way with DeMario Valdez in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Valdez takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pentele or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penteles head.
Valdez pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Valdez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pentele takes a shot to the head.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Valdez.
A short right from Valdez on the inside.
Valdez leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pentele takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Valdez avoiding damage.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdez tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valdez trying to control the position but instead, Pentele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valdez into the cage.#T3#
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Valdez.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valdez as Pentele tries to tie him up.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valdez is keeping busy.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
Valdez is stalling here.
Valdez tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pentele has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!

Pentti Pentele wins by unanimous decision!
Pentti Pentele is the new lightweight champion!
Pentti Pentele decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RISE 88: Petrov vs. Mason 2
Date: Aug 07, 2019

#R1#
Pentele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pentele staying out of range there.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Pentele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pentele throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pentele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Graves throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele is looking for a counter combo.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Nice shot by Graves.#CUT2#
It looks like Pentti Pentele has been cut.
Pentele with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Graves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Pentele is defending the position. #T1#
Pentele controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Graves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pentele!
Graves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves throws some wild stikes that Pentele manages to avoid easily.
Graves wants to take his opponent's back but instead Pentele manages to regain half guard.
Graves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Graves is looking to pass Pentele's guard but actually Pentele recovers to full guard.
Pentele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Pentele.
Pentele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pentele can't keep his opponent in guard - Graves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves prevents Pentele from improving his position.
Pentele is not content to let Graves control the position.#SUB2#
Graves is trying to work for a kimura but Pentele is defending well.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Pentele is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pentele tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Pentele is looking to control Graves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pentele avoid being mounted?
Pentele is not content to let Graves control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pentele keeping hold of Graves's head, controlling as best he can.
Graves is trying to control the action in half guard but Pentele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pentele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Graves tries for a kimura but Pentele is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pentele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Good standup being displayed there by Pentele as he connects with a hook.
Graves throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Pentele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pentele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.
Pentele lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pentele on the side of the head.
Pentele takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves blocks a jab.
A big left from Graves misses.
Pentele chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Graves misses the jab.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pentele jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele connects with a body shot.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Pentele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves misses with a looping right.
Pentele scores with a punch to the head.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pentele lands with a cross.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pentele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves drops his hands momentarily and Pentele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves throws a body punch but Pentele moves out of range.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graves tries to move into range but Pentele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pentele.#T3#
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
Pentele throws a head kick that half lands.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Graves checks it.
Graves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pentele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Pentti Pentele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Pentele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves working aggressively here. #BC2#
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Graves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Pentele clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pentele's corner calls for a 1-2. Pentele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a hook but Pentele avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentele slips under a jab from Graves.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Pentele.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pentele, as that shot connected.
Pentele sizes up Graves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pentele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Pentele.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
Pentele does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pentele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pentele.
Graves throws a jab when Pentele was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
A low kick from Pentele misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves walks into a stiff left hand from Pentele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ernest Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pentele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentele.
Graves is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pentele swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Graves counters with a crisp one two that drops Pentele! Graves thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pentele to his feet! Pentele is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Pentele is rocked!
Pentele connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Pentele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Pentele seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves cracks Pentele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Pentele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graves fails with the takedown
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Pentele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pentele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele catches Graves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pentele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pentele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Graves drops his hands momentarily and Pentele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele swings for the body but Graves moves out of range. #T4#
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pentele misses with a straight left.
Pentele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves misses with a hook
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Graves throws a shot to the body.
Graves lands a jab to Pentele's midsection.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Pentele.
Graves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Graves misses the body punch
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pentele has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!

Pentti Pentele wins by unanimous decision!
Pentti Pentele opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: RISE 83 - Heydrich Vs. Jones 3
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Kamei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
A big left from Pentele misses.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentele is just out of range.
Kamei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Kamei. Those never looked like landing.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Pentele there.
Pentele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kamei is looking to wear down Pentele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pentele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamei circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamei cracks Pentele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pentele walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a body shot
and Pentele counters with a left and a right that stings Kamei.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Kamei backs off Pentele throws a huge counter combo but Kamei manages to avoid it all.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pentele manages to circle out of the way.
Pentele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamei finds it's way round the side to connect with Pentele's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pentele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.
Kamei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pentele scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pentele swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Pentele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamei swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Kamei scores with a sloppy right hand. Pentele should have avoided that one.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Pentele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei misses with a shot to the body
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamei tests Pentele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamei connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pentele takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamei, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentele lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamei to score with a decent uppercut.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Kamei defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamei looks to clinch
and Pentele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pentele throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Kamei jabs at Pentele's body.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamei works Pentele's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Pentele lands a left and a right that send Kamei crashing to the mat, dazed. Pentele thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Kamei is rocked!
Pentele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei slips a straight right by Pentele.#KD2#
Pentele lands a big uppercut and Kamei crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kamei looks OK. Pentele waves Kamei back to his feet!
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pentele closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kamei! Pentele dives in looking to finish! Kamei is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pentti Pentele!
After winning the bout, Pentti Pentele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL - 80 Petrov Vs. Coffie 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Pentele lands a slapping body shot.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Merlin darts in and clinches Pentele up against the cage.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Merlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Merlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Merlin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pentele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele trying to control the position but instead, Merlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pentele into the cage.
Merlin misses with some punches.
Merlin throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele lands a body punch.
Merlin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pentele prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Merlin.#T1#
Merlin misses with the head strike.
Merlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele digs a right hand underneath Merlin's ribcage. Merlin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Merlin tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Merlin working aggressively here.
Merlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Merlin.
Merlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Merlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Merlin tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Merlin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Merlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
Merlin is working for takedown but Pentele is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pentti Pentele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.
A head punch on the inside from Merlin fails to land.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Merlin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele. #BC2#
Merlin manages to break the clinch.
Merlin takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Pentti Pentele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merlin avoids the head kick by Pentele.
Merlin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pentele defends it well.
Pentele takes a swing at Merlin's ribcage but misses.
Merlin throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentele.
Merlin misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Pentele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pentele misses with a right hand
and Merlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Merlin throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Merlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merlin thinking.
Pentele moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Merlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merlin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Merlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Merlin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pentele to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Merlin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pentele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Merlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pentele circles away quickly and effectively.
Merlin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Merlin misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Pentele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Merlin.
Pentele throws out a powerful jab.
Merlin misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Merlin. That snapped Pentele's head back.
Pentele looks to land a combination but Merlin avoids it well. #TD2#
Merlin drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. #REVR#
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Merlin is looking for a triangle but Pentele pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Merlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pentele controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xavier Merlin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Merlin looks to clinch
and Merlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merlin jabs at Pentele's body.
Pentele misses with a hook. Merlin ducked under it nicely.
Pentele lands a jab.
Merlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merlin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Merlin moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Merlin tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Merlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Merlin wants a takedown but no success here.
Merlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Merlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike.
Pentele lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Merlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merlin misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merlin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pentele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Merlin can turn it around.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Merlin misses with a body punch.
Merlin has a couple of punches blocked by Pentele.
Pentele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Merlin misses with a punch to the body.
Merlin throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele is pressed up against the cage. Merlin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pentele down to the mat. Pentele avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
It looks like Pentele has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pentti Pentele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.
Merlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Pentele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Merlin wants to clinch.
Merlin looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merlin throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pentele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merlin misses with a jab to the body
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merlin.
Merlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
A slow jab from Merlin misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Merlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Merlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merlin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pentele scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Merlin clinches with his opponent.
Merlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pentele - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Merlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Merlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Pentele.
Merlin tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Merlin back against the cage.
Merlin has a couple of punches blocked by Pentele.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merlin misses with the head strike.
Merlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pentele backwards. #T4#
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Merlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Merlin letting Pentele take a breather here.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Merlin controls his hands.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Merlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merlin is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Merlin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pentele clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A jab from Pentele does it's job there.
Merlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Pentele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pentele takes a swing at Merlin's ribcage but misses.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Merlin ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Merlin swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Merlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.
Merlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merlin avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Merlin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Merlin misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele slips under a jab.
Pentele throws a lazy right hand but Merlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Merlin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Merlin moves out of range as Pentele strikes.
Merlin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pentele defends it well.#T1#
Merlin scores with a jab.
Merlin ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Merlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele throws a combination. Merlin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pentele with a nice cross.
Merlin tries to clinch up.
Merlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Pentele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Merlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pentele scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Merlin misses.
Merlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Pentele throws a body punch but Merlin moves out of range.
Merlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Merlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merlin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pentele to score with a decent uppercut.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Merlin misses with a right hand
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlin.
A quick step to the side and Pentele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merlin cracks Pentele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Merlin misses with an uppercut
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Merlin is rocked!
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Pentele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Merlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
Nice shot lands for Pentele.
Merlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Pentele finish him?
A combination from Merlin does no damage.
Pentele moves out of range as Merlin strikes.
Pentele connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Merlin tumbling to the canvas! Pentele pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Merlin was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pentti Pentele!
An out of breath Pentti Pentele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFLFN-27 - Petrov Vs. Mason
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Pentele dodges the punch combination from Takamura.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Takamura avoids them all with ease.
Takamura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Takamura takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Takamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamura. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takamura looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Pentele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Pentele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takamura swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takamura.
Takamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Takamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pentele slips under a jab from Takamura.
Takamura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Takamura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pentele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pentele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Takamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele misses with a right hand
and Takamura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele is looking for the big counter here.
Takamura throws a body punch but Pentele moves out of range.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele moves out of range as Takamura strikes.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele dips to his left and cracks Takamura with an uppercut!
Takamura missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele misses with a body kick.
Takamura lands the left hand.
Pentele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Pentele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takamura looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Takamura misses with a hook.
Takamura misses with a looping left.
Takamura misses with a wild body shot.
Takamura swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
Takamura misses with a looping left.
A jab from Takamura misses.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele lands a lovely overhand right.
Takamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele slips under a jab from Takamura.
Despite the aggression on Pentele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pentele blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Pentele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pentele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takamura avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Takamura saw that one coming.
Takamura fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.#T3#
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Takamura is looking to counter punch.
Takamura misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Takamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele counters with a body kick.
Pentele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele connects with a body shot that sends Takamura's belly button to the back.
Takamura with a hook.
Takamura blocks a jab.
Pentele misses with a looping left.
Takamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takamura with a nice cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takamura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pentele finds it's way round the side to connect with Takamura's head.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Pentele lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Mamoru Takamura has been cut.#T4#
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takamura dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele stalks Takamura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takamura's face. Takamura staggers backwards, shaken.
Takamura loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Takamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Takamura lands a body shot.
Takamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pentele's head.
Takamura throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takamura throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele misses with a looping left.
Takamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Pentele throws a body punch but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Takamura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pentele cracks the inside of Takamura's front leg.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Takamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takamura might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Takamura throws a series of punches but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele lands a two punch combo.
Pentele fails to land with a series of punches.
Takamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takamura throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamoru Takamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takamura at a distance.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Takamura's shoulder, as Takamura tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Takamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takamura.
A big left from Takamura misses.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Takamura scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takamura works Pentele's body with a nice hook.
Pentele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Pentele throws a jab when Takamura was well out of range.
Pentele scores with a jab. Takamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pentele throws a looping overhand right but Takamura ducks down to avoid it.
Takamura misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takamura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele dodges the punch combination from Takamura.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Takamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takamura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Takamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takamura back to the cage. Pentele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takamura.
Takamura needs to keep his hands up - Pentele had a free shot at his head there.
Pentele throws a lazy uppercut
and Takamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pentele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
A big right from Takamura misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pentele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Takamura misses with a hook
enabling Pentele to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Takamura.
Takamura staying out of range there.
Pentele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Takamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takamura misses the shot to the body.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Takamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
Pentele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Takamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Takamura blocks a leg kick.
Pentele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takamura looks to land a combination but Pentele avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Takamura.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Pentele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takamura misses the jab.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pentele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takamuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pentele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takamura throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
Takamura misses the jab.
Pentele throws a counter combo.
Takamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele throws a hook but Takamura blocks it.#T4#
Pentele thuds a left hand into Takamura's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takamura back to the cage. Pentele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele fails to land with a series of punches.
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takamura defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele is looking to slow Takamura down with leg kicks.
Takamura jabs Pentele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takamura slips a jab from Pentele.
Takamura moves away from the strike by Pentele.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele misses with a series of wild punches.
Takamura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Takamura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takamura.
Takamura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takamura throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Takamura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pentele takes a swing at Takamura's ribcage but misses.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Pentele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takamura misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Takamura both land. Nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pentele.
Pentele tests Takamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pentele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takamura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pentele scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Takamura.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Pentele slips under a jab.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Takamura.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takamura.
Takamura throws a jab when Pentele was well out of range.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Takamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Takamura.
Pentele works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Pentele.
Takamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takamura throws a series of punches but Pentele avoids them all with ease.
Takamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamura. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.
Pentele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Pentele lands.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Takamura.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Takamura lands a jab.
Takamura swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Takamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pentele doesn't seem bothered though.
Takamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pentele is looking to slow Takamura down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Takamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Takamura loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Takamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Pentele.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Takamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pentele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentele is just out of range.
Takamura tries to clinch but Pentele is having none of it.
Takamura misses with a looping left.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Takamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takamura ducks right into an uppercut from Pentele.
Takamura clobbers Pentele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pentele digs a good hook to Takamura's body.
Pentele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pentele slips a jab and a cross from Takamura. #T4#
Takamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Takamura.
Pentele connects with a leg kick. Takamura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele connects with a body shot that sends Takamura's belly button to the back.
A big right from Takamura misses.
Pentele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pentele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele scores with a jab. Takamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele misses with a wild combination.
Takamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Pentele counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Takamura.
Pentele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mamoru Takamura.
Well Pentele 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
During a confident post fight interview, Pentti Pentele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFL- 74 FE Vs. UTH 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Pentele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pentele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doherty's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pentele throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry fails to land the takedown.
Curry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curry dives in and grabs Pentele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pentele pushes down on Curry's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Pentele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pentele scores with a shot to the body.
Curry misses with a takedown attempt
and Pentele counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steph Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curry staying out of range there.
Curry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pentele looks to land a combination but Curry avoids it well.
Pentele slaps away a takedown attempt from Curry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pentele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pentele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Curry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curry connects with a leg kick. Pentele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curry misses with the combination.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Curry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pentele throws a jab when Curry was well out of range.
Pentele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Pentele.
Curry throws out a powerful jab.
Pentele jabs Curry to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Pentele tries to sprawl but Curry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele has a hand on Curry's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Curry takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pentele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curry wants to control the pace but Pentele is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Pentele working to try and regain half guard.
Curry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pentele has given up his back here.
Pentele tries to roll but Curry sticks to his back.
Pentele is taking damage to the body and head.
Pentele tries to escape the position. #T3#
Curry is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pentele trying to control the hands but Curry won't let him.
Curry keeps control of the position easily here as Pentele tries to buck him off.
Pentele tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Curry controlling the pace for now.
Pentele slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Curry is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pentele!
Curry controlling the position easily from mount.
Pentele is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Curry breaks from Pentele's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pentele is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pentele tries to hold on but Curry pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Curry clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Curry gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Curry won't allow Pentele to sweep him here.
Pentele wants to stand but Curry is controlling the position.
Pentele looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curry puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Curry trying to pass the guard but Pentele defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Curry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pentele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Pentele is trying to stand back up but Curry is controlling him #SUB2#
Pentele looking for a kimura from the bottom but Curry passes into side control!
Pentele is pushing Curry's head away, looking to escape. Curry manages to hold on to the position though.
Pentele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Curry trying to control the action but Pentele is working from the bottom.
Pentele is being controlled here.
Curry working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curry is staying tight to Pentele's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pentele tries to buck Curry off but Curry is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pentele throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curry attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
Pentele checks a low kick from Curry.
Pentele swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Curry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pentele's guard.
Curry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curry trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pentele working for a triangle but Curry defends it easily.
Steph Curry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pentele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pentele keeping full guard, as Curry tries to pass.
Curry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curry pushes down on Pentele's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Curry is looking to advance position but Pentele won't allow it.
Pentele is looking for a sweep. Curry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pentele is trying to maintain the position but Curry is very close to passing his half guard.
Curry working Pentele over with strikes.
Curry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Curry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pentele wants to hold on but Curry pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentele is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steph Curry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pentele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curry. #TD#
Curry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Curry works his foot free and advances to mount.
Curry tries to control but Pentele wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Curry has hold of Pentele's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pentele manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T1#
Pentele working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Curry cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pentele sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pentele wants to get back to his feet.
Curry controlling the pace.
Pentele is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Pentele throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Pentele with the active half guard here but Curry passes nicely into side control.
Curry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pentele can do to turn this around?
Curry controls the position.
Pentele wants to control but Curry postures up.
Pentele is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Curry has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pentele tries to improve position but can't.
Curry just content to control the position. #T3#
Curry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pentele for as long as he can get away with.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Curry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Curry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Curry wants a takedown.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curry leaning his opponent against the cage.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry. #T4#
Pentele is working Curry over against the cage.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curry can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pentele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Pentele.
Curry looking to slow down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curry goes for a takedown attempt but Pentele pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steph Curry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Curry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steph Curry!
After the fight, Steph Curry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RFL-70
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Changggg takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Changggg blocks a jab.
Pentele throws a hook but Changggg avoids it easily.
Changggg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pentele's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Changggg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pentele tests Changggg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Changggg.
Changggg jabs at Pentele's body.
Changggg scores with a body shot.
Changggg cracks Pentele with a good jab.
Pentele scores with a hook.
Pentele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Changggg clinches up with Pentele and pushes him back against the cage.
Changggg trying to land knees to the body.
Changggg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Changggg can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Pentele managing to block the knees to the body from Changggg.
Pentele's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele. #T1#
Knees to the body from Changggg.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pentele takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pentele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pentele avoids a wild elbow strike from Changggg.
Changggg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
Changggg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Changggg lands a knee to the body.
Changggg landing knees to the head.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Changggg's head.
A short right from Changggg.
Pentele leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pentele gets through Changggg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Changggg crunches a lovely knee into Pentele's ribcage.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Changggg.
Changggg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pentele avoids it.
Changggg lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Pentele lands a right hand.
Changggg blocks an elbow strike.
Changggg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Changggg pushes Pentele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
Changggg tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele lands a left hand.
Changggg tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Changggg back against the cage.
Changggg lands an uppercut.
A short left from Pentele. #T3#
Pentele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Changggg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Changggg.
Changggg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pentele's defenses.
Pentele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pentele is stalling here.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Changggg.
Pentele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Changggg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pentele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Pentele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Changggg tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Changggg back against the cage.
Changggg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Changggg backwards.
Pentele working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele prevents a body shot from Changggg.
Changggg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pentele will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Changggg up against the cage.
Changggg working aggressively here.
Pentele lands with a left to the head.
Pentele is working Changggg over against the cage.
Changggg pushes off an throws an elbow but Pentele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Pentele.
Pentele stalls.
Changggg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pentele.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Changggg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Changggg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pentele under the eye.
Pentele connects with a single shot there.
Changggg misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele throws out a counter right but Changggg avoids it with no problem.
Changggg scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele cracks Changggg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pentele moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Changggg.
Changggg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Changggg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentele is just out of range.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
Changggg misses with a body shot.
Changggg checks a low kick from Pentele.
Pentele scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele moves out of range of the body kick.
Changggg lands with a good body shot.
Changggg throws a body punch but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Changggg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Changggg is looking to wear down Pentele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Changggg takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Pentele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Changggg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Despite the aggression on Pentele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pedro Changggg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Changggg. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Pentele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Changggg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Changggg scores with a jab. Pentele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Changggg is looking to clinch but Pentele is avoiding it.
Changggg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penteles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Changggg.
Changggg throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Changggg misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Changggg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Changggg drops his hands momentarily and Pentele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Changggg checks a low kick from Pentele.
Changggg ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Changggg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Changggg misses with a hook to the body
and Pentele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Changggg throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Changggg ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Pentele lands a glancing blow to the side of Changggg's head.
Pentele is looking to score with low kicks.
Changggg takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Pentele looks to land a left hand but Changggg moved out of range nicely.
Changggg missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele takes a swing at Changggg's ribcage but misses.
Pentele misses with a straight left.
Changggg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Changggg.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Changggg.
Changggg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Changggg misses with a hook.
Changggg throws a body punch but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Changggg throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pentele avoids it.
A jab from Changggg misses.
Pentele jabs at Changggg's body.
Changggg throws a nice looking combination but Pentele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Changggg. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Pentele takes one to the chin there.
Pentele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Changggg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Changggg.
Changggg tried to score with a low kick but Pentele checks it.
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Pentele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Changggg throws a right and a left that Pentele avoids nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pentele, right into the meat.
Changggg's corner calls for a 1-2. Changggg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Changggg lands a nice hook to Pentele's body. Pentele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pentele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pentele looks to land a right hand but Changggg moved out of range.
Changggg lands a nice hook to Pentele's body. Pentele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Changggg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Pentele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Changggg avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Changggg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Changggg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Changggg lands a slapping body shot.
Changggg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Changggg avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Changggg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Changggg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentele is just out of range.
Pentele is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pentele cracks the inside of Changggg's front leg.
Changggg throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Pentele misses.
Changggg ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Changggg throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Changggg throws a body punch but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Changggg.
Changggg scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Changggg is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Changggg takes one on the button.
Oh Changggg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pentele walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Changggg drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pentele swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Changggg's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pentti Pentele!
Our winner, Pentti Pentele, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Pedro Changggg was interviewed post fight and said 'FUCK YOU & GO SHOP AT ORGANIC NUTRITION'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2019

#R1#
Sands throws a right hand that Pentele ducks under and follows up with a left that Pentele also avoids with ease.
Sands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Pentele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sands lands a jab to the head.
Pentele lands a nice shot that snaps Sands's head back.
Pentele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Sands fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pentele to the ground. Sands is now in Pentele's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentele is retaining full guard.
Pentele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pentele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Pentele wriggles free and stands up.
Pentele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sands takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Sands with a poor takedown
and Pentele counters with a series of strikes. Sands will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pentele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sands fails to land with a series of punches.
Pentele lands with a good body shot.
Pentele works Sands's body with a nice hook.
Pentti Pentele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pentele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pentele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sands needs to keep his hands up - Pentele had a free shot at his head there.
Pentele lands with a shot to the body.
Sands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Sands misses.
Sands walks into a straight right hand from Pentele.
Sands slips a jab and a cross from Pentele. #TD#
Sands drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sands tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Pentele is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pentele is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sands is controlling him well.
Pentele can't do much from the bottom here.
Pentele might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sands haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sands lands a few punches from side control.
Sands wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pentele keeps working.
Sands throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Pentele avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sands.
Sands creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pentele sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sands misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Sands.
Sands creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pentele sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sands fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sands looks up at the clock and then as Pentele takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sands smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sands with the ground and pound but Pentele regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Pentele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sands is keen to just control but Pentele is a slippery customer.#T4#
Sands missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sands trying to pass the guard but Pentele defending well.
Sands throwing shots but Pentele is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands prevents Pentele from standing back up.
Sands not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sands wants to control but Pentele is keeping him busy.
Sands thows a huge punch but Pentele dodges it nicely.
Pentele tries to kick Sands off but Sands keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sands throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pentele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pentele.
Pentele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pentele digs a good hook to Sands's body.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sands with a poor takedown
and Pentele counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Sands looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sands thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pentele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sands.
Pentele pushes Sands off looking to stand but Sands dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands trying to control the action but Pentele is working from the bottom.
Sands working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sands thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pentele's head.
Sands has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Pentele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sands trying to control from Pentele's half guard. Pentele has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Sands stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sands throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Sands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sands on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sands dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
Pentele connects with a right hand. Sands shakes it off.#T2#
Sands tries to clinch but Pentele is having none of it.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sands moves away.
Sands checks the leg kick.
Pentele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sands shoots and misses
and Pentele counters with a nice body shot.
Sands shoots in and drives through. Pentele sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentele moves out of range as Sands strikes.
Sands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pentele is fending him off so far but Sands persists. Nope, Pentele circles away and we're back to standing.
Sands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Nice sprawl there from Pentele as Sands shoots in.
Pentele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sands rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Pentele as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands tries to clinch but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele thuds his right hand into Sands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sands blocks a head kick by Pentele. #T3#
Pentele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pentele connects with a body shot that sends Sands's belly button to the back.
Sands ducks right into an uppercut from Pentele.
Pentele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sands walks into a straight right hand from Pentele.#TD#
Sands closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Sands tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pentele is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sands fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Sands misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sands throws a strike aimed at the side of Pentele's head but Pentele avoids it well.
Sands in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sands looks up at the clock and then as Pentele takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sands smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Sands.
Sands working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sands tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pentele lands a jab to the nose.
Pentele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sands.
Pentele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pentele lands a jab to the nose.
Pentele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sands.
Pentele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pentele lands with a cross.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sands moves away.#TD#
Sands throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pentele tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sands is in Pentele's guard.#ES2#
Pentele has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sands is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sands has Pentele pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pentele manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
Pentele stalls. #T1#
Pentele working aggressively here.
Sands looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sands tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pentele just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sands being controlled against the cage.
Sands tries to break the clinch but Pentele is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Pentele.
Sands drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pentele is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele. #TD#
Sands gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Pentele has wrist control.
Pentele controlling Sands's posture.
Sands scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Pentele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands looking to pass the guard.
Sands not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sands working some strikes from top position.
Pentele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sands stands up over Pentele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sands postures up in Pentele's guard and throws a big left but Pentele blocks it.
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobby Sands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pentele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bobby Sands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pentele works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sands has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pentele.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sands at a distance.
Sands changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pentele tries to avoid it but Sands manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pentele to the ground. Pentele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pentele scores with a shot to the body.
Sands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pentele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
An out of breath Pentti Pentele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2018

#R1#
Pentele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pentele's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Boma.
Boma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pentele avoids the head kick by Boma.
Pentele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pentele tries to land a leg kick but Boma saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Boma darts in and clinches Pentele up against the cage.
Boma lands a right hand.
Boma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele tries to stall but Boma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Boma prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Boma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pentele.
Boma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Pentele blocking some punches.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short body shot lands from Boma as the two fighters clinch.
Pentele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Boma. #ROC#
Pentele is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Pentele fails to land.
Boma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pentele's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pentele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards. #T2#
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boma as Pentele tries to tie him up.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Boma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pentele.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Boma as the two fighters clinch.
Boma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penteles head.
Boma lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
A nice left hand lands by Boma. #T3#
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Boma scores with a shot to the side of Pentele's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma.
Boma scores with a hook to the body.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele tries to break free but Boma pushes him back against the cage.
Boma lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Boma.
Pentele looks winded!
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Pentele is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Pentele tries to break free but Boma pushes him back against the cage.
Pentele seems to have recovered his senses.
Boma lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma.
Good body shot from Boma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
A short body shot lands from Boma as the two fighters clinch.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Boma as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
Boma lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Pentele senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Boma!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Boma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018

#R1#
Pentele shoots and misses
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentele goes for a double leg but Duk Koo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duk Koo continues to drive forward.
Pentele shoots in looking for a takedown. Duk Koo tries to sprawl out of it but Pentele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duk Koo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim Duk Koo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Pentele.
Duk Koo scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Duk Koo as Pentele shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pentele tries to clinch there but Duk Koo circles away.
Pentele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Duk Koo lands with a shot to the body.
Pentele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duk Koo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duk Koo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pentele clobbers Duk Koo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pentele shoots in for a double leg but Duk Koo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duk Koo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Duk Koo.
Duk Koo misses with a wild body shot.
Duk Koo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele shoots and misses
and Duk Koo counters with a series of strikes. Pentele will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pentele wants to clinch but Duk Koo slips to the side
and Duk Koo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duk Koo tries for a takedown but Pentele circles away easily
and Pentele counters with a nice body shot.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Duk Koo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duk Koo lands a jab to Pentele's midsection.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Pentele defending well as Duk Koo loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duk Koo throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Duk Koo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Pentele shoots for a double leg takedown but Duk Koo sprawls well. He's pushed Pentele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duk Koo throws a big counter combination but Pentele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Duk Koo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pentele throws a combination that misses
and Duk Koo counters with a right hand to the body.
Duk Koo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duk Koo tries to bum rush Pentele with a series of wild strikes but Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duk Koo circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Duk Koo to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Duk Koo counter with a right hand. #T4#
Duk Koo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pentele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pentele tries for a takedown but Duk Koo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pentele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pentele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duk Koo swivels and escapes.
Duk Koo looks to land a combination. Pentele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele shoots in looking for a takedown but Duk Koo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pentele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duk Koo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pentele looks winded!
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Duk Koo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pentele shoots in for a takedown but Duk Koo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Duk Koo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pentele fails with the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duk Koo.
Duk Koo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duk Koo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pentele shoots in looking for a takedown. Duk Koo tries to sprawl out of it but Pentele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duk Koo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pentele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duk Koo circles away.
It looked like Duk Koo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pentele.
Kim Duk Koo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo connects with the punch.
Duk Koo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duk Koo but Duk Koo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Pentele looks to clinch
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duk Koo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duk Koo.
Pentele with a poor takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Pentti Pentele has been cut.
Pentele is breathing heavily.
Pentele shoots in looking for a takedown. Duk Koo tries to sprawl out of it but Pentele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duk Koo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pentele misses with a takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a left to the body.
Duk Koo lands a right hook to the body.
Pentele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Pentele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duk Koo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duk Koo scores with a punch to the head.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Duk Koo both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duk Koo connects with the punch.
Pentele throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Duk Koo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duk Koo.
Duk Koo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Duk Koo.
Pentele tries to circle away but Duk Koo has him pinned against the cage.
Pentele is trying to pull guard but Duk Koo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pentele jumps guard but Duk Koo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Pentele breaks from the clinch.
Duk Koo moves out of range as Pentele strikes.#T3#
Pentele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duk Koo's waist but Duk Koo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pentele off to one side.
Duk Koo lands with a right hand.
Duk Koo throws out a powerful jab.
Duk Koo jabs at Pentele's body.
Kim Duk Koo is winning the standup battle so far.
Duk Koo misses with the combination.
Duk Koo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Pentele shoots in but no luck this time.
Duk Koo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Duk Koo finds it's target.
Pentele misses with a takedown attempt
and Duk Koo counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Duk Koo cracks Pentele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duk Koo clobbers Pentele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Pentele is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Duk Koo counters with a nice body shot.
Pentele is still on wobbly legs! Can Duk Koo finish him?
Pentele shoots and misses
and Duk Koo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentele is trying desperately to land a takedown but Duk Koo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pentele.
Pentele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pentele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duk Koo scores with a jab.
Duk Koo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Duk Koo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pentele with a poor takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele dives in for a single leg takedown but Duk Koo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duk Koo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Duk Koo cracks Pentele with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Duk Koo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pentele to stand back up!
Duk Koo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duk Koo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duk Koo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pentele doesn't seem bothered though.
Pentele has his takedown stuffed
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim Duk Koo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Pentele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pentele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
Duk Koo cracks Pentele with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Duk Koo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pentele to stand back up!
Duk Koo swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentti Pentele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Duk Koo has a takedown stuffed.
Duk Koo misses with a series of wild punches.
Pentele throws a combination. Duk Koo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele misses with a takedown attempt
and Duk Koo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentele tries a low kick but Duk Koo avoids it.
Pentele seems to have recovered his senses.
Pentele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duk Koo digs a good hook to Pentele's body. #T2#
Pentele tries to clinch up but Duk Koo circles away and keeps his distance.
Duk Koo connects with a body shot that sends Pentele's belly button to the back.
Pentele wants to clinch
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duk Koo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pentele in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duk Koo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pentele at a distance. #CL#
Duk Koo moves into the clinch successfully.
Pentele jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duk Koo walks away with a smile on his face. Pentele gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pentele shoots in and drives through. Duk Koo sprawls well.
Duk Koo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duk Koo.#T3#
Duk Koo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele misses with a combination
and Duk Koo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele tries to close the distance and clinch but Duk Koo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duk Koo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele tries to clinch but Duk Koo moves away
letting Duk Koo counter with a right hand.
A cross from Duk Koo lands.
Kim Duk Koo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pentele closes the distance but Duk Koo moves to the side
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duk Koo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Duk Koo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pentele.
Duk Koo shoots in for a takedown but Pentele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duk Koo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Duk Koo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Pentele shoots for a takedown but Duk Koo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pentele or perhaps it was just good defense by Duk Koo, which made it look bad. #CL#
Duk Koo pushes Pentele up against the cage in a clinch.
Duk Koo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pentele can do to turn this around?
Pentele trying to stall but Duk Koo improves his position.
Duk Koo stops a takedown attempt from Pentele.
Pentele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duk Koo has him pressed against the cage.
Pentti Pentele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentele tries a body shot but Duk Koo blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Duk Koo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duk Koo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Duk Koo!
Kim Duk Koo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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