PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 5524 p4p, 5952 weight class) and August Penttinen (ranked 548 p4p, 563 weight class). Penttinen has chosen Sexy and I Know It as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Penttinen

200 cm
25
245
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
215
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, August Penttinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penttinen feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Penttinen changes levels and 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.
Penttinen wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Penttinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Penttinen is retaining full guard.
Smith stops Penttinen from standing up.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Penttinen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Penttinen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penttinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is trying to keep Penttinen in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith has his foot on Penttinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penttinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith trying to control the position.
Penttinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penttinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith striking from the bottom.
Penttinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Penttinen thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Penttinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Penttinen eventually gives up the hold.
Penttinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Penttinen.
Smith trying to control but Penttinen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Penttinen seems content to control.

Penttinen is looking for a kimura here.
Penttinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith trying to hold on to Penttinen's head to control him but Penttinen postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penttinen defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Penttinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith is working for takedown but Penttinen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penttinen wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Penttinen is looking for a takedown.
Penttinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Penttinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Penttinen controls his hands.
Penttinen wants a takedown.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Penttinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Penttinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Penttinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith controls Penttinen momentarily but Penttinen frees himself.
Penttinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penttinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Penttinen is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Penttinen defends it.
Penttinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Penttinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Penttinen is working away.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penttinen wants to get back to his feet.
Penttinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith is standing up over Penttinen. Penttinen looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
Penttinen is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Penttinen wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Penttinen gets the takedown into side control.
Penttinen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
August Penttinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here as Penttinen stalls from top position.
Smith stops Penttinen from passing to mount.
Smith regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Penttinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is in trouble now - Penttinen has advanced to mount!

Penttinen goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
Smith won't allow Penttinen to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penttinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
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 John Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Penttinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penttinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Penttinen looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Smith trying to control but Penttinen is working from the bottom.

Penttinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penttinen is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penttinen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penttinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Penttinen is keeping the position.
Penttinen controlling the position.
Penttinen is continuing to stall.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Penttinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Smith has Penttinen pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penttinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Penttinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Penttinen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Penttinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Penttinen dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Penttinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penttinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Penttinen won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Penttinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Penttinen from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Penttinen is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penttinen is controlling him.
Penttinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Penttinen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Penttinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Penttinen keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
August Penttinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penttinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Penttinen!