PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fray Bentos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pennanen
vs
Bentos

182 cm
26
199 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

184 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Juho Pennanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fray Bentos!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennanen shoots in and drives through. Bentos sprawls well.

Bentos forces Pennanen back against the ropes and clinches.
Bentos slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pennanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bentos just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bentos prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Pennanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pennanen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bentos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bentos scores with a jab. Pennanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bentos clinches up with Pennanen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pennanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bentos just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bentos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bentos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pennanen backwards.
Nice body punch from Bentos - that landed with a thud.
Bentos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

Bentos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Bentos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentos swings for the body but Pennanen moves out of range.
Bentos misses with an uppercut. Pennanen saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Bentos as Pennanen shoots in.
Fray Bentos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pennanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bentos.
Bentos misses with a combination

and Pennanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bentos's guard.
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!
Pennanen stays in close to Bentos's body and controls the position.
Bentos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bentos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pennanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen is pushing down on Bentos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bentos is fighting to maintain full guard but Pennanen has managed to sneak the leg through.

Pennanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pennanen is keen to just control but Bentos is a slippery customer.
Pennanen is really struggling to control Bentos but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentos is positioning himself well to prevent Pennanen advancing to mount.

Pennanen is looking for a kimura here.
Pennanen trying to control from half guard but Bentos is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fray Bentos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bentos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pennanen manages to avoid it.
Bentos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bentos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bentos stuffs the takedown.
Bentos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horrible takedown by Pennanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bentos which made him look bad.
Bentos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pennanen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Pennanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pennanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bentos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentos misses with a wild body shot.
Bentos misses the jab.
Bentos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pennanen is out of range.
Pennanen tries to clinch up
and Bentos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bentos lands a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Pennanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bentos which made him look bad.

Bentos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pennanen, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen takes a shot to the head.
Bentos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pennanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bentos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bentos avoiding damage.
Bentos lands a left hand.
Bentos lands a right hand.
Bentos tries to work over Pennanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pennanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Bentos tries to throw a body punch but Pennanen avoids it by throwing Bentos back against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pennanen.
Pennanen can't break the clinch.
Bentos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bentos slowing the pace effectively.
Pennanen misses with some punches.
Come on Bentos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bentos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bentos lands a hook that snaps the head of Pennanen backwards.
Bentos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pennanen backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bentos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pennanen is working for takedown but Bentos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bentos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pennanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Bentos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bentos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bentos is working Pennanen over against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bentos tries to work over Pennanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pennanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bentos walks away with a smile on his face. Pennanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fray Bentos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bentos misses with an uppercut. Pennanen saw that one coming.
Pennanen fails with the takedown.
Bentos swings widly with a right hand

and Pennanen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bentos wants to get back to full guard.
Bentos is staying active underneath Pennanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pennanen trying to pass the guard but Bentos defending well.
Pennanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Juho Pennanen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pennanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bentos misses with a low kick.
Pennanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bentos but Bentos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bentos digs a good hook to Pennanen's body.
Bentos takes a swing at Pennanen's ribcage but misses.
Bentos throws a leg kick

so Pennanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pennanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bentos is retaining full guard.
Pennanen trying to control but Bentos is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentos keeping full guard, as Pennanen tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentos keeping moving, preventing Pennanen from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Juho Pennanen just wasn't active enough.
Pennanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bentos tries to avoid it but Pennanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bentos to the ground. Bentos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Pennanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentos misses with a lunging right hand

so Pennanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bentos looking to control but Pennanen passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pennanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bentos trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Pennanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bentos sees it coming and defends easily.
Pennanen wants to take a breather but Bentos is having none of it.
Bentos tries to roll over but Pennanen keeps him under control.

Pennanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bentos has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pennanen is looking to take a break and control but Bentos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juho Pennanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bentos 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Fray Bentos!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Fray Bentos!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Fray Bentos!

Fray Bentos wins by unanimous decision!