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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Barrett (ranked 4542 p4p, 439 weight class) and Kokkolan Pentti (ranked 6769 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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285 lbs
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299 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kokkolan Pentti!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett misses with a head kick.
Barrett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like William Barrett has been cut.
Barrett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pentti but Pentti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pentti.
Pentti clinches up against the cage.
Pentti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barrett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barrett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentti avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentti tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentti dives in and grabs Barrett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrett pushes down on Pentti's head and hops out.
William Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kokkolan Pentti.
Pentti shoots in for a takedown but Barrett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pentti moves out of range as Barrett throws a body kick.
Pentti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrett avoids it really well and circles away.
Barrett throws a series of punches but Pentti moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pentti.
Barrett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pentti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pentti darts in looking for a takedown but Barrett gets double underhooks and turns Pentti into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett forces Pentti back against the cage and clinches.
Pentti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barrett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barrett looking for a takedown.
Pentti is trying to pull guard but Barrett has him pressed against the cage.
Pentti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barrett to keep the fight standing.
Pentti is looking to break free of the clinch but Barrett has double underhooks.
Pentti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barrett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barrett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pentti controls the pace.
Pentti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barrett keeping moving, preventing Pentti from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pentti tries to stand but Barrett is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Pentti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pentti shoots in for a double leg but Barrett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barrett shoots in but Pentti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pentti has managed to clinch.
Pentti wants to take the fight to the mat but Barrett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pentti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentti fails to pull guard.
Barrett jumps into guard, dragging Pentti to the mat.
Barrett keeping moving, preventing Pentti from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Barrett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Barrett's cut.
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.
Pentti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrett but Barrett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pentti tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barrett shoots in but no luck this time.
Pentti shoots in but Barrett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pentti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barrett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett trying to keep a closed guard but Pentti is proving a slippery customer.
Pentti tries to stand but Barrett is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pentti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barrett's guard.
Barrett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barrett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pentti is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrett trying to keep a closed guard but Pentti is proving a slippery customer.
Barrett scores with a short punch from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barrett being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pentti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrett as he avoids it easily.
William Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kokkolan Pentti.
Barrett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barrett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barrett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pentti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barrett as he jumps to the side.
Pentti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett swats away the attempt to clinch by Pentti.
Barrett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barrett manages to break the clinch.
Pentti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrett avoids it really well and circles away.
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barrett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pentti jumps guard but Barrett stands there with Pentti around his waist. Pentti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pentti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pentti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barrett is keeping busy.
Pentti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pentti tries to score a body lock takedown but Barrett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barrett leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrett wants a takedown.
Barrett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pentti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barrett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pentti pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that William Barrett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Barrett's cut.
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!
Pentti tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barrett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pentti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pentti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barrett.
Pentti tries to clinch there but Barrett circles away.
Pentti connects with a body shot that sends Barrett's belly button to the back.
Pentti dives in and grabs Barrett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrett pushes down on Pentti's head and hops out.
Pentti tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barrett slaps away a takedown attempt from Pentti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oooooh!!! Pentti has knocked Barrett down with a huge combo! Pentti steps away and waves a wobbly Barrett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentti misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barrett wants it to stay on the feet.
William Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kokkolan Pentti.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pentti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
William Barrett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pentti has a takedown stuffed.
Barrett stuffs the takedown.
Pentti slips a jab from Barrett.
Pentti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barrett wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentti lands a nice shot that snaps Barrett's head back.
Pentti shoots in looking for a takedown. Barrett tries to sprawl out of it but Pentti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barrett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pentti looks for a takedown but Barrett sprawls well.
Barrett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrett closes the distance and pushes Pentti back into the cage.
Pentti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett managing to block the knees to the body from Pentti.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barrett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barrett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Barrett for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Pentti tries to score a body lock takedown but Barrett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pentti tries to pull guard but Barrett holds him up against the cage and eventually Pentti drops back down to his feet.
Pentti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pentti tries to pull guard but Barrett holds him up against the cage and eventually Pentti drops back down to his feet.
That's four 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.
Pentti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barrett.
Pentti looking to slow down the pace here.
Pentti is trying to pull guard but Barrett has him pressed against the cage.
Barrett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pentti prevents it.
Pentti tries to pull guard but Barrett won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pentti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kokkolan Pentti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Barrett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice elbow from Barrett.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kokkolan Pentti.
I think Barrett 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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