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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Duk Koo (ranked 4461 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Pentele (ranked 6730 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentti Pentele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Duk Koo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Pentele!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
Pentele breaks from the clinch.
Duk Koo moves out of range as Pentele strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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