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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Pentacost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lundgren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pentacost swats away the attempt to clinch by Lundgren.
A low kick from Lundgren misses
and Pentacost counters with a body kick that stops Lundgren in his tracks momentarily.
Pentacost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lundgren circles away quickly and effectively.
Lundgren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pentacost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentacost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pentacost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pentacost.
Pentacost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentacost.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses.
Pentacost catches Lundgren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pentacost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pentacost duly obliges.
Pentacost throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Lundgren stumbling backwards into the cage! Lundgren bounces back off the cage towards Pentacost, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Pentacost lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Pentacost celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stacker Pentacost!
Our winner, Stacker Pentacost, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Number.
Pentacost scores with a shot to the body.
Number is breathing heavily.
Pentacost cracks Number with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Pentacost.
Number looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentacost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Number's sensitive parts.
Pentacost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Pentacost.
Number takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pentacost dips to his left and cracks Number with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentacost punishes Number's body with a nice straight punch.
Pentacost thuds his right hand into Number's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Number is rocked!
Pentacost seems to be stalking Number here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Number drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stacker Pentacost!
A very excited looking Stacker Pentacost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Pentacost scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schweidler throws a big shot that misses.
Schweidler dodges the punch combination from Pentacost.
A big right from Pentacost misses.
A big right from Schweidler misses.
Schweidler defending well as Pentacost loads up on a big left hand.
Schweidler ducks under a wild hook from Pentacost.
Schweidler digs a good body shot into Pentacost's ribs.
Pentacost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schweidler was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentacost.
Pentacost throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pentacost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pentacost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schweidler swings for the body but Pentacost moves out of range.
Schweidler throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Pentacost scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rene Schweidler has been cut.
Pentacost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pentacost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Schweidler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schweidler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pentacost throws an overhand right that lands on Schweidler's shoulder, as Schweidler tries to avoid the shot.
Schweidler throws a counter high kick but Pentacost was just alert enough to avoid it.
Schweidler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schweidler fails to land with a series of punches.
Schweidler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentacost moves away.
A combination from Pentacost does no damage.
Schweidler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pentacost.
Pentacost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schweidler throws a sloppy head kick and Pentacost moves out of range easily.
Pentacost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses.
Schweidler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Schweidler misses
and Pentacost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Schweidler misses. #CL2#
Pentacost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pentacost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schweidler's efforts to push away.#T2#
Schweidler tries to break free but Pentacost pushes him back against the cage.
Pentacost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schweidler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentacost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the head but Schweidler blocks with his arms.
Schweidler pushes Pentacost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schweidler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pentacost blocks a body shot from Schweidler.
Schweidler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentacost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentacost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schweidler backwards.
Schweidler tries to break the clinch but Pentacost is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentacost.
Schweidler is trying to push Pentacost away but Pentacost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schweidler has a couple of punches blocked by Pentacost.
Schweidler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Pentacost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schweidler working aggressively here.
Pentacost working Schweidler over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Pentacost breaks the clinch.
Pentacost throws a hook but Schweidler blocks it.
Pentacost tries to close the distance and clinch but Schweidler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schweidler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pentacost lands a jab to the head.
Schweidler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentacost.
Pentacost connects with a body shot.
Schweidler throws a nice looking combination but Pentacost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schweidler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schweidler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schweidler is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Schweidler.
Pentacost lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentacost swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Pentacost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schweidler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentacost avoids the head kick by Schweidler.
Pentacost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schweidler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentacost was well out of range. Poor timing from Schweidler.
Pentacost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schweidler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schweidler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Pentacost both land. Nice combination.
Pentacost lands a body shot.
Pentacost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Pentacost lands a big head kick that sends Schweidler tumbling to the mat! Pentacost takes a step backwards and waves Schweidler back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Schweidler is rocked!#CUT2#
Rene Schweidler's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schweidler throws a series of punches but Pentacost avoids them all with ease.
Schweidler throws a big shot that misses.
Pentacost lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schweidler will feel that in the morning.
Pentacost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rene Schweidler'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.
#R2#
Pentacost lands a slapping body shot.
Pentacost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pentacost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schweidler misses with a hook. Pentacost ducked under it nicely.
Pentacost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentacost thuds a left hand into Schweidler's body.
Schweidler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Schweidler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Pentacost counters with a nice right hand that sends Schweidler toppling to the canvas! Schweidler scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pentacost finish him?!
Oh Schweidler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Pentacost cracks Schweidler's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Schweidler slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Pentacost can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stacker Pentacost!
After winning the bout, Stacker Pentacost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rene Schweidler was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arvo Laar (ranked 7100 p4p, 698 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5699 p4p, 617 weight class). Laar comes to the cage accompanied by some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Stacker Pentacost has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Arvo Laar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laar closes the distance and clinches.
Laar can't get the takedown.
Pentacost pulls guard successfully.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Laar from controlling successfully.
Laar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pentacost is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Laar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laar trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Laar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pentacost is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Pentacost has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pentacost is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laar (0) vs (2) Pentacost
Laar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pentacost stacks Laar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pentacost! Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (0) vs (5) Pentacost
Laar is looking for a sweep.
Laar is trying to control Pentacost's posture but Pentacost avoids it.
Pentacost content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laar tries to bench press Pentacost off him but Pentacost keeps the position.
Laar sneaks back into half guard.
Laar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laar actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laar trying to control from the bottom.
Laar is looking to improve his position.
Pentacost moves into full mount! Laar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (0) vs (8) Pentacost
Laar tries to hold on but Pentacost postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pentacost controlling his opponent.
Laar is desperately trying to improve his position but Pentacost has a good base and remains in mount.
Pentacost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laar working to try and regain half guard.
Laar tries to hold on but Pentacost postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laar tries to hold on but Pentacost postures up.
Pentacost looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pentacost controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is continuing to stall.
Laar tries to control Pentacost's body but Pentacost pushes him off. Laar squirms to his side and now Pentacost has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laar (0) vs (11) Pentacost
Good control from Pentacost.
Laar is trying to break free.
Pentacost doesn't have the hooks in and Laar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laar (2) vs (11) Pentacost
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laar trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Laar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laar tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Laar is pushing down on Pentacost's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pentacost is fighting to maintain full guard but Laar has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laar wants to work for an arm triangle but Pentacost is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laar in particular looking to stall.
Pentacost moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Laar from controlling successfully.
Laar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laar looking to sit in guard and control but Pentacost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laar (2) vs (13) Pentacost
Laar has Pentacost pulled in close to control his posture.
Laar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pentacost passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (2) vs (16) Pentacost
Laar is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost just content to control the position.
Laar is looking to regain half guard here but Pentacost keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Laar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laar is trying to escape the position but Pentacost is controlling the position.
Laar is looking to regain half guard here but Pentacost keeps moving and retains side control.
Well,Laar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laar is trying to get back to half guard.
Pentacost controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laar is trying to improve his position.
Pentacost content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost wins on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Stacker Pentacost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5539 p4p, 599 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 9823 p4p, 775 weight class). Pentacost comes to the cage accompanied by Code Blue Coma/ Downset. On his way into the cage it seems that Stacker Pentacost has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stacker Pentacost seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pentacost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whiston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pentacost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whiston is working for takedown but Pentacost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pentacost is looking for a takedown.
Whiston tries to pull guard but Pentacost holds him up against the cage and eventually Whiston drops back down to his feet.
Stacker Pentacost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pentacost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whiston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pentacost to keep the fight standing.
Pentacost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whiston prevents it.
Whiston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whiston is pulling down on Pentacost's head. It's preventing any offense from Pentacost, at least for the moment.
Whiston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Pentacost's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pentacost stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whiston controls Pentacost momentarily but Pentacost frees himself.
Whiston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pentacost haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pentacost tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Pentacost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to hit a switch here but Pentacost passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whiston there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (3) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston wants to hold on but Pentacost pushes him away.
Whiston gets back to half guard.
Whiston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Whiston is looking to control Pentacost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Whiston trying to get back to full guard but Pentacost takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (6) vs (0) Whiston
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Whiston tries to lock up and control but Pentacost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pentacost controlling the position easily from mount.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentacost content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to improve his position but instead Pentacost has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pentacost (9) vs (0) Whiston
Pentacost keeps control of the position as Whiston tries to break free.
Whiston just trying to survive but Pentacost is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Whiston is really stuck here.
Whiston is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pentacost.
Pentacost is hanging on to Whiston's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pentacost gets his hands free as Whiston looks to control.
Whiston can't escape the position.
Whiston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Whiston tries to roll but Pentacost sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost controlling the position well here. Whiston rolled but Pentacost kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pentacost is hanging on to Whiston's back as he tries to escape.
Whiston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whiston is still trying to improve position.
Pentacost not allowing Whiston to control his hands.
Whiston tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pentacost is trying to stick to Whiston's back but Whiston is turning into Pentacost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pentacost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whiston. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (9) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pentacost has control of Whiston's left arm, preventing Whiston from doing any damage.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pentacost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston 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.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Pentacost controlling Whiston's posture.
Pentacost wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston slips nicely into half guard.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Pentacost defends it.
Whiston is keen to just control but Pentacost is a slippery customer.
Pentacost has his hands clasped together around Whiston's back. He's all about the action.
Pentacost won't allow Whiston to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is stalling here. Pentacost is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Whiston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pentacost has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pentacost (13) vs (2) Whiston
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face as Pentacost controls the position.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiston being controlled for a moment.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to remain calm as Pentacost controls from the top position.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Pentacost just content to control the position.
Whiston is trying to control Pentacost's posture but Pentacost avoids it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Pentacost working away.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
What's Whiston going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Whiston tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Pentacost staying calm.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
Pentacost's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Stacker Pentacost, 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. |
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 2113 p4p, 281 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5391 p4p, 605 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pentacost has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
Pentacost gets underhooks to prevent Burns's takedown attempt.
Burns lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Pentacost
Pentacost controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Pentacost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Pentacost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost seems keen to control Burns's posture.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pentacost trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burns 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.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Pentacost wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Pentacost has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns 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.
Pentacost looking to control.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pentacost has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns pushing down on Pentacost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pentacost knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pentacost trying to get back to full guard but Burns takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (0) Pentacost
Burns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Pentacost is looking to get to half guard.
Burns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Burns wants to take his opponent's back but Pentacost doesn't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling from the full mount.
Burns pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Burns content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to control but Pentacost wriggling away.
Pentacost is controlling an arm, preventing Burns from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pentacost sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pentacost gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pentacost holds on and takes a little breather.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost trying to control the position here.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pentacost holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is keeping the position.
Pentacost seems keen to control Burns's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost looking to control.
Pentacost is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns is looking to advance position but Pentacost has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (5) vs (4) Pentacost
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pentacost trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Pentacost controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to lock up and control but Pentacost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pentacost controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Burns takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Brian Burns thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 307 p4p, 46 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5351 p4p, 606 weight class). Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pentacost darts in and clinches Fokin up against the cage.
Fokin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fokin manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fokin (4) vs (0) Pentacost
You can see the frustration on Pentacost's face as Fokin controls the position.
Fokin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fokin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pentacost wants to control but Fokin postures up.
Fokin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Pentacost but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fokin (6) vs (0) Pentacost
Pentacost is controlling an arm, preventing Fokin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pentacost is trying to escape the mount.
Fokin controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pentacost for as long as he can get away with.
Pentacost is squirming around, avoiding Fokin's attempts to control the action.
Fokin working for a submission but Pentacost is keeping him at bay.
Fokin wants to control the pace but Pentacost is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to take his opponent's back but Pentacost doesn't allow it.
Fokin controlling from mount.
Pentacost tries to lock up and control but Fokin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost can't escape the position.
Fokin controlling from the full mount.
Fokin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking to control but Pentacost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fokin controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin continues to stall.
Fokin looking to control but Pentacost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fokin controlling from mount.
Pentacost is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to take his opponent's back but Pentacost doesn't allow it.
Fokin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fokin tries to control but Pentacost wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin controlling from mount.
Fokin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pentacost has worked his arm free - good work by Pentacost!
Fokin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pentacost's legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is looking to reverse the position.
Fokin is looking to take a break and control but Pentacost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pentacost seems a little lost for a moment, as Fokin dominates the positioning.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fokin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pentacost's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fokin taking a break here but Pentacost is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fokin is taking a breather. Pentacost 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pentacost is staying active underneath Fokin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fokin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to free his trapped foot but Pentacost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fokin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fokin trying to mount his opponent but Pentacost defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost keeping hold of Fokin's head, controlling as best he can.
Pentacost won't allow Fokin to pass to mount.
Fokin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (9) vs (0) Pentacost
Fokin controls the position from side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Pentacost's face as Fokin controls the position.
Fokin trying to control the position but Pentacost is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentacost seems a little lost for a moment, as Fokin dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fokin takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Georgy Fokin is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Georgy Fokin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hamza Keita (ranked 2407 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5228 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita comes to the cage accompanied by Secka - Pointure . Pentacost is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Code Blue Coma/ Downset. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hamza Keita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pentacost clinches up with Keita and pushes him back against the cage.
Keita tries to pull guard but Pentacost holds him up against the cage and eventually Keita drops back down to his feet.
Pentacost is looking for a takedown.
Pentacost wants a takedown but no success here.
Keita tries to pull guard but Pentacost holds him up against the cage and eventually Keita drops back down to his feet.
Pentacost drags the fight down to the ground.
Keita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pentacost manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keita has Pentacost in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (0) vs (2) Pentacost
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita wants to sweep here but Pentacost controlling him for the moment.
Keita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pentacost has picked Keita up and slammed him! Keita can't keep hold of the triangle and Pentacost manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (0) vs (5) Pentacost
Pentacost is staying tight to Keita's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Keita can't do much from the bottom here.
Keita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keita trying to remain calm as Pentacost controls from the top position.
Keita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pentacost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita can't do much from the bottom here.
Keita is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keita wants to control but Pentacost postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keita tries to bench press Pentacost off him but Pentacost keeps the position.
Keita is working hard here to advance position.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to improve position but can't.
Pentacost is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Keita's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to bench press Pentacost off him but Pentacost keeps the position.
Keita is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pentacost's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pentacost moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (0) vs (8) Pentacost
Pentacost controls the position.
Keita tries to bench press Pentacost off him but Pentacost keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita is trying to improve his position.
Keita can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to improve position but can't.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
Keita tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Keita being controlled for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keita trying to get back to full guard but Pentacost takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (0) vs (11) Pentacost
Keita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keita is just holding on here. Pentacost manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Keita (0) vs (14) Pentacost
Pentacost is riding his opponent, not letting Keita buck him off.
Keita tries to roll but Pentacost sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control the hands but Pentacost breaks the grip.
Pentacost has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Keita's body.
Keita tries to escape but Pentacost has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Keita is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Keita trying to control the hands but Pentacost won't let him.
Keita tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost controlling the position well here. Keita rolled but Pentacost kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Keita trying to control but not successfully.
Pentacost just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Keita rolls, trying to escape but Pentacost keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Keita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pentacost is trying to stick to Keita's back but Keita is turning into Pentacost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pentacost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Keita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (2) vs (14) Pentacost
Keita trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Keita looking to pass the guard.
Keita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pentacost is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pentacost has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keita (2) vs (16) Pentacost
Pentacost controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking to control.
Pentacost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pentacost sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keita's guard.
Keita wants to improve his position but Pentacost is controlling well.
Keita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pentacost jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (2) vs (19) Pentacost
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Pentacost staying calm.
Keita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pentacost controlling from side mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking to reverse the position.
Keita gets back to half guard.
Pentacost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keita trying to get back to full guard but Pentacost takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keita (2) vs (22) Pentacost
Pentacost is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentacost controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost wins on points by 22 to 2.
Stacker Pentacost is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Stacker Pentacost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5210 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Tolonen (ranked 5629 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentacost comes to the cage accompanied by Code Blue Coma/ Downset. Matti Tolonen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Matti Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tolonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tolonen tries for a takedown but Pentacost manages to get underhooks.
Pentacost pulls guard.
Pentacost has his hands on Tolonen's head, controlling the position.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Tolonen tries to pass.
Pentacost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pentacost pulls Tolonen in to control the position.
Pentacost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (2) vs (0) Tolonen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Pentacost tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolonen is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tolonen moves into full guard.
Tolonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tolonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pentacost controls the pace.
Pentacost tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolonen is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tolonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tolonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pentacost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pentacost looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pentacost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tolonen is pulling down on Pentacost's head. It's preventing any offense from Pentacost, at least for the moment.
Tolonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolonen, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost 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.
Tolonen working a defensive guard here.
Tolonen pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
Pentacost is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Tolonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pentacost 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.
Tolonen wants to sweep here but Pentacost controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pentacost 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Tolonen controls Pentacost momentarily but Pentacost frees himself.
Tolonen pulls Pentacost in close to his closed guard and prevents Pentacost from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pentacost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Pentacost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pentacost looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tolonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Tolonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pentacost pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tolonen! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (5) vs (0) Tolonen
Tolonen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Pentacost (8) vs (0) Tolonen
Pentacost has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pentacost just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tolonen is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tolonen's body.
Tolonen trying to control the hands but Pentacost breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolonen rolls, trying to escape but Pentacost keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Stacker Pentacost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Matti Tolonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Grappler just got lucky!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5200 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Rogers (ranked 4192 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pentacost might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Code Blue Coma/ Downset. Cesar Rogers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cesar Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pentacost instigates a clinch.
Pentacost works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pentacost (2) vs (0) Rogers
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pentacost is one step ahead there.
Rogers keeps trying to improve his position.
Rogers wants to improve his position but instead Pentacost has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rogers! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (5) vs (0) Rogers
Pentacost controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (5) vs (2) Rogers
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pentacost is keeping the position for now.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Pentacost.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is stalling in the full guard.
Rogers trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pentacost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is keeping the position.
Pentacost is pulling down on Rogers's head to control his posture.
Rogers trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pentacost defends it well.
Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Pentacost is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but Pentacost defending well.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Pentacost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but Pentacost defends it.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is defending well.
Pentacost wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pentacost is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Pentacost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers slows the pace down in half guard.
Pentacost won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.
Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is concentrating on defense, preventing Rogers from advancing position.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Pentacost is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Pentacost preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is taking a breather. Pentacost 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.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Pentacost defends it.
Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Pentacost is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is stalling here. Pentacost is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rogers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pentacost has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pentacost (9) vs (2) Rogers
Pentacost working away.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers wants to control but Pentacost postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is being controlled here.
Pentacost working away.
Rogers is looking to reverse the position.
Rogers is still trying to improve position.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
Pentacost is staying tight to Rogers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to bench press Pentacost off him but Pentacost keeps the position.
Pentacost just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pentacost's best efforts.
Rogers won't allow Pentacost to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Stacker Pentacost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fedro Emiliodingko (ranked 3739 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5136 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Fedro Emiliodingko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Emiliodingko tries to clinch but Pentacost is having none of it.
Pentacost stuffs the takedown.
Pentacost 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.
Emiliodingko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pentacost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emiliodingko somewhat.
Emiliodingko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pentacost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emiliodingko tries to clinch but Pentacost moves out of range.
Pentacost has closed the distance and engaged Emiliodingko in a clinch.
Emiliodingko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedro Emiliodingko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emiliodingko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pentacost gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Emiliodingko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pentacost drags the fight down to the ground.
Emiliodingko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pentacost looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pentacost looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pentacost! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Emiliodingko (0) vs (4) Pentacost
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost takes a little break here. Emiliodingko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Emiliodingko is looking to regain half guard here but Pentacost keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
Pentacost is continuing to stall.
Emiliodingko is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emiliodingko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost stalling.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pentacost trying to control the pace.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions off his back.
Pentacost moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Emiliodingko. Score +3 for passing guard: Emiliodingko (0) vs (7) Pentacost
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Emiliodingko is trying to improve his position.
Pentacost takes a little break here. Emiliodingko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Emiliodingko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pentacost off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Emiliodingko (4) vs (7) Pentacost
Emiliodingko is looking for a choke. Pentacost gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Pentacost manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Emiliodingko (4) vs (9) Pentacost
Emiliodingko working for submissions but it's allowed Pentacost to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko looking for subs off his back but Pentacost has passed one foot through into half guard.
Emiliodingko tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
Pentacost sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions off his back.
Pentacost content to control rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko tries to roll over but Pentacost keeps him under control.
Emiliodingko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pentacost pulls his head out easily.
Pentacost controlling the action here.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions off his back.
Pentacost controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko actively working from the bottom here.
Pentacost is controlling the pace.
Emiliodingko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emiliodingko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions off his back.
Pentacost is taking a breather. Emiliodingko 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.
Emiliodingko with the active half guard here but Pentacost passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Emiliodingko (4) vs (12) Pentacost
Pentacost taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pentacost passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Emiliodingko! Score +3 for passing guard: Emiliodingko (4) vs (15) Pentacost
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentacost content just to control the position here.
Emiliodingko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Emiliodingko (4) vs (18) Pentacost
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko rolls, trying to escape but Pentacost keeps control of the position.
Pentacost controlling from the back.
Emiliodingko is trying to break free.
Emiliodingko is working hard here to advance position.
Pentacost doesn't have the hooks in and Emiliodingko manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Emiliodingko (6) vs (18) Pentacost
Emiliodingko tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Pentacost pulls Emiliodingko in close to prevent any damage.
Emiliodingko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pentacost manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Emiliodingko has Pentacost in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Emiliodingko (6) vs (20) Pentacost
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries to free his leg and advance position but Emiliodingko is retaining full guard.
Pentacost sitting in guard here, content to control.
Emiliodingko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pentacost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost content to stall in guard here.
Emiliodingko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emiliodingko is looking for a triangle but Pentacost pushes his legs off easily.
Emiliodingko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pentacost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pentacost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pentacost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pentacost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emiliodingko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pentacost is aware though and is defending well.
Emiliodingko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pentacost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emiliodingko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pentacost stacks Emiliodingko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pentacost! Score +3 for passing guard: Emiliodingko (6) vs (23) Pentacost
Emiliodingko is breathing heavily.
Pentacost happy to just control the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko is looking for a sweep.
Pentacost controlling the position from side mount.
Emiliodingko is trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost controlling the position.
Emiliodingko is trying to get back to half guard.
Emiliodingko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pentacost off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Emiliodingko (10) vs (23) Pentacost
Emiliodingko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emiliodingko is persistently looking for the submission but Pentacost is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentacost needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost wins on points by 23 to 10.
Stacker Pentacost thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5109 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Kueller (ranked 7652 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentacost comes to the cage accompanied by Code Blue Coma/ Downset. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Kueller!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pentacost has managed to clinch.
Pentacost is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pentacost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kueller prevents it.
Pentacost pulls guard.
Kueller trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Kueller looking to pass the guard.
Pentacost seems keen to control Kueller's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kueller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pentacost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kueller trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kueller looking to sit in guard and control but Pentacost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (2) vs (0) Kueller
Kueller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kueller looking for subs off his back but Pentacost has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kueller tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kueller is trying to maintain the position but Pentacost is very close to passing his half guard.
Kueller won't allow Pentacost to pass to mount.
Kueller tries to roll over but Pentacost keeps him under control.
Pentacost is taking a breather. Kueller 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kueller is looking to improve his position.
Kueller gets back to full guard.
Pentacost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kueller pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
Pentacost postures up.
Pentacost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kueller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pentacost puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kueller wants to get back to full guard.
Kueller is still trying to improve position.
Pentacost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pentacost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kueller is trying to control but Pentacost passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (5) vs (0) Kueller
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kueller is looking for a sweep.
Kueller can't do much from the bottom here.
Pentacost staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kueller is trying to control Pentacost's posture but Pentacost avoids it.
Pentacost staying calm.
Kueller is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kueller sneaks back into half guard.
Kueller trying to control here.
Pentacost prevents Kueller from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost content to control rather than advance.
Kueller tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
Pentacost tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kueller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kueller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kueller keeps trying to improve his position.
Pentacost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kueller wants to control the action here but instead Pentacost manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (8) vs (0) Kueller
Kueller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kueller tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kueller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kueller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pentacost has passed into half guard!
Pentacost is controlling the pace.
Kueller is trying to control but Pentacost passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (11) vs (0) Kueller
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kueller's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kueller is looking to regain half guard here but Pentacost keeps moving and retains side control.
Kueller isn't going anywhere.
Kueller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pentacost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kueller will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kueller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kueller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kueller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (11) vs (2) Kueller
Kueller is working for a kimura but Pentacost is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kueller trying to advance position but Pentacost counters by regaining guard.
Kueller trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Kueller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kueller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pentacost is keeping the position for now.
Pentacost is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Kueller from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kueller stopping the sweep attempt from Pentacost.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Stacker Pentacost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Trail scores with a jab to the body.
Trail seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pentacost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trail misses the shot to the body.
Pentacost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trail stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentacost takes a swing at Trail's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Pentacost.
Trail misses with a straight right.
Trail blocks a jab.
Pentacost throws an off balance right hand
and Trail takes advantage, countering with a massive head kick that sends Pentacost sprawling across the canvas! That's completely screwed up his equilibrium and I'm not sure he's going to beat the count! The referee's already at 6 and Pentacost is flopping around all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has called an end to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cannondale Trail!
Post fight, Cannondale Trail took to the microphone: 'I would like to thank God for tonight, I hope my opponent is healthy. Fighting here is an honor'.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bin digs a good body shot into Pentacost's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bin.
Bin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pentacost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bin.
A jab from Bin misses.
Bin misses with a hook to the body
and Pentacost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentacost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pentacost misses with a wild body shot.
Pentacost checks a leg kick.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses.
Vunny Bin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentacost scores with a head kick.
Bin tries to clinch up but Pentacost circles away and keeps his distance.
Bin misses with a straight right.
Pentacost lands a glancing blow to the side of Bin'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!
Pentacost throws out a powerful jab.
Pentacost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bin scores with a spinning back kick!
Bin cracks Pentacost with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bin closes the distance and catches Pentacost with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Pentacost is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Pentacost is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Pentacost is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Bin takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vunny Bin!
Vunny Bin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Dynasty 12
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Trail takes a swing at Pentacost's ribcage but misses.
Trail throws a hook but Pentacost blocks it.
Trail punishes Pentacost's body with a nice straight punch.
Trail definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trail doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pentacost misses with a hook.
Trail with a nice cross.
Pentacost scoring well with a low kick there.
Pentacost swings for the body but Trail moves out of range.
It looked like Trail was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pentacost.
Pentacost misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trail misses with a looping left.
Pentacost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trail slips under a jab from Pentacost.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trail avoids the head kick by Pentacost.
#T1#
Pentacost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentacost 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.
Pentacost lands with a nice body punch.
Pentacost is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut
and Trail counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pentacost thinking.
The crowd cheers as Trail lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pentacost doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Pentacost is rocked!
Trail connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Pentacost to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Trail!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cannondale Trail!
Post fight, Cannondale Trail stared into the camera and said 'I would like to thank God for tonight, I hope my opponent is healthy. Fighting here is an honor'.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Dawg lands with a hook. Pentacost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dawg scores with the left hand. Pentacost knows he should have avoided that one.
Dawg misses with a hook.
Dawg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dawg dodges the punch combination from Pentacost.
Dawg moves forwards but Pentacost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pentacost throws a right and a left that Dawg avoids nicely.
Pentacost looks to land a right hand but Dawg moved out of range.
Pentacost 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.#CL#
Dawg moves into range and clinches up with Pentacost.#BC#
Dawg breaks the clinch.
Dawg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dawg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Dawg misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentacost.
Good exchange - Dawg coming out on top.
Pentacost lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pentacost connects with a nice looking jab.
Dawg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Pentacost lands a leg kick that knocks Dawg off balance momentarily.
Pentacost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawg.#CL2#
Pentacost gets a clinch.
Dawg misses with some punches.
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawg avoids it.
Dawg misses with the head strike.
Pentacost misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentacost.
Dawg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawg avoiding damage as Pentacost throws knees to the body.
Dawg misses with the head strike.
Pentacost lands with a left to the head.
Pentacost scores with a knee to the head.
Pentacost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pentacost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentacost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentacost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pentacost with a knee to the head.
#T2##BC#
Dawg breaks from the clinch.
Dawg connects with a crisp jab.
Pentacost takes one to the side of the head.
Pentacost checks a leg kick nicely.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses.
Pentacost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawg.
Pentacost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawg.
Dawg is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Dawg rushes Pentacost and presses him up against the ropes.
Pentacost misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Dawg - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Dawg.
Pentacost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawg is defending well for now.#BC#
Dawg manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Dawg finds it's target.
Pentacost connects with a jab.
Pentacost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 War Dawg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Dawg misses.
Pentacost is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pentacost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dawg.
Both fighters circling a little - Pentacost finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pentacost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawg. Dawg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pentacost stalks Dawg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawg's face. Dawg staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like War Dawg has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pentacost - that will leave a mark!
Dawg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dawg is looking to clinch.
Pentacost tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dawg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dawg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pentacost's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pentacost, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pentacost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Dawg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pentacost stuns Dawg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dawg tried to score with a low kick but Pentacost checks it.
Pentacost looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Pentacost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawg is looking for a counter combo.
Pentacost swinging wildly here.
Pentacost tries to clinch up.
Dawg thumps Pentacost with a low kick.
Pentacost lands a nice shot that snaps Dawg's head back.
Dawg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pentacost throws a head kick but Dawg moves out of range.
Dawg tries to score with a low kick but Pentacost moves his leg out of the way.
Dawg misses with a straight right.
Dawg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dawg is looking to score with low kicks.
Dawg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dawg misses with a leg kick.
Pentacost checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Pentacost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pentacost throws a lazy head kick
and Dawg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dawg. That's going to slow Pentacost down.
Dawg ducks under a wild hook from Pentacost.
Dawg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dawg swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Pentacost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Pentacost misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawg misses the target.
Pentacost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pentacost lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dawg throws a right hand that misses
and Pentacost counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dawg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentacost.
Dawg tries a low kick but Pentacost avoids it.
Pentacost thuds his right hand into Dawg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawg lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentacost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawg was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentacost.
Dawg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentacost manages to avoid it.
Dawg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on War Dawg's cut.
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#
A low kick from Dawg misses
enabling Pentacost to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawg wants to land a leg kick but Pentacost is out of range.
Dawg avoids the body shot from Pentacost.
Pentacost throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentacost misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Pentacost moves into the clinch successfully.
Pentacost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawg struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentacost controls his hands.
Pentacost can't find room to land a body shot as Dawg controls the action.
Dawg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentacost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dawg fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost tries a knee to the head but Dawg blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Pentacost fails to land.
Pentacost is trying to force a seperation but Dawg has the dominant position.
Dawg misses with the head strike.
Dawg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawg avoids it.
Pentacost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentacost trying to land knees to the body.
Dawg managing to block the knees to the body from Pentacost.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentacost.
Dawg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pentacost obliges.
Dawg swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentacost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentacost's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentacost.
Dawg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pentacost wants to stall.
Pentacost with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Dawg.
Dawg lands a left hand.
Dawg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pentacost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the head but Dawg blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Dawg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pentacost misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentacost takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pentacost throws out a loose jab but Dawg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dawg scores with a hook.
Good work by Pentacost as he checks the leg kick.
Pentacost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dawg misses with a straight left.
Pentacost throws a combination. Dawg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pentacost misses with a looping left.
Pentacost throws a head kick but Dawg moves out of range.
Pentacost keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stacker Pentacost.
Well Pentacost 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stacker Pentacost!
Stacker Pentacost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Pentacost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pentacost throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dawg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Dawg clips Pentacost with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Pentacost a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Dawg lunges at Pentacost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pentacost's hand.
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!
Pentacost lands a nice hook to Dawg's body. Dawg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pentacost blocks a jab.
Pentacost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentacost lands with a nice body punch.
Pentacost bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dawg's head.
Nice uppercut there from Dawg.#CL#
Pentacost forces Dawg back against the ropes and clinches.
Pentacost trying to land knees to the body.
Dawg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pentacost obliges.
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Dawg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pentacost getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pentacost looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawg is just out of range.
Dawg misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Dawg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Pentacost does no damage.
Dawg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pentacost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dawg in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Pentacost. Those never looked like landing.
We've been informed that Dawg 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.
Dawg thumps Pentacost with a low kick.#CL2#
Dawg clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Dawg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawg tries to move into range but Pentacost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pentacost scores with a nice head shot.
Pentacost checks a leg kick.
Dawg moves out of range as Pentacost strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dawg lands with a cross.
Pentacost looks to land a right hand but Dawg moved out of range.
Pentacost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawg misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
That kick from Dawg tenderised Pentacost's leg. Pentacost is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pentacost scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Pentacost misses its intended target.
Dawg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pentacost.#CL2#
Dawg clinches up against the ropes.
Pentacost misses with a punch to the body.
Pentacost misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Dawg manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Dawg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dawg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentacost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dawg. That's going to slow Pentacost down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Dawg clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawg. #BC2#
Dawg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pentacost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice cross by Dawg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, War Dawg should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dawg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Dawg instigates a clinch.
Pentacost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like War Dawg has been cut.
Pentacost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Dawg breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Dawg misses its intended target.
Pentacost ducks under a wild hook from Dawg.
Pentacost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawg.
Pentacost takes a swing at Dawg's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pentacost.
Dawg avoids the body shot from Pentacost.
Dawg throws a leg kick but Pentacost checks it.
Dawg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawg connects with a leg kick. Pentacost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pentacost wants to clinch up but Dawg keeps it at a distance.
Pentacost lands the left hand.
Dawg loads up on a big right hand but Pentacost slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentacost wants to land a leg kick but Dawg is out of range.
Pentacost tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Dawg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Pentacost misses.
Pentacost throws out a loose jab but Dawg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentacost misses the jab.
Pentacost checks a low kick from Dawg.
Pentacost misses with a few strikes there.
Dawg throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentacost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dawg.
Dawg just misses with a punch to the body.
Pentacost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentacost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pentacost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pentacost's corner calls for a 1-2. Pentacost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stacker Pentacost is winning the standup battle so far.
Pentacost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawg manages to avoid it.
Pentacost lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawg throws the left hand but Pentacost avoids the punch easily.
Pentacost thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Dawg misses with an uppercut. Pentacost saw that one coming.
Dawg is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pentacost looks to land a left hand but Dawg moved out of range nicely.
Pentacost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pentacost, right into the meat.
Pentacost lands a jab to the head.
Pentacost is looking to clinch but Dawg is avoiding it.
Dawg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pentacost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawg.
Dawg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentacost.
Pentacost misses with a head kick.
Pentacost just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentacost was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawg.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentacost misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawg misses the jab.
Dawg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pentacosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on War Dawg's cut.
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#
Dawg misses the shot to the body.
Pentacost tries to clinch there but Dawg circles away.
Pentacost misses with a wild body shot.
Dawg feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dawg.
Dawg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentacost is just out of range.
Pentacost throws a big shot that misses.
Dawg misses with a wild body shot.
Dawg misses with a body shot.
A jab from Dawg misses.
Pentacost throws a series of punches but Dawg avoids them all with ease.
Dawg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Pentacost.
Pentacost checks a leg kick.
Pentacost lands a nice hook to Dawg's body. Dawg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pentacost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Pentacost throws a sloppy head kick and Dawg moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pentacost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dawg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dawg slips under a jab from Pentacost.
Pentacost lands a jab.
Dawg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pentacost checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pentacost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pentacost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pentacost misses the jab.
Dawg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawg misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pentacost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Dawg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentacost.
Dawg lands a leg kick that knocks Pentacost off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentacost tries to land a front kick but Dawg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pentacost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentacost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Dawg. Beautiful body shot.
Pentacost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentacost swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawg.
Pentacost thuds a left hand into Dawg's body.
Dawg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentacost was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawg.
Dawg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentacost was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawg.
Dawg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pentacost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pentacost throws a lazy right hand but Dawg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stacker Pentacost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pentacost 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 28:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti and Stacker Pentacost. Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macotti dives in and grabs Pentacost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pentacost pushes down on Macotti's head and hops out.
Macotti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pentacost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Macotti tries to score a body lock takedown but Pentacost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Macotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentacost jumps guard.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pentacost being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti won't allow Pentacost to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Macotti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pentacost looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pentacost looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pentacost! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macotti (0) vs (4) Pentacost
Macotti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pentacost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
Macotti is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Pentacost stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Macotti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking to improve his position.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Pentacost is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macotti (0) vs (7) Pentacost
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti has given up his back here. Will Pentacost look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (0) vs (10) Pentacost
Pentacost keeps control of the position easily here as Macotti tries to buck him off.
Macotti breaks Pentacost's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (10) Pentacost
Pentacost pulls Macotti in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Macotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pentacost dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (12) Pentacost
Pentacost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pentacost is continuing to stall.
Pentacost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pentacost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pentacost looking to improve position, pressing down on Macotti's thigh with his hand. Macotti seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Pentacost paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Pentacost's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Macotti picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Macotti!
Our winner, Marco Macotti, 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moses Sithole and Stacker Pentacost. Chooooooooon! I think Sithole might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Miss The Misery. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Moses Sithole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pentacost moves into the clinch.
Pentacost drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sithole wants the takedown. Pentacost is fighting it off but Sithole persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pentacost's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sithole (2) vs (0) Pentacost
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pentacost is keeping the position for now.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Pentacost keeps moving.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Sithole tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Pentacost keeps moving.
Pentacost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pentacost dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (2) vs (2) Pentacost
Sithole being controlled here, momentarily.
Sithole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pentacost's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (4) vs (2) Pentacost
Sithole tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Sithole from controlling successfully.
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is adopting a defensive guard.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pentacost is keeping the position for now.
Sithole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pentacost is keeping the position for now.
Sithole trying to move into half guard but instead Pentacost has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (4) vs (4) Pentacost
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole has Pentacost pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sithole wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sithole holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole being controlled here, momentarily.
Sithole looking for a sweep. Not yet Sithole, not yet.
Sithole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sithole pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
Sithole trying to keep a closed guard but Pentacost is proving a slippery customer.
Sithole has Pentacost pulled in close to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sithole is keeping the position for now.
Sithole looking to control.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole is working hard here to advance position.
Pentacost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sithole is keeping the position for now.
Pentacost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sithole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole trying to control the position here.
Pentacost looking to pass the guard.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pentacost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sithole looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pentacost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole working a defensive guard here.
Sithole seems keen to control Pentacost's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole looking to control but Pentacost passes into half guard.
Sithole tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
Pentacost passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sithole! Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (4) vs (7) Pentacost
Sithole is working to get back to half guard.
Sithole tries to hold on but Pentacost pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries to control but Sithole wriggling away.
Pentacost avoids the attempt from Sithole to control.
Sithole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pentacost sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pentacost is keen to just control but Sithole is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is trying to maintain the position but Pentacost is very close to passing his half guard.
Pentacost trying to control from half guard but Sithole is working away.
Sithole trying to hold on to Pentacost's head to control him but Pentacost postures up.
Sithole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pentacost is pushing down on Sithole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sithole is fighting to maintain full guard but Pentacost has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sithole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pentacost 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.
Sithole trying to keep a closed guard but Pentacost is proving a slippery customer.
Sithole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pentacost is one step ahead there.
Sithole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pentacost looking to pass the guard.
Pentacost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole is pulling down on Pentacost's head to control his posture.
Pentacost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sithole is keeping the position for now.
Sithole controls Pentacost momentarily but Pentacost frees himself.
Sithole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pentacost 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost preventing the sweep.
Sithole working a defensive guard but Pentacost passes into half guard.
Sithole wants to get back to full guard.
Pentacost looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sithole tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Pentacost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pentacost is keen to just control but Sithole is a slippery customer.
Sithole wants to get back to full guard.
Sithole holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sithole trying to control but Pentacost postures up.
Sithole wants to control but Pentacost passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (4) vs (10) Pentacost
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sithole trying to remain calm as Pentacost controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost wins on points by 10 to 4.
An out of breath Stacker Pentacost thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
USFC 155
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Amore thuds his right hand into Pentacost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pentacost scores with a jab. Amore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pentacost lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentacost lands a nice shot that snaps Amore's head back.
Pentacost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentacost takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Amore misses with a shot to the body
letting Pentacost counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentacost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amore doesn't seem bothered though.
Amore connects with a right hand. Pentacost shakes it off.
Amore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pentacost throws a hook but Amore avoids it easily.
Amore misses with an uppercut. Pentacost saw that one coming.
Pentacost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pentacost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Pentacost is rocked!#T1#
Pentacost tries to get into range but Amore steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Pentacost! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Amore scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Makonnen Amore!
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Event:
USFC 147
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Pentacost misses.
A big left from Pentacost misses.
Tupu misses with a kick to the body.
Tupu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentacost throws out the jab.
Tupu looks for a takedown but Pentacost sprawls well.
Tupu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentacost.
Tupu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentacost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentacost works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Pentacost lands with a nice body punch.
Pentacost avoids the head kick by Tupu.
Pentacost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Tupu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pentacost is trying to defend but Tupu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pentacost is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tupu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tupu's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupu is in bad spot here.
Tupu is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Pentacost is riding his opponent, not letting Tupu buck him off.
Pentacost controlling well, preventing Tupu from escaping the position.
Pentacost is riding his opponent, not letting Tupu buck him off.
Pentacost keeps control of the position as Tupu tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tupu tries to escape the position.
Tupu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tupu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pentacost controlling from mount.
Pentacost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tupu tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Pentacost controlling the position easily from mount.
Tupu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Tupu right now.
Tupu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pentacost's guard. Nice work there by Tupu.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Tupu stopping the sweep attempt from Pentacost.#T4#
Pentacost can't keep his opponent in guard - Tupu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupu wants to pass to mount but Pentacost is defending the position. #SUB#
Tupu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pentacost sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Tupu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Tupu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stacker Pentacost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Poto Tupu's cut.
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#
Pentacost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupu takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Tupu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pentacost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pentacost throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Tupu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentacost throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pentacost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupu.
Tupu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentacost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Stacker Pentacost has been cut.
Tupu scores with a hook.
Tupu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Tupu slips under a jab.
Tupu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pentacost connects with a right hand. Tupu shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Tupu.
Tupu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stacker Pentacost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pentacost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tupu shoots in for a takedown but Pentacost shows good takedown defense.
Pentacost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentacost lands with a cross.
Tupu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentacost.
Pentacost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pentacost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Tupu misses its intended target. #TD#
Tupu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tupu showed some decent athleticism there.
Tupu is keen to just control but Pentacost is a slippery customer.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but Pentacost defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Tupu seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pentacost has recovered full guard. #T2#
Tupu trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupu trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pentacost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pentacost throws a looping overhand right but Tupu ducks down to avoid it.
Pentacost throws a body punch but Tupu moves out of range.
Pentacost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tupu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pentacost.
The crowd cheers as Tupu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pentacost doesn't seem phased though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pentacost. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tupu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pentacost to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Pentacost misses its intended target.
Tupu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tupu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentacost lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Pentacost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pentacost throws a body punch but Tupu moves out of range.
Tupu is looking to clinch but Pentacost is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pentacost. Pentacost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tupu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentacost.
Tupu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pentacost as he jumps to the side.
Pentacost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tupu fails with the takedown
and Pentacost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poto Tupu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentacost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Tupu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentacost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupu misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tupu moves out of range as Pentacost throws a body kick.
Tupu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentacost defending well as Tupu loads up on a big left hand.
Pentacost misses with a looping left.
Pentacost throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tupu counter with a right hand.
Pentacost tests Tupu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Tupu misses.
Despite the aggression on Pentacost's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses.
Tupu connects with a right hand. Pentacost shakes it off.#ROC#
Pentacost is rocked!
Pentacost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pentacost misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Pentacost finds it's way through Tupu's defenses.
Pentacost lands with a good body shot.
Pentacost tries to clinch up.
Tupu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pentacost lands a big head kick that sends Tupu to the canvas! Pentacost follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stacker Pentacost!
Stacker Pentacost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
USFC 141
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pentacost takes one to the chin there.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentacost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pentacost throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Sonnen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentacost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentacost misses with a looping right.
Pentacost tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentacost swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks Pentacost off balance momentarily.
Pentacost 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.
Pentacost jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Pentacost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Pentacost throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen misses with a straight left. #TD#
Sonnen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pentacost on his heels. He'll look to pass Pentacost's guard now, I'm sure.
Pentacost has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pentacost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
Pentacost looking for a sweep. Not yet Pentacost, not yet. #T2#
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pentacost's guard.
Pentacost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonnen is pressing down on Pentacost's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pentacost is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sonnen 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.#T3#
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pentacost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonnen.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pentacost's head.
Pentacost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen jabs at Pentacost's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentacost. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentacost slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Pentacost.
Pentacost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Pentacost takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Pentacost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentacost just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pentacost. That did some damage!
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentacost moves away.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Pentacost throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Pentacost avoids it well and moves away.
Pentacost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentacost.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sonnen - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentacost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stacker Pentacost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Pentacost misses its intended target.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pentacost throws a good cross that connects.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Pentacost's shoulder, as Pentacost tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sonnen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sonnen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pentacost tries to avoid it but Sonnen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pentacost to the ground. Pentacost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pentacost slips under a jab from Sonnen.
A big right from Pentacost misses.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Pentacost misses.
Pentacost misses with a double jab.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Pentacost moved away.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Pentacost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentacost throws a right hand that Sonnen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sonnen also avoids with ease.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Pentacost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Sonnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pentacost's half guard.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Sonnen. #T1#
Pentacost is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Pentacost uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Pentacost!#REVB#
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pentacost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sonnen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pentacost passes into side control.
Sonnen struggling a bit here.
Sonnen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leo Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pentacost keeping hold of Sonnen's head, controlling as best he can.
Pentacost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pentacost's head.
Pentacost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pentacost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sonnen lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Pentacost trying to control here.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonnen wants to free his trapped foot but Pentacost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonnen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pentacost's thigh. Pentacost counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sonnen is looking to pass into half guard but Pentacost pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pentacost is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Sonnen pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sonnen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sonnen trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Sonnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sonnen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen with a jab.
Pentacost misses with a wild combination.
Pentacost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pentacost swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentacost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pentacost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sonnen.
Pentacost misses with a combination
#TD#
so Sonnen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sonnen forces his way into half guard.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Sonnen thows a huge punch but Pentacost dodges it nicely.
Sonnen wants to take a breather but Pentacost is having none of it.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pentacost sees it coming and defends easily.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pentacost can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Sonnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pentacost is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pentacost tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg.
Pentacost is staying active underneath Sonnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sonnen throwing shots but Pentacost is blocking nicely.
Pentacost is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sonnen in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Sonnen throwing shots but Pentacost is blocking nicely.
Sonnen looks to land a strike but Pentacost avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leo Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pentacost misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pentacost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentacost.
#TD#
Sonnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pentacost avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sonnen. #T4#
Sonnen wants to control but Pentacost is keeping him busy.
Pentacost being controlled for a moment.
Pentacost managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sonnen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pentacost is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Stacker Pentacost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sonnen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Sonnen!
A very excited looking Leo Sonnen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Stacker Pentacost. Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by T.N.T.. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pentacost has managed to clinch.
Fleming manages to pull guard.
Fleming wants to sweep here but Pentacost controlling him for the moment.
Fleming had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pentacost defends it easily.
Pentacost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pentacost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost prevents Fleming from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost is pressing down on Fleming's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fleming is holding on for now.
Fleming is trying to maintain the position but Pentacost is very close to passing his half guard.
Fleming manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pentacost has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (0) vs (3) Pentacost
Fleming gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pentacost prevents Fleming from improving his position.
Fleming trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (0) vs (6) Pentacost
Pentacost controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pentacost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fleming is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blackstar Striking Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fleming is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fleming tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fleming regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is trying to maintain the position but Pentacost is very close to passing his half guard.
Fleming wants to get back to full guard.
Fleming trying to control but Pentacost postures up.
Fleming wants to get back to full guard.
Pentacost is thwarting Fleming's attempts to control the position.
Fleming makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fleming.
Fleming looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pentacost sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming looking for a sweep. Not yet Fleming, not yet.
Pentacost is stalling in the full guard.
Fleming working for submissions but it's allowed Pentacost to get to half guard.
Pentacost prevents Fleming from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fleming gets full guard.
Pentacost won't allow Fleming to sweep him here.
Fleming has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pentacost has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (0) vs (9) Pentacost
Fleming tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pentacost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pentacost controls the position.
Pentacost's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fleming is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is staying tight to Fleming's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Pentacost has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fleming is looking for a sweep.
Pentacost takes a little break here. Fleming wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fleming tries to improve position but can't.
Pentacost happy to just control the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Fleming's face as Pentacost controls the position.
Pentacost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fleming keeps working.
Pentacost controlling the position from side mount.
Fleming is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fleming sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pentacost controlling the action here.
Fleming manages to get to full guard.
Pentacost is fighting to break Fleming's control of his arms but Fleming is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fleming is trying to control the position but Pentacost postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost 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.
Fleming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fleming working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pentacost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pentacost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fleming is trying to keep Pentacost in close.
Fleming is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fleming is looking for a triangle but Pentacost pushes his legs off easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is looking for a triangle but Pentacost pushes his legs off easily.
Pentacost advances to half guard.
Pentacost prevents Fleming from improving his position.
Pentacost controlling the action here.
Fleming trying to hold on to Pentacost's head to control him but Pentacost postures up.
Fleming is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentacost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fleming is looking to control Pentacost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fleming avoid being mounted?
Fleming is looking to improve his position.
Fleming trying to get back to full guard but Pentacost takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (0) vs (12) Pentacost
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fleming is desperately trying to improve his position but Pentacost has a good base and remains in mount.
Fleming holds on to Pentacost around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Pentacost manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fleming to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fleming (0) vs (15) Pentacost
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fleming rolls, trying to escape but Pentacost keeps control of the position.
Fleming is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pentacost.
Fleming tries to escape the position.
Fleming is working hard here to advance position.
Fleming turns into Pentacost and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (15) Pentacost
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fleming engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fleming looking to sit in guard and control but Pentacost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (17) Pentacost
Pentacost looking to pass the guard.
Fleming is looking for a triangle here but Pentacost uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (2) vs (20) Pentacost
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleming being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost wins on points by 20 to 2.
Stacker Pentacost is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Stacker Pentacost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Scott Fleming spoke after the fight, saying 'Guess I need to spend more time on the mat.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James B. Grossweiner and Stacker Pentacost. Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Stacker Pentacost enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; James B. Grossweiner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grossweiner fails with the takedown.
Pentacost rushes Grossweiner and presses him up against the cage.
Pentacost pulls guard.
Pentacost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grossweiner controls the pace.
Pentacost wants to sweep but no luck.
Grossweiner advances to half guard.
Grossweiner trying to control the action but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost trying to control from the bottom.
Grossweiner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grossweiner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grossweiner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grossweiner (0) vs (4) Pentacost
Grossweiner trying to control the hands but Pentacost breaks the grip.
Pentacost is trying to stick to Grossweiner's back but Grossweiner is turning into Pentacost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pentacost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grossweiner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grossweiner (2) vs (4) Pentacost
Grossweiner trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Grossweiner looking to sit in guard and control but Pentacost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grossweiner (2) vs (6) Pentacost
Grossweiner trying to control the position.
Grossweiner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grossweiner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grossweiner (4) vs (6) Pentacost
Grossweiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pentacost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grossweiner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pentacost keeping moving, preventing Grossweiner from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grossweiner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pentacost for as long as he can get away with.
Grossweiner wants to control from the top but Pentacost keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost seems keen to control Grossweiner's posture.
Pentacost being controlled here, momentarily.
Grossweiner continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost trying to control the position here.
Grossweiner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grossweiner trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Grossweiner looking to sit in guard and control but Pentacost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grossweiner (4) vs (8) Pentacost
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner wants to control the position but Pentacost says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pentacost prevents Grossweiner from improving his position.
Pentacost controlling the action here.
Grossweiner tries to roll over but Pentacost keeps him under control.
Pentacost seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grossweiner is looking for a sweep. Pentacost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pentacost prevents Grossweiner from improving his position.
Grossweiner is working hard here to advance position.
Grossweiner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pentacost preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner has control of Pentacost's left arm, preventing Pentacost from doing any damage.
Grossweiner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grossweiner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grossweiner wants to hit a switch here but Pentacost passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grossweiner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Grossweiner (4) vs (11) Pentacost
Grossweiner is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pentacost is continuing to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner is controlling an arm, preventing Pentacost from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pentacost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grossweiner is just holding on here. Pentacost manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grossweiner (4) vs (14) Pentacost
Pentacost controlling well, preventing Grossweiner from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost biding his time, controlling Grossweiner.
Grossweiner trying to control but not successfully.
Grossweiner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pentacost is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentacost keeps control of the position as Grossweiner tries to break free.
Grossweiner breaks Pentacost's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grossweiner (6) vs (14) Pentacost
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grossweiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard.
Grossweiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost working a defensive guard here.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Grossweiner tries to pass.
Grossweiner looking to sit in guard and control but Pentacost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grossweiner (6) vs (16) Pentacost
Grossweiner being controlled here, momentarily.
Grossweiner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pentacost uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grossweiner (6) vs (19) Pentacost
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner wants to control but Pentacost postures up.
Pentacost controlling from side mount.
Grossweiner is looking to regain half guard here but Pentacost keeps moving and retains side control.
Grossweiner wants to control but Pentacost postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grossweiner is not content to let Pentacost control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost wins on points by 19 to 6.
Stacker Pentacost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost and Ben Richards. Pentacost comes into the arena with Code Blue Coma/ Downset blaring out of the sound system. Stacker Pentacost has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ben Richards!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pentacost pulls Richards into guard.
Richards trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Richards trying to move into half guard but instead Pentacost has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (2) vs (0) Richards
Richards working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pentacost has passed into half guard!
Richards tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pentacost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pentacost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richards keeping full guard, as Pentacost tries to pass.
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pentacost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pentacost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pentacost controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pentacost's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Richards working for submissions but it's allowed Pentacost to get to half guard.
Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pentacost pulls his head out easily.
Pentacost uses his free foot to push down on Richards's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Richards. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (5) vs (0) Richards
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost wants to take his opponent's back but Richards doesn't allow it.
Richards working to try and regain half guard.
Pentacost takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Pentacost.
Richards is looking to improve his position but Pentacost isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentacost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richards is looking to get to half guard.
Pentacost content just to control the position here.
Richards is working to get back to half guard.
Pentacost controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Richards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pentacost is looking to work his way around to Richards's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Richards tries to control the position but Pentacost now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pentacost (8) vs (0) Richards
I really don't envy Richards right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pentacost controlling the positon.
Richards rolls, trying to escape but Pentacost keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost biding his time, controlling Richards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pentacost controlling the position well here. Richards rolled but Pentacost kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pentacost keeps control of the position as Richards tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost biding his time, controlling Richards.
Richards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pentacost is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Richards can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richards is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pentacost.
Pentacost continues to stall.
Richards rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pentacost controlling the action here.
Richards wants to sweep but Pentacost has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (11) vs (0) Richards
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Richards struggling a bit here.
Richards is letting Pentacost control him for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost staying calm.
Richards tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Richards is trying to control Pentacost's posture but Pentacost avoids it.
The referee asks Pentacost politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pentacost prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Richards manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pentacost's best efforts.
Richards looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pentacost is pressing down on Richards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richards is holding on for now.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Richards won't allow Pentacost to pass to mount.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
Well, if Pentacost is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Richards manages to get to full guard.
Pentacost slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (14) vs (0) Richards
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is staying tight to Richards's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Pentacost working away.
Richards is looking to regain half guard here but Pentacost keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentacost is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Stacker Pentacost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost and Jack Neely. Pentacost's entrance music is Code Blue Coma/ Downset. A fine choice. Neely has chosen Cracker - Low as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Neely!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Neely pushes Pentacost up against the cage in a clinch.
Neely is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pentacost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pentacost wants to take the fight to the mat but Neely manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neely works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pentacost (0) vs (2) Neely
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neely being controlled here momentarily.
Pentacost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neely drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pentacost dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (2) vs (2) Neely
Neely is trying to keep Pentacost in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost preventing the sweep.
Pentacost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pentacost's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (2) vs (4) Neely
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Neely tries to pass.
Neely wants to control from the top but Pentacost keeps moving.
Pentacost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Neely tries to pass.
Neely passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (2) vs (7) Neely
Neely tries for a kimura but Pentacost is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neely tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Neely has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Neely wants to control but Pentacost is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neely is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pentacost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pentacost tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pentacost (2) vs (9) Neely
Neely is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pentacost has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pentacost! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (4) vs (9) Neely
Pentacost 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neely has his foot on Pentacost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pentacost works his way back into a safe position though.
Neely tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neely is looking for a triangle but Pentacost pushes his legs off easily.
Neely looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pentacost has picked Neely up and slammed him! Neely can't keep hold of the triangle and Pentacost manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (7) vs (9) Neely
Pentacost in the domination position with Neely hanging on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neely sneaks back into half guard.
Pentacost wants to pass the guard but Neely is defending well.
Neely is trying to get back to full guard.
Neely is looking to get back to full guard here but Pentacost has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (10) vs (9) Neely
Neely is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neely sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pentacost controlling the action here.
Neely is trying to control but Pentacost manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (13) vs (9) Neely
Neely can't escape the position.
Pentacost controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neely tries to reverse the position but Pentacost maintains control.
Neely tries to hold on but Pentacost pushes him away.
Pentacost wants to control the pace but Neely is squirming around nicely.
Pentacost controlling from the full mount.
Neely is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost controlling his opponent.
Pentacost prevents Neely from getting the reversal.
Pentacost takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Neely is desperately trying to improve his position but Pentacost has a good base and remains in mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Neely is trying to escape the mount.
Neely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neely has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pentacost (16) vs (9) Neely
Pentacost is looking to control Neely but Neely is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Neely right now.
Pentacost avoiding Neely 's attempts to control his hands.
Pentacost just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Neely tries to escape the position.
Pentacost slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pentacost keeps control of the position as Neely tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Neely trying to control but not successfully.
Pentacost is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Neely wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is riding his opponent, not letting Neely buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Neely's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Neely wants to control his opponent's hands but Pentacost gets his hands free.
Neely is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pentacost.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Our winner, Stacker Pentacost, 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.
The defeated Jack Neely had this to say: 'Shame my mug's looking like Gerry Cheevers face mask, have to start considering sparring duties before calling it a day.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost and Arzlan Bathory. Pentacost comes to the cage accompanied by Code Blue Coma/ Downset. Bathory has chosen Brain Scan as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arzlan Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bathory moves into the clinch.
Bathory is working for takedown but Pentacost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pentacost can't get the takedown.
Pentacost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bathory prevents it.
Bathory is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pentacost gets control of Bathory's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pentacost will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bathory slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (0) vs (3) Bathory
Bathory is looking to take a break and control but Pentacost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pentacost wants to control but Bathory postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory wants to control but Pentacost is keeping him busy.
Pentacost is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost being controlled for a moment.
Bathory is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pentacost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bathory tries for a kimura but Pentacost is defending well.
Bathory tries for a kimura but Pentacost is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bathory wants to control but Pentacost is keeping him busy.
Bathory is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pentacost's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bathory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pentacost keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bathory wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bathory is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pentacost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bathory goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pentacost has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bathory but great work by Pentacost. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pentacost (4) vs (3) Bathory
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bathory is letting Pentacost control him for a moment.
Pentacost working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is trying to get back to half guard.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pentacost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bathory keeps working.
Pentacost working away.
Bathory is not content to let Pentacost control the position.
Bathory is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost working away.
Bathory is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bathory manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (4) vs (5) Bathory
Bathory is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bathory is just content to waste time from the top position. Pentacost takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bathory advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bathory is trying to control. Pentacost wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bathory is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bathory wants to free his trapped foot but Pentacost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pentacost reverses the position - he's now on top in Bathory's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (6) vs (5) Bathory
Bathory pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
Bathory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pentacost controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pentacost passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (9) vs (5) Bathory
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is looking to regain half guard here but Pentacost keeps moving and retains side control.
Bathory struggling a bit here.
Pentacost controls the position from side control.
Bathory is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bathory sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bathory looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pentacost tries to pass to full mount but Bathory defends it.
Bathory tries to get to full guard but Pentacost has control of the leg.
Pentacost tries to pass to full mount but Bathory defends it.
Bathory wants to improve his position but Pentacost is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bathory holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pentacost works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (12) vs (5) Bathory
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bathory struggling a bit here.
Pentacost controlling the position from side mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is trying to improve his position.
Pentacost wants to control but Bathory is keeping him busy.
Pentacost controls the position.
Bathory is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
Pentacost wants to take a breather but Bathory manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pentacost.
Bathory is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bathory wants to control but Pentacost passes easily into half guard.
Bathory regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pentacost looking to sit in guard and control but Bathory gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (12) vs (7) Bathory
Bathory wants to control from the top but Pentacost keeps moving.
Pentacost being controlled here, momentarily.
Pentacost working a defensive guard but Bathory manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (12) vs (10) Bathory
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bathory wants to control but Pentacost is keeping him busy.
Pentacost is looking to reverse the position.
Pentacost is working hard here to advance position.
Bathory is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pentacost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bathory thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
A relieved looking Stacker Pentacost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
UGD 32:O Donno Vs Wayne
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pentacost swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy.
Pentacost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brophy checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pentacost, as that shot connected.
Pentacost darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pentacost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brophy in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pentacost misses the shot to the body.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentacost digs a good hook to Brophy's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Pentacost dips to his left and cracks Brophy with an uppercut!
Brophy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pentacost throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentacost.
Pentacost throws a combination that misses
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentacost dips to his left and cracks Brophy with an uppercut!
Pentacost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentacost.
Brophy clobbers Pentacost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brophy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentacost misses with a head kick.
Pentacost throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentacost throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Brophy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pentacost lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pentacost throws a front kick aimed at Brophy's knee but Brophy avoids it well.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Pentacost darts in and clinches Brophy up against the cage.
Pentacost managing to block the knees to the body from Brophy.
A short left from Pentacost.
Pentacost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brophy lands with a right to the head.
Pentacost trying to land knees to the body.
Pentacost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brophy takes a shot to the head.
Brophy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pentacost lands a shot to the body.
Pentacost lands a shoulder strike.
Brophy lands a nice shot to the body.
Brophy misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Pentacost unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Pentacost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentacost.
Brophy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Pentacost. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Brophy misses
and Pentacost counters with a nice body shot.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut.
Pentacost throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentacost looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Pentacost rushes Brophy and presses him up against the cage.
Pentacost is trying to maintain a safe position but Brophy gets an underhook and turns Pentacost into the cage.
Pentacost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentacost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Pentacost connects with a knee to the head.
Pentacost tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pentacost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pentacost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Pentacost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentacost controls his hands.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Pentacost. #BC#
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brophy checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Pentacost tries to keep at a distance but Brophy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pentacost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentacost.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentacost misses with a knee strike.
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the head but Brophy blocks with his arms.
Pentacost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentacost.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Pentacost ducks down to avoid it.
Pentacost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentacost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Pentacost.
Brophy throws a counter high kick but Pentacost was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brophy swings widly with a right hand
and Pentacost counters with a right hand to the body.
Brophy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentacost swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost looks to throw a body kick
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentacost.
Pentacost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pentacost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Pentacost throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Brophy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pentacost throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentacost misses the shot to the body.
Pentacost thuds his shin into the meat of Brophy's side.
Pentacost digs a good body shot into Brophy's ribs.
Pentacost throws a nice looking combination but Brophy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brophy cracks Pentacost with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pentacost digs a good hook to Brophy's body.
Pentacost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy tries to clinch there but Pentacost circles away.
Pentacost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pentacost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Pentacost down. #T2#
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentacost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brophy takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brophy!
Pentacost is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brophy.
Brophy blocks a leg kick.
Pentacost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a low kick, right behind Pentacost 's knee.
Brophy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pentacost takes a step back to recover.
Pentacost swinging wildly here.
Pentacost throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentacost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.#KD#
Brophy cracks Pentacost with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pentacost looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brophy finish him?
#ROC#
Pentacost is rocked!#T3#
Pentacost 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.
Pentacost is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Pentacost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentacost glances at the clock... BAM! Brophy nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Pentacost crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Pentacost is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Brophy!
After winning the bout, John Brophy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UGD 28:Shevchenko Vs Angelo II
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Pentacost throws a shot from downtown. Bizarria moves away and avoids it.
Pentacost misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pentacost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pentacost is controlling Bizarria's posture.
Bizarria connects with a couple of short punches.
Bizarria is in close to Pentacost's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bizarria looking to sit in guard and control but Pentacost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pentacost is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bizarria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bizarria keeping moving, preventing Pentacost from controlling successfully.
Bizarria is controlling Pentacost's posture.#T1#
Pentacost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bizarria is keeping the position for now.
Pentacost throwing strikes from guard but Bizarria blocks nicely.
Pentacost is working Bizarria over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pentacost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bizarria is adopting a defensive guard.
Pentacost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bizarria being controlled here, momentarily.
Pentacost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pentacost looking to sit in guard and control but Bizarria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bizarria has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pentacost is trying to control the position but Bizarria postures up.
Bizarria throws a big elbow that misses.
Pentacost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bizarria working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bizarria stopping the sweep attempt from Pentacost.
Pentacost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bizarria trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Bizarria tries to free his leg and advance position but Pentacost is retaining full guard. #T3#
Pentacost looking for a sweep. Not yet Pentacost, not yet.
Bizarria working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pentacost's head.
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.
Pentacost is looking to stand up but Bizarria isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pentacost throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a single leg into guard. Pentacost didn't expect that.
Pentacost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bizarria.
Bizarria throwing strikes from guard but Pentacost blocks nicely.
Bizarria trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Pentacost is controlling Bizarria's posture.
Pentacost is striking from the bottom but Bizarria uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Bizarria working Pentacost over with strikes. #T4##ES#
Pentacost makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pentacost lands a jab to Bizarria's midsection.
Pentacost fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Pentacost does no damage.
Bizarria drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pentacost defends it well.
Stacker Pentacost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentacost fails to land with a series of punches.
Bizarria changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pentacost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bizarria has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bizarria there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pentacost throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pentacost won't be happy with that. #ES#
Pentacost throws Bizarria to one side and escapes!
Pentacost throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Pentacost makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A clash of legs there as Bizarria blocks the low kick.
Bizarria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pentacost tries a low kick but Bizarria avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pentacost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizarria.
Bizarria ducks under a wild hook from Pentacost.
Bizarria feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Pentacost misses #TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bizarria.
Bizarria passes Pentacost's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bizarria 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.
Pentacost tries to roll over but Bizarria keeps him under control.
Pentacost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bizarria is pressing down on Pentacost's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pentacost is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Bizarria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria drops an elbow to the side of Pentacost's head.
Pentacost is pressing down on Bizarria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bizarria won't allow Pentacost to get back to his feet.
Bizarria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizarria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Bizarria working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pentacost's head.
Pentacost looking to control.
Bizarria trying to control but Pentacost is working from the bottom.
Pentacost is trying to control the position but Bizarria postures up.
Bizarria postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bizarria lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Luciano Bizarria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizarria preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizarria postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pentacost controls Bizarria momentarily but Bizarria frees himself.
Pentacost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pentacost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pentacost 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.
Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bizarria avoids the body shot from Pentacost.
Bizarria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Pentacost misses with a body shot.
Pentacost throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pentacost won't be happy with that.
Bizarria lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pentacost down.
#ROC2#
Pentacost is rocked!
Bizarria lands an elbow.
Oh Pentacost is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Pentacost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pentacost is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bizarria lands a strong strike to the head of Pentacost. That's dazed him! Bizarria looking to finish here. Pentacost is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bizarria lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Bizarria!
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Event:
Fightmaster Finale
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A cross from Ford lands.
Pentacost throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Pentacost connects with a solid leg kick.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentacost manages to avoid it.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Pentacost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Ford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ford.#KD#
Ford lands a big head kick that sends Pentacost tumbling to the mat! Ford takes a step backwards and waves Pentacost back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Pentacost is rocked!
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!
Ford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pentacost.
Pentacost is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Pentacost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Ford has cracked Pentacost with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Ford lands another huge swinging hook and Pentacost tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Pentacost, before Ford can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob Ford!
After winning the bout, Rob Ford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Infinity: Freedom Fighters
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Pentacost defending well as Asbra loads up on a big left hand.
Pentacost is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Asbra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Asbra misses its intended target.
Asbra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentacost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pentacost throws a body punch but Asbra moves out of range.
Asbra scores with a jab. Pentacost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Pentacost misses its intended target.
Pentacost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asbra swats away the attempt to clinch by Pentacost.
Asbra throws a body punch but Pentacost moves out of range.
Pentacost looks to score with a jab to the body but Asbra is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asbra moves away from the strike by Pentacost.
Asbra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentacost.
Asbra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentacost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asbra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pentacost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pentacost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Asbra 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.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentacost takes one to the chin there.
Pentacost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pentacost scores with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pentacost, as that shot connected.
A big right from Asbra misses.
Pentacost steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asbra. That one must have hurt.
Pentacost swinging wildly here.
Pentacost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asbra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asbra throws a hook but Pentacost avoids it easily.
Pentacost fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asbra checks it well.
Asbra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pentacost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asbra throws out the jab.
Asbra walks into a straight right hand from Pentacost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentacost lands with a good body shot.
Pentacost throws a poor cross that misses
letting Asbra counter with a right hand. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Asbra. Pentacost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asbra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentacost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asbra.
Pentacost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asbra.
Asbra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentacost.
Asbra sets himself, and Pentacost steps forward looking for the clinch! Asbra avoids it this time.
Pentacost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Pentacost misses its intended target.
Asbra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pentacost throws a sloppy head kick and Asbra moves out of range easily.
Asbra thuds a left hand into Pentacost's body.
Pentacost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pentacost slips under a jab.
Asbra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asbra misses the body punch #CL2#
and Pentacost moves into the clinch.
Pentacost throws a head punch that misses.
Asbra misses with some punches.
Asbra has Pentacost pressed against the cage, preventing Pentacost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pentacost tries a body shot but Asbra blocks it.
#BC#
Asbra manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Pentacost lands with a shot to the body.
Asbra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asbra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pentacost lands a jab to Asbra's midsection.
Asbra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pentacost.
Pentacost throws a lazy uppercut
and Asbra counters with a nice body shot.
Asbra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asbra swings for the body but Pentacost moves out of range.
Asbra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Pentacost moves into the clinch successfully.
Asbra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pentacost's efforts to push away.
Pentacost blocking some punches.
Asbra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentacost's elbow.
Pentacost blocks a body shot from Asbra.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentacost.
Pentacost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Asbra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentacost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentacost misses with the head strike.
Asbra tries a body shot but Pentacost blocks it.
Asbra swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentacost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentacost lands a good knee to the midsection. Asbra won't want to take too many of those.
Asbra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asbra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asbra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pentacost lands an uppercut.
Asbra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pentacost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asbra is breathing heavily.
Pentacost throws a punch but it's blocked by Asbra.
Asbra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentacost scores with a shot to the side of Asbra's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asbra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pentacost misses with a knee to the head.
Pentacost trying to land knees to the body.
Pentacost scores with a hook to the body.
Pentacost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stacker Pentacost will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pentacost throws a head kick but Asbra moves out of range.
A low kick from Pentacost misses
and Asbra counters with a stiff right hand.
Asbra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asbra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asbra throws a right hand that misses
and Pentacost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentacost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pentacost misses with a combination
and Asbra counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Pentacost moves into the clinch.
Asbra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asbra throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentacost.
Asbra blocks a body shot from Pentacost.
Asbra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pentacost backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentacost.
Pentacost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asbra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentacost lands a right hand.
Asbra misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Pentacost misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pentacost manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Asbra misses.
Asbra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pentacost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pentacost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pentacost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pentacost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asbra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pentacost misses with a jab to the body
and Asbra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asbra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentacost throws out the jab.
Pentacost looks to throw the jab but Asbra is out of range.
Pentacost looks for the body kick but Asbra saw that one coming.
Pentacost misses the jab.
Pentacost is looking to clinch.
Asbra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asbra connects with a nice looking jab.
Asbra checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asbra.
#T2#
Asbra swats away the attempt to clinch by Pentacost.
Asbra cracks Pentacost with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pentacost misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Pentacost coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentacost dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asbra. That did some damage!
Pentacost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pentacost with a hook.
Asbra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stacker Pentacost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentacost scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Pentacost.
Nice defenses there by Asbra.
Asbra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Asbra. #T3#
Pentacost throws a shot to the body.
Pentacost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Asbra.
Pentacost is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheers as Asbra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pentacost doesn't seem phased though.
Asbra throws a jab when Pentacost was well out of range.
Pentacost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Pentacost is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Asbra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pentacost is still on wobbly legs! Can Asbra finish him?
Asbra slips a jab from Pentacost.
Asbra throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pentacost clean off his feet! He's out cold! Asbra stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa Asbra!
Papa Asbra retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Papa Asbra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Infinity: Bottoms UP
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Blood or perhaps it was just good defense by Pentacost, which made it look bad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pentacost checks a leg kick.
Pentacost lands a high kick!
Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blood fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood is defended easily by Pentacost.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Blood clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost lands an elbow inside.
Pentacost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood tries to score a body lock takedown but Pentacost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Pentacost has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Blood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pentacost moves into the clinch.#T1#
The referee calls for Blood to work.
#TD#
Blood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pentacost uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentacost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blood wants to sweep here but Pentacost controlling him for the moment.
Pentacost trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentacost throws a big right hand that misses.
Blood wants to stand but Pentacost is controlling the position.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pentacost is one step ahead there.
Pentacost would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Blood can't keep his opponent in guard - Pentacost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pentacost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pentacost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blood is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pentacost is trying to control. Blood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blood regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pentacost.
Pentacost being controlled here momentarily.
Blood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Pentacost lands a couple of elbows.
Pentacost trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentacost is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pentacost moves into the clinch successfully.
Pentacost tries to land knees in the clinch but Blood avoids the damage to the body.
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Pentacost breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pentacost as he avoids it easily.
Blood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pentacost avoids it really well and circles away.
Pentacost misses the jab.#CL2#
Pentacost has closed the distance and engaged Blood in a clinch.
Blood can't get the takedown.
Blood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pentacost lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pentacost.
Blood is breathing heavily.
A short right from Pentacost on the inside. #BC2#
Pentacost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentacost moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentacost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pentacost defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by Pentacost.
Blood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentacost throws out the jab.
Blood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pentacost pinned against the cage. Pentacost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pentacost wants to counter with a clinch but Blood pushes him away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Pentacost breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blood.
Blood walks into a jab.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentacost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blood's sensitive parts.
Pentacost throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pentacost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Pentacost scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pentacost looks to land a left hand but Blood moved out of range nicely.
Blood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut.
Pentacost misses with a two punch combination.
Pentacost misses with a looping left.
Pentacost tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentacost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pentacost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses.
Blood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pentacost.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blood.
Stacker Pentacost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pentacost misses with a looping left.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentacost connects with an inside leg kick.#T2##CL2#
Pentacost drives through and clinches with Blood against the cage.
Pentacost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blood is defending well for now.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pentacost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pentacost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pentacost missing with knees to the body.
Blood keeps control of Pentacost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pentacost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blood wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Pentacost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pentacost scoring well with a low kick there.
Pentacost misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pentacost.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pentacost, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Pentacost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pentacost has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Pentacost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards. #T3##TD#
Blood has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pentacost regains guard immediately.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Pentacost kicks Blood off and gets to his feet.
Blood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pentacost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.
Pentacost lunges at Blood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blood's hand.
Blood walks into a stiff left hand from Pentacost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentacost misses with a straight right.
Richard Blood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pentacost throws a sloppy head kick and Blood moves out of range easily. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood is defended easily by Pentacost.
Pentacost looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Pentacost drives through and clinches with Blood against the cage.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Pentacost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Blood shoots in and gets a takedown into Pentacost's guard.
Pentacost scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Pentacost pulls Blood in close to prevent any damage.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Pentacost is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pentacost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pentacost stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pentacost wants it to stay on the feet.
Pentacost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blood's calf.
The fighters circling - Pentacost throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Pentacost moves into the clinch.
Blood tries to pull guard but Pentacost holds him up against the cage and eventually Blood drops back down to his feet.
Pentacost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blood tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pentacost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blood avoiding damage as Pentacost throws knees to the body.
Blood fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Pentacost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pentacost shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blood eats them both and turns towards Pentacost to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pentacost circles away.
Blood blocks a jab.
Pentacost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pentacost as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pentacost misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Pentacost takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Blood tightens his grip and picks Pentacost up, before dumping him to the ground. Pentacost manages to land in guard.
Blood trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pentacost manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pentacost working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blood's head.
Pentacost throwing strikes but missing.
Pentacost postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it.
Pentacost looking to sit in guard and control but Blood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Pentacost trying to keep a closed guard but Blood is proving a slippery customer.
Pentacost doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pentacost looking to control.
Pentacost looking for a sweep. Not yet Pentacost, not yet.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Pentacost scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentacost throws a front kick aimed at Blood's knee but Blood avoids it well.
Blood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Pentacost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pentacost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blood.
Pentacost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pentacost as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Blood rushes Pentacost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richard Blood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pentacost is defending well.
Pentacost works on Blood's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Pentacost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentacost moves out of range as Blood strikes.
Pentacost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Blood darts in and clinches Pentacost up against the cage.
Pentacost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pentacost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stacker Pentacost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pentacost.
A shot in the inside from Pentacost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentacost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blood's face.
Pentacost working aggressively here.
Blood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pentacost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Pentacost.
Pentacost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pentacost is leaning against Blood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pentacost lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Pentacost breaks from the clinch.
Pentacost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pentacost throws a sloppy head kick and Blood moves out of range easily.
Pentacost connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blood momentarily.
#CL2#
Pentacost closes the distance and pushes Blood back into the cage.
Blood takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Richard Blood has been cut.
Pentacost lands a hook that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stacker Pentacost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pentacost 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stacker Pentacost!
A victorious Stacker Pentacost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Infinity: Weekend Warriors
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Pentacost lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pentacost misses the target. #CL2#
Pentacost clinches.
Pentacost tries a body shot but Ioannou Ii blocks it.
Ioannou Ii being controlled against the cage.
Pentacost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ioannou Ii is defending well for now.
Pentacost told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pentacost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pentacost keeps control of Ioannou Ii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ioannou Ii avoiding damage as Pentacost throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ioannou Ii.
Pentacost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ioannou Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pentacost throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ioannou Ii.
A right hand to the body from Pentacost.
A bit of stalling here from Pentacost.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentacost. #T1#
Pentacost pushes off an throws an elbow but Ioannou Ii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pentacost stalls.
Pentacost gets through Ioannou Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pentacost lands a nice uppercut.
Pentacost displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ioannou Ii up against the cage.#BC#
Ioannou Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Pentacost misses its intended target. #CL2#
Pentacost instigates a clinch.
Ioannou Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Ioannou Ii takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pentacost is stalling here.
Pentacost with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lukas Ioannou Ii has been cut.
Pentacost pushes Ioannou Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentacost lands a right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentacost pushes off an throws an elbow but Ioannou Ii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ioannou Ii being controlled against the cage.
Pentacost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pentacost lands a nice knee to the body.
Pentacost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ioannou Ii backwards.
Ioannou Ii takes a shot to the head.
Ioannou Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Pentacost landing knees to the body.
Ioannou Ii is breathing heavily.
Pentacost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ioannou Ii up against the cage.
Pentacost working Ioannou Ii over with knees to the body.
Pentacost lands a hook that snaps the head of Ioannou Ii backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Ioannou Ii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ioannou Ii being controlled against the cage.
Pentacost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pentacost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Pentacost.
A short right from Pentacost on the inside.
Pentacost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pentacost scores a nice knee to the body.
Ioannou Ii is trying to break free.
Ioannou Ii letting Pentacost take a breather here.
Pentacost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pentacost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Ioannou Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentacost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentacost prevents a body shot from Ioannou Ii.
Pentacost tries to throw a body punch but Ioannou Ii avoids it by throwing Pentacost back against the cage.
Pentacost lands a knee to the body.
Pentacost slows down the pace here.
Pentacost stalling the fight.
Pentacost continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ioannou Ii tries to break free but Pentacost pushes him back against the cage.
Ioannou Ii working aggressively here.
Pentacost lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Pentacost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pentacost stalling.
Pentacost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ioannou Ii's elbow.
Pentacost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ioannou Ii's face.
#ROC2#
Ioannou Ii is rocked!
Pentacost tries to work over Ioannou Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Ioannou Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pentacost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Ioannou Ii'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.
#R2#
Pentacost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ioannou Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Pentacost scoring well with a low kick there.
Ioannou Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ioannou Ii misses with a looping left.
Ioannou Ii misses with a head kick.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ioannou Ii misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pentacost.
Pentacost goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Pentacost.
Pentacost missing with a left hand there. Ioannou Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentacost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Ioannou Ii.
Pentacost throws a looping overhand right but Ioannou Ii ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Pentacost closes the distance and pushes Ioannou Ii back into the cage.
Ioannou Ii lands with a light punch inside.
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!
The referee calls for Ioannou Ii to work.
Pentacost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
A short left from Ioannou Ii.
Pentacost misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pentacost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pentacost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentacost tries to work over Ioannou Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentacost pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ioannou Ii blocks a body shot from Pentacost.
Pentacost working Ioannou Ii over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pentacost lands a good knee to the midsection. Ioannou Ii won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentacost.
A knee to the head by Pentacost.
Pentacost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pentacost obliges.
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!
Pentacost is pushing Ioannou Ii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pentacost lands with a right to the head.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Pentacost lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Ioannou Ii is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentacost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Ioannou Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pentacost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentacost works on Ioannou Ii's body with a couple of short punches.
Ioannou Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentacost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pentacost lands a big knee to the head and Ioannou Ii goes down! Pentacost pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stacker Pentacost!
A victorious Stacker Pentacost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Infinity: Destruction
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Wood swinging wildly here.
Pentacost misses with a lunging right hand
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pentacost throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pentacost throws a series of punches but Wood moves out of range.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Pentacost slips the punch.
Pentacost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pentacost tries to close the distance and clinch but Wood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wood swinging wildly here.
Pentacost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Pentacost misses the target.
Wood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pentacost lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Pentacost misses the shot to the body.
Pentacost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wood circles away quickly and effectively.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Pentacost is out of range.
A jab from Pentacost misses.
Wood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentacost wants to land a leg kick but Wood is out of range.
Pentacost slips a jab from Wood.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentacost.
Pentacost staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Wood 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.
Pentacost lands a nice looking body shot.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Pentacost.
A clash of legs there as Pentacost blocks the low kick.#T2#
Wood blocks a leg kick.
Pentacost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentacost tried to score with a low kick but Wood checks it.
Wood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pentacost misses with a hook.
And Wood tries to counter it with a takedown but Pentacost pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pentacost's sensitive parts.
Wood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pentacost on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentacost tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentacost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Pentacost coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pentacost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Wood tries to counter it with a takedown but Pentacost pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wood blocks a jab.
Pentacost wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.#T3#
A lazy left from Wood finds it's target.
Pentacost throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pentacost misses with an uppercut.
Pentacost wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentacost.
Pentacost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Pentacost.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentacost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Pentacost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentacost missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Wood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pentacost looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Pentacost bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood cracks Pentacost with an open hand slap.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wood.
Pentacost misses with a looping right.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentacost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pentacost. That did some damage!
Wood misses with a head kick.
Pentacost defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Pentacost.
Stacker Pentacost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentacost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wood with a nice cross.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pentacost misses with a straight left.
Wood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pentacost seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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 Stacker Pentacost will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pentacost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood lands a leg kick that knocks Pentacost off balance momentarily.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Pentacost.
Pentacost bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wood's head.
Pentacost tries to clinch there but Wood circles away.
Wood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Pentacost.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Pentacost.#CL#
Wood gets tackled into the cage by Pentacost. Pentacost maintains the clinch.
Pentacost lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Pentacost.
Pentacost is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pentacost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentacost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Wood is trying to maintain a safe position but Pentacost gets an underhook and turns Wood into the cage.
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the head but Wood blocks with his arms.
Wood looking to slow down the pace here.
Wood lands a shot to the body.
Wood blocks a body shot from Pentacost.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentacost.
A head punch on the inside from Pentacost fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wood lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pentacost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wood blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Wood has hold of one of Pentacost's legs. Pentacost is fighting the takedown attempt but Wood gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Wood stands up over Pentacost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pentacost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wood pushing down on Pentacost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES#
Pentacost has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wood is on him like a limpet, forcing Pentacost back against the cage.
Pentacost lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentacost landing knees to the body.
Pentacost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wood is defending well for now.#T3#
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentacost uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Pentacost misses with a knee to the head.
Pentacost will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wood up against the cage.
Pentacost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wood can't get the takedown.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentacost scores a nice knee to the body.
Pentacost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pentacost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Pentacost's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wood prevents a body shot from Pentacost.
Pentacost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Pentacost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentacost.
#T4#
Pentacost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pentacost lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentacost trying to control the position but instead, Wood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pentacost into the cage.
Pentacost lands a right hand.
Pentacost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood can't get the takedown.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentacost lands a body punch.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
Pentacost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Wood blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentacost.
Pentacost misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood blocking some punches.
Pentacost has Wood pressed against the cage.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacker Pentacost dominated that second round.
That's time! Pentacost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Pentacost has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
Pentacost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentacost misses with a knee to the head.
Pentacost scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentacost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Pentacost.
Pentacost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentacost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Wood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pentacost misses with a combination
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood cracks Pentacost with a good jab.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Pentacost throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentacost misses with a head kick.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pentacost doesn't manage to clinch there - Wood circles away.
Pentacost moves out of range of the body kick.
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Pentacost misses the target.
Pentacost throws a right hand that misses
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Pentacost missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentacost throws a chopping leg kick but Wood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wood works the jab nicely.
Wood slips a straight right by Pentacost.
Pentacost misses with a straight right.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stacker Pentacost is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Pentacost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Pentacost moves away and avoids it.
Pentacost tries to counter by clinching up but Wood breaks away and moves out of range.
Wood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pentacost's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Pentacost misses.
Pentacost avoids the head kick by Wood.
Wood throws a right hand that Pentacost ducks under and follows up with a left that Pentacost also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Wood as he connects with a hook.
Pentacost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pentacost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentacost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
Wood swings for the body but Pentacost moves out of range.
#CL#
Pentacost has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
#T3#
Pentacost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentacost is trying to stall.
Pentacost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wood misses with some punches.
Pentacost lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Pentacost tries to land a knee to the head but Wood blocks with his arms.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentacost working aggressively here.
Pentacost has Wood pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Pentacost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood has Pentacost pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentacost.
Wood prevents a body shot from Pentacost.
Wood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stacker Pentacost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Pentacost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pentacost.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Pentacost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch.
Wood throws a wild body kick that Pentacost sees coming a mile off.
Wood lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Pentacost closes the distance and clinches.
Pentacost scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentacost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentacost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wood or not.
Nice body punch from Wood - that landed with a thud.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrew Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentacost tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Wood.
I think Pentacost 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stacker Pentacost!
Stacker Pentacost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Drogo takes the fight into the clinch.
Drogo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pentacost throws a punch but it's blocked by Drogo.
Pentacost working aggressively here.
Drogo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pentacost taking a breather.
Pentacost throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Drogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pentacost.
Drogo lands an uppercut.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pentacost avoids it.
Pentacost misses with a knee to the head.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentacost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pentacost with a knee to the head.
Pentacost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentacost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pentacost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drogo lands with a short shot to the head.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drogo.
Pentacost crunches a lovely knee into Drogo's ribcage.
Pentacost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Pentacost working aggressively here.
Pentacost throws a punch but it's blocked by Drogo.
Pentacost lands with a light punch inside.
Drogo pushes Pentacost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentacost takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentacost misses with the head strike.
Drogo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentacost is breathing heavily.
Drogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pentacost prevents a body shot from Drogo.
Drogo landing knees to the head.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drogo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drogo digs a right hand into Pentacost's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pentacost's gas tank.
Drogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pentacost lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pentacost lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Drogo.
Drogo connects with a knee to the head.
Drogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pentacost lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Drogo.
Drogo looking to throw knees to the head but Pentacost is blocking nicely.
Drogo lands a knee to the head.
#T2#
Drogo lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentacost backwards. #ROC2#
Pentacost is rocked!
Drogo landing knees to the body.
Drogo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Pentacost won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drogo obliges.
Drogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Pentacost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pentacost misses with a punch to the body.
Drogo crunches a lovely knee into Pentacost's ribcage.
Pentacost seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Drogo as the two fighters clinch.
Drogo lands a shot to the body.
Drogo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drogo managing to block the knees to the body from Pentacost.
Pentacost takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Drogo - that landed with a thud.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike.
Drogo crunches a lovely knee into Pentacost's ribcage.
Drogo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Pentacost - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Drogo, and another! Pentacost is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Karl Drogo!
A relieved looking Karl Drogo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Barnaby swinging wildly here.
Pentacost moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pentacost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barnaby's head.
Pentacost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnaby on the side of the head.
Barnaby throws out a loose jab but Pentacost uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Barnaby.
Archie Barnaby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Barnaby gets tackled into the cage by Pentacost. Pentacost maintains the clinch.
Pentacost lands with a light punch inside.
Pentacost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pentacost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pentacost stalling in the clinch.
Pentacost prevents Barnaby from breaking the clinch.
Pentacost unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barnaby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentacost crunches a lovely knee into Barnaby's ribcage.
Barnaby is breathing heavily.
Pentacost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnaby backwards.
Pentacost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnaby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentacost lands a left hand.
#T1#
Pentacost scores with a shot to the side of Barnaby's head. #ROC2#
Barnaby is rocked!
Pentacost creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barnaby with a big uppercut! Barnaby tries to clinch up but Pentacost pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barnaby to the mat! Barnaby covers up and Pentacost unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stacker Pentacost!
A victorious Stacker Pentacost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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