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Event:
IMMAC 2: Blast Off
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Pentele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Pentele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Pentele sprawls well.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paska Pentele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Pentele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Pentele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pentele pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Rodriguez shoots in but Pentele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pentele as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pentele as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Pentele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pentele throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Pentele tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pentele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pentele throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Pentele stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Rodriguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pentele sprawls well initially but Rodriguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pentele tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pentele is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentele has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Pentele defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Pentele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentele has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pentele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Pentele is controlling Rodriguez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriguez from advancing to side control.#T3#
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Pentele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pentele tries to kick Rodriguez off but Rodriguez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pentele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Pentele is defending well.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Pentele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying for a kimura here. Pentele looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rodriguez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Rodriguez! |
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Event:
IMMAC: Testing 3
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Salo cracks Pentele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Salo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salo throws a jab when Pentele was well out of range.#T1#
Pentele misses with a left hand
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab.
Salo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pentele momentarily.
Salo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Salo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentele lands a jab.
A slow jab from Salo misses its intended target.
Jab by Salo.#T3#
Salo connects with a jab.
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Salo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Salo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.#T4#
Salo misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salo throws a hook but Pentele avoids it easily.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Salo counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentele throws a right hand that misses
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Salo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Salo.
Pentele throws a poor cross that misses
and Salo counters with a nice uppercut.
Salo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Salo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pentele can do to turn this around?
Pentele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Salo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Salo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salo counters with a stiff right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pentele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Pentele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pentele slips a straight right by Salo.
Pentele throws a hook but Salo blocks it.
Pentele misses with a hook
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Pentele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salo lands a jab to the nose.
Pekka Salo is winning the standup battle so far.
Salo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pentele might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Salo has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Pentele walks into a stiff left hand from Salo.
Salo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pentele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pentele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Salo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Salo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Salo.
Pekka Salo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Salo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salo scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Salo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pentele misses with a right hand
and Salo counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Salo misses. #T2#
A left lands for Salo.
Salo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Salo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Pentele misses with an uppercut
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele misses with a hook
and Salo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salo.
Salo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Salo misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salo counters with a straight right hand.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Salo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salo misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Salo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salo 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Salo! |
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Event:
IMMAC: Testing 2
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Bottas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottas missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottas.#T1#
Bottas loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottas throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Bottas moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bottas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bottas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bottas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.#T3#
Pentele slips a straight right by Bottas.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.
A lazy left from Bottas finds it's target.
Bottas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Bottas - just one landing. #T4#
Pentele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bottas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bottas cracks Pentele with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Bottas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentele takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Bottas dominated that round.
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#
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Pentele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pentele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bottas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
letting Bottas counter with a right hand.
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bottas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bottas.
Donk. Bottas catches Pentele right on the button with a cross.
Pentele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pentele throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Bottas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
Pentele swings widly with a right hand
and Bottas counters with a straight right hand.
Bottas lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Bottas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pentele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pentele misses with a right hand
letting Bottas counter with a right hand.
Pentele throws a right hand that misses
letting Bottas counter with a right hand.
Pentele takes one on the button.#T4#
Bottas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pentele misses with a hook
and Bottas counters with a straight right hand.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Bottas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Bottas.
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Bottas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pentele misses with an uppercut
enabling Bottas to counter with a crisp jab.
Lars Bottas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pentele needs to keep his hands up - Bottas had a free shot at his head there.
Pentele throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lars Bottas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Bottas counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
and Bottas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele throws a right hand that misses
and Bottas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pentele swings widly with a right hand
and Bottas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Pentele misses with a hook
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bottas counters with a straight right hand.
Pentele walks into a straight right hand from Bottas.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pentele might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pentele throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bottas counter with a right hand. #T3#
Pentele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele throws a poor cross that misses
and Bottas counters with a straight right hand.
Pentele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Pentele throws a right hand that misses
and Bottas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Bottas counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pentele momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Bottas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bottas 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 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Bottas! |
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