PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilber Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristijan Slunjski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gentry
vs
Slunjski

164 cm
20
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilber Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristijan Slunjski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Gentry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Slunjski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gentry on his heels. He'll look to pass Gentry's guard now, I'm sure.
Gentry 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.
Gentry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slunjski on the ground.
Gentry controls Slunjski momentarily but Slunjski frees himself.
Gentry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slunjski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gentry is proving hard to escape from.
Gentry is trying to hold Slunjski in close to prevent damage but Slunjski has managed to pass into half guard.
Gentry is looking to improve his position.
Slunjski wants to pass the guard but Gentry is defending well.
Gentry wants to sweep but Slunjski has passed to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Gentry trying to control but Slunjski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Gentry is really stuck here.

Gentry defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Slunjski looks winded!
Gentry is really stuck here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slunjski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gentry's body.
Gentry trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Gentry defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Slunjski working for a choke but Gentry is defending well.
Slunjski controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gentry wants to improve his position but Slunjski is controlling well.
Gentry has hold of Slunjski's hands but Slunjski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gentry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slunjski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slunjski content just to control the position here.
Gentry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slunjski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gentry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slunjski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gentry can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gentry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gentry is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristijan Slunjski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gentry enables Slunjski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gentry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gentry wants to control but Slunjski passes easily into half guard.
Kristijan Slunjski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slunjski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gentry wants to control but Slunjski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gentry is trying to get back to full guard.
Slunjski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Slunjski is breathing heavily.
Slunjski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Slunjski is keen to just control but Gentry is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kristijan Slunjski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Good shot there by Slunjski.
Kristijan Slunjski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Slunjski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gentry to the mat! Gentry manages to get full guard.
Gentry controlling Slunjski's posture.
Slunjski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gentry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slunjski postures up in Gentry's guard and throws a big left but Gentry blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slunjski tries to free his leg and advance position but Gentry is retaining full guard.
Slunjski stopping the sweep attempt from Gentry.
Gentry is trying to control the position but Slunjski postures up.
Gentry looking for a sweep. Not yet Gentry, not yet.
Slunjski 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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kristijan Slunjski wasn't active enough on the ground.

Slunjski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gentry to the ground. Slunjski is now in Gentry's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slunjski stands up over Gentry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Gentry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slunjski is in close to Gentry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slunjski pushing down on Gentry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gentry tries to get to full guard but Slunjski has control of the leg.
Slunjski wants to stand up but Gentry is controlling the position.
Slunjski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gentry keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry tries to roll over but Slunjski keeps him under control.

Slunjski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gentry defends it well.
Gentry is staying active underneath Slunjski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slunjski is stalling here. Gentry is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Slunjski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gentry has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gentry wants to control but Slunjski is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristijan Slunjski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Slunjski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gentry.
Gentry misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Slunjski misses.
Slunjski tries a low kick but Gentry avoids it.
Gentry shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slunjski eats them both and turns towards Gentry to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gentry is looking to clinch.

Slunjski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gentry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry is working hard here to advance position.
Gentry moves into full guard.
Slunjski wants to control from the top but Gentry keeps moving.
Gentry is trying to control the position but Slunjski postures up.
Gentry keeping moving, preventing Slunjski from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gentry wants to sweep here but Slunjski controlling him for the moment.
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.
Slunjski tries to free his leg and advance position but Gentry is retaining full guard.
Gentry is trying to keep Slunjski in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kristijan Slunjski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gentry digs a good body shot into Slunjski's ribs.

Slunjski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slunjski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slunjski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slunjski throwing strikes from guard but Gentry blocks nicely.
Slunjski wants to control from the top but Gentry keeps moving.

Slunjski drops back looking for a leg! Gentry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gentry manages to kick Slunjski off! Slunjski jumps back into Gentry's guard.
Gentry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Slunjski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slunjski stands and throws Gentry's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Gentry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slunjski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gentry is letting Slunjski control him for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slunjski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilber Gentry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kristijan Slunjski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gentry being controlled for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristijan Slunjski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slunjski 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristijan Slunjski!