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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gentry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Triumph - Wu Tang Clan. Mirzaev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Natalie La Rose - Somebody ft. Jeremih. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasul Mirzaev!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentry throws a poor cross that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gentry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Gentry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Gentry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mirzaev pinned against the ropes. Mirzaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev slips under a jab.
Gentry throws an off balance right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mirzaev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentry is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gentry misses its target.
Gentry throws a jab when Mirzaev was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Gentry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirzaev.
Gentry slips under a jab from Mirzaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Gentry misses its intended target.
Gentry throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Gentry scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentry.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentry misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirzaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gentry under the eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mirzaev.
Gentry lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
It looked like Gentry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentry catches Mirzaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mirzaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gentry.
Mirzaev misses with a kick to the body
and Gentry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentry moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Gentry takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Gentry closes the distance and pushes Mirzaev back into the ropes.
Mirzaev can't break the clinch.
Gentry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.
Mirzaev is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Gentry has double underhooks.
Mirzaev is trying to push Gentry away but Gentry has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gentry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gentry stalling in the clinch but Mirzaev improves position.
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirzaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gentry scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev moves into the clinch.
Mirzaev is trying to push Gentry away but Gentry has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gentry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gentry digs a right hand underneath Mirzaev's ribcage. Mirzaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mirzaev is pressed up against the ropes. Gentry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mirzaev down to the mat. Mirzaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gentry or perhaps it was just good defense by Mirzaev, which made it look bad.
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Mirzaev moves away and avoids it.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentry circles away quickly and effectively.
Gentry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mirzaev tries to avoid it but Gentry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mirzaev to the ground. Mirzaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mirzaev throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Gentry lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Gentry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gentry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gentry.
Gentry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev throws a series of strikes that have Gentry backpedaling.
Gentry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mirzaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.
Gentry instigates a clinch.
Mirzaev is trying to force a seperation but Gentry has the dominant position.
Gentry misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentry.
Mirzaev manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mirzaev tries to clinch
and Gentry counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gentry to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gentry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Gentry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gentry digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Mirzaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentry misses the target.
A jab from Mirzaev does it's job there.
Gentry moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Gentry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mirzaev cracks Gentry with an open hand slap.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick
enabling Gentry to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Gentry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mirzaev walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry misses with a right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry misses with a straight right.
Gentry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirzaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Gentry was well out of range.
Gentry punishes Mirzaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Gentry throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Mirzaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gentry has Mirzaev up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mirzaev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mirzaev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gentry really felt that one!
Mirzaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev lunges at Gentry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gentry's hand.
Mirzaev takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry lands with a hook. Mirzaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mirzaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gentry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gentry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirzaev.
Gentry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Gentry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentry defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Gentry feinted with a counter takedown.
Gentry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mirzaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gentry throws a series of punches but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mirzaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mirzaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gentry tests Mirzaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gentry throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentry throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Mirzaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentry fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirzaev tries to land a front kick but Gentry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev lands a jab to Gentry's midsection.
Gentry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirzaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws out a counter right but Gentry avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Gentry misses its intended target.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Gentry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown but Mirzaev shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mirzaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gentry somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentry.
Mirzaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
Gentry throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gentry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentry.
Gentry has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rasul Mirzaev.
I think Mirzaev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Rasul Mirzaev!
Matt Gentry wins by split decision!
Matt Gentry tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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