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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Gentry (ranked 5215 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Keller (ranked 24928 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Keller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keller.
Keller looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Keller looks to land a combination but Gentry avoids it well.
Gentry looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gentry moves into the clinch.
Gentry fails to pull guard.
Keller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gentry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gentry moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller working hard to break the clinch.
Gentry jumps into guard, dragging Keller to the mat.
Gentry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keller is one step ahead there.
Keller prevents Gentry from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gentry wants to stand but Keller is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gentry is on top in guard.
Gentry tries to stand but Keller is controlling from the bottom.
Gentry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gentry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keller wants to stand but Gentry is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gentry is trying to pull guard but Keller has him pressed against the cage.
Gentry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keller walks away with a smile on his face. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry is looking to clinch but Keller is avoiding it.
Gentry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keller throws a leg kick
and Gentry counters by moving into the clinch.
Gentry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keller's efforts to push away.
Gentry tries to pull guard but Keller holds him up against the cage and eventually Gentry drops back down to his feet.
Gentry jumps guard but Keller stands there with Gentry around his waist. Gentry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gentry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gentry pulls Keller into guard.
Gentry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gentry striking off his back but it's not causing Keller any problems.
Keller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gentry working a defensive guard here.
Gentry 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.
Gentry is working an open guard so Keller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick from Gentry lands but Keller takes it in his stride.
Keller misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Gentry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gentry lands a high kick!
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gentry closes the distance and clinches.
Keller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gentry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gentry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gentry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keller just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry jumps guard but Keller stands there with Gentry around his waist. Gentry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Gentry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keller to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry jumps guard but Keller stands there with Gentry around his waist. Gentry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gentry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keller uses from the top position.
Gentry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gentry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gentry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gentry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry trying to keep a closed guard but Keller is proving a slippery customer.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gentry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keller manages to get himself to full guard.
Gentry throwing strikes but missing.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keller can do to turn this around?
Keller has a closed guard, preventing Gentry from standing up.
Gentry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gentry gets to his feet - Keller follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry drives through and clinches with Keller against the cage.
Keller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gentry manages to pull guard.
Gentry trying to keep a closed guard but Keller is proving a slippery customer.
Keller tries to free his leg and advance position but Gentry is retaining full guard.
Gentry wants to sweep here but Keller controlling him for the moment.
Keller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gentry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry pushes Keller off and gets back to his feet.
Gentry tries to clinch but Keller moves out of range.
Gentry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Keller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gentry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keller parries the strikes from Gentry easily there. Gentry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Keller to escape.
Gentry stands up and beckons Keller to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentry closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Gentry dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Keller leaves Gentry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gentry throws a quick counter head kick but Keller was just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Keller.
Keller is looking to clinch.
Gentry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gentry has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Keller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gentry fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry taking a breather.
Gentry tries to pull guard but Keller won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry can't find room to land a body shot as Keller controls the action.
Gentry jumps guard but Keller stands there with Gentry around his waist. Gentry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gentry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gentry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gentry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keller tries to land a body kick
and Gentry makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Keller really felt that one!
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keller as he avoids it easily.
Gentry doesn't manage to clinch there - Keller circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keller.
Keller swats away the attempt to clinch by Gentry.
A head kick from Gentry lands but Keller takes it in his stride.
Gentry lands with an uppercut that bounces Keller off the cage and back into range.
Keller lands a jab to the nose.
Gentry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry jumps guard.
Gentry wants to sweep but no luck.
Keller is standing up over Gentry. Gentry looks to escape but Keller dives into side control.
Gentry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gentry managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Keller.
Gentry is looking to regain half guard here but Keller keeps moving and retains side control.
Keller is looking to take a break and control but Gentry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Gentry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mohammed Gentry.
Well Gentry 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Gentry!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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