PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 4045 p4p, 423 weight class) and Paulo Gentil (ranked 3579 p4p, 380 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

River
vs
Gentil

185 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
21
166 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Condemned

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kollaa River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Gentil!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentil cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
River cracks Gentil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River scores with a hook to the body. Gentil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
River lands with a straight right. Gentil didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Gentil throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Gentil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
Gentil with a nice cross.
Gentil punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
Gentil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by River.
A jab from River misses.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River blocks the body kick.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River misses the body punch
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil throws a body kick that misses.
Gentil throws a front kick that sends River stumbling back into the cage.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gentil's hands.
River checks a leg kick.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
That kick from Gentil tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
A jab lands there for River.
Gentil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Gentil counters with a leg kick.
River missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gentil slips a straight right by River.
It seemed like Gentil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentil throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gentil delivers a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from River.
Gentil tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
River misses with a wild combination.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a jab. Gentil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gentil.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
River misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by River.
Gentil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil staying out of range there.
River takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by River.
Gentil scores with a push kick.
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!
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Gentil ducks right into an uppercut from River.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
It seemed like Gentil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Gentil.
River moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws out a powerful jab.
Gentil scores with a nice body kick.
River blocks a jab.
River takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gentil has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gentil feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
Gentil avoids the body shot from River.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

River misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentil.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Gentil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gentil on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River lands with an overhand left.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River is looking to counter punch.
River will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Gentil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gentil pushes River away with a front kick.
Gentil tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentil throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gentil takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentil.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gentil lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
River loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gentil doesn't seem phased though.
Gentil lands a nice shot to the body.
Gentil throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for River, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Gentil does it's job there.
River lands with a cross.
River lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil blocks a jab.
Gentil drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gentil throws a head kick that misses.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River lands with a straight right. Gentil didn't see that one coming.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentil avoids the body shot from River.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gentil moves out of range as River strikes.
Gentil shapes to counter with a head kick.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Gentil should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
River throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by River.
Gentil throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gentil.
Gentil tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil connects with the punch.
River slips under a jab.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gentil momentarily.
Gentil throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil walks into a stiff left hand from River.
River jabs Gentil right on the nose. Gentil blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from River.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Gentil misses.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Gentil's head.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
River misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
Gentil slips under a jab from River.
Crunch! Gentil slams his shin into River's torso.
River throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River connects with a body shot that sends Gentil's belly button to the back.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kollaa River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from River. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gentil.
River loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gentil. River shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Gentil. Beautiful body shot.
River lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gentil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
A jab from River misses.
A jab from Gentil misses.
Gentil lets loose with a powerful body kick. River will feel that in the morning.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
River misses with a hook
and Gentil makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. River really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Gentil misses.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil thuds his shin into the meat of River's side.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Gentil.
Gentil jabs River to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gentil.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Gentil counters with a body kick.
River loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Gentil throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
Gentil misses with a right hand
and River counters with a series of strikes. Gentil will be more careful next time no doubt.
River lands with a hook. Gentil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gentil throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
Gentil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
River works the jab nicely.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil scores with a body shot.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gentil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from River misses.
Jab from Gentil.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil counters with a solid body kick.
River moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Gentil takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gentils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River slips a jab from Gentil.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
A combination from Gentil does no damage.
River takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
River throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from River.
Gentil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paulo Gentil.
Well Gentil 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paulo Gentil!
Paulo Gentil bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.