PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeshwua Gentry (ranked 2793 p4p, 99 weight class) and Brian Becker (ranked 6291 p4p, 172 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gentry
vs
Becker

198 cm
25
298 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeshwua Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Becker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jeshwua Gentry has been cut.

Gentry drops Becker with a left right combo! Gentry follows him down to the ground into side control.

It looks like Brian Becker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becker is trying to improve his position.
Gentry taking a breather here.
Gentry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Becker!
Becker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gentry.
Gentry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gentry controlling his opponent.
Gentry trying to control but Becker is having none of it.
Becker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gentry content just to control the position here.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Becker blocking the ground and pound.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry avoids the attempt from Becker to control.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gentry trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gentry's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gentry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Becker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gentry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeshwua Gentry dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gentry shoots for a takedown but Becker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Becker!
Gentry trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry staying calm.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry controls the position.
Gentry wants to control but Becker is keeping him busy.

Gentry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Becker, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gentry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gentry controls the position.
Gentry throws a strike aimed at the side of Becker's head but Becker avoids it well.
Gentry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gentry trying to control the position but Becker is working away.
You can see the frustration on Becker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker works Gentry's body with a nice hook.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Becker sprawls well. Becker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeshwua Gentry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry misses with a wild combination.
Becker dips to his left and cracks Gentry with an uppercut!
Gentry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Becker throws a series of punches but Gentry moves out of range.
Becker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeshwua Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Becker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gentry somewhat.
Nice shot lands for Becker.
Gentry throws out a loose jab but Becker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Becker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gentry has time to react.
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!
No luck for Gentry with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gentry misses the body punch
and Becker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry darts in looking for a takedown but Becker gets double underhooks and turns Gentry into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Becker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gentry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Becker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentry. Gentry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gentry lunges at Becker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Becker's hand.

Gentry dives in and scores a takedown into Becker's guard.
Gentry wants to control from the top but Becker keeps moving.
Gentry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry thows a huge punch but Becker dodges it nicely.
Jeshwua Gentry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gentry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gentry trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry is really struggling to control Becker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Becker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gentry.
Gentry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gentry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Becker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gentry fails with the takedown.
Becker scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Becker. No joy for Gentry on that attempt.
Brian Becker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeshwua Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Becker leaves Gentry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Becker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Becker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gentry fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Becker connects with a single shot there.
Becker connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Becker.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becker as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Becker does it's job there.
Becker punishes Gentry's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Gentry with that takedown attempt.
Brian Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Becker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
Becker misses with a two punch combination.
Becker's corner calls for a 1-2. Becker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gentry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Becker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Becker as Gentry shoots in.
Becker tests Gentry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Becker moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Becker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Becker 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Becker!