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Event:
QFC Tournament 602 Round 3
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Does sprawls well. Does wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Does throws a right hand that Gentry ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentry also avoids with ease.
Does fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gentry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Does counters with a nice body shot.
Gentry tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Does gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaco Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry is trying to break the clinch but Does is controlling him.
Gentry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Does's elbow.
Gentry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Does tries to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling the position. #T1#
Gentry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry.
Gentry is pushing Does up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Does pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Does pulls guard effortlessly.
Does wants to sweep here but Gentry controlling him for the moment.
Gentry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gentry trying to control the position from guard on top but Does is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Does has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Does working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gentry.
Gentry won't allow Does to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Does as Gentry shoots in.
Does fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3##CL#
Does gets tackled into the cage by Gentry. Gentry maintains the clinch.
Gentry is trying to maintain a safe position but Does gets an underhook and turns Gentry into the cage.
Does looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Does goes for a takedown attempt but Gentry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Does shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gentry attempts a counter takedown but Does avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Does darts in and clinches Gentry up against the cage.#BC#
Gentry breaks from the clinch.
Gentry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Does sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Does doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Gentry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Does won't be happy with that.
Does tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gentry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Does wants to get back to his feet but Gentry drags him back down.
Does manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Does seems content to control.
Does stops Gentry from getting back to his feet.
Gentry tries to kick Does off in order to stand up. Does Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Does tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Does has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Does looking to control but instead Gentry has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentry is in trouble now - Does has advanced to mount!
Gentry working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Does dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Does fails with the takedown.
Does with a poor takedown
and Gentry counters with a one-two to the body.
Does looks for a takedown but Gentry sprawls well.
Gentry tries to counter by clinching up but Does breaks away and moves out of range.
Jaco Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Does.
Gentry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Does.
Does fails with the takedown
and Gentry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Does keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Does raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Does but Does pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentry sets himself, and Does steps forward looking for the clinch! Gentry avoids it this time.
Gentry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Does.#T1#
Gentry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Does is breathing heavily.
Gentry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gentry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Does swivels and escapes.
Does shoots for a takedown but Gentry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Does fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gentry dives in and grabs Does's left leg, looking for a takedown. Does pushes down on Gentry's head and hops out.
Does rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gentry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gentry misses with a few strikes there.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Does as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Does as Gentry shoots in.#CL#
Gentry clinches. #T2#
Gentry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Does to keep the fight standing.
Does is trying to push Gentry away but Gentry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gentry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Does after a bit of a struggle.
Does looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gentry tries to pull guard but Does won't allow it.
Does goes for a takedown attempt but Gentry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaco Gentry is winning the standup battle so far.
Gentry throws a head kick that misses
and Does counters with a left and a right that stings Gentry. #CL2#
Does moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Does missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Gentry breaks the clinch.
Does shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gentry sprawls well. Gentry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Does gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Does fails with a takedown attempt.
Does swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gentry scores with a leg kick.
Does shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gentry pinned against the cage. Gentry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Does defending well as Gentry loads up on a big left hand.
Does tries to counter with a clinch but Gentry shakes him off and moves away.
Does tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gentry swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Does fails to land the takedown.
Jaco Gentry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Does changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gentry tries to avoid it but Does manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gentry to the ground. Gentry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gentry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Does stuffs the takedown.
Gentry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Does swivels and escapes.
Gentry is looking to clinch but Does is avoiding it.
Does changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gentry tries to avoid it but Does manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gentry to the ground. Gentry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gentry looks for a takedown but Does sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gentry.
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 Jaco Gentry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gentry.
Gentry keeps the fight on the outside.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Gentry tries to clinch but Does moves out of range.
Does feints the counter takedown.
Does takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gentry leaves Does with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Does tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gentry swivels and escapes.
Does lands an overhand right.
Does takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gentry misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Gentry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Does cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Does's waist but Does gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gentry off to one side. #TD#
Gentry gets a double leg takedown into Does's guard.#ES2#
Does is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gentry presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Does tries to circle away but Gentry has him pinned against the cage.
Does with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Does fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jaco Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Does.#BC#
Gentry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Does showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gentry.
Gentry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Does counters with a three punch combo that has Gentry backing up. Gentry nods at Does to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentry shoots for a double leg takedown but Does sprawls well. He's pushed Gentry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Does closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Does wants to take the fight to the mat but Gentry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Does jumps guard.
Does looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gentry tries to free his leg and advance position but Does is retaining full guard.
Does tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roger Does has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Does is looking for a triangle here but Gentry uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Does is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Does's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Does manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gentry's best efforts.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Does controlling the position for now.
Gentry with the ground and pound but Does uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Does is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gentry trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Does looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Does comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Does 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Roger Does!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Roger Does!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Roger Does!
Roger Does wins by unanimous decision!
Roger Does bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 602 Round 2
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
TheDestroya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gentry was covering up waiting for the punch and TheDestroya finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Gentry wriggles free and stands up.
TheDestroya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Gentry closes the distance and pushes TheDestroya back into the cage.#TD2#
TheDestroya jumps into guard, dragging Gentry to the mat.
TheDestroya wants to sweep here but Gentry controlling him for the moment.
TheDestroya throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gentry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gentry won't allow TheDestroya to sweep him here. #T1#
Gentry throws a strike but TheDestroya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
TheDestroya tries to free his leg and advance position but Gentry is retaining full guard.
Gentry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as TheDestroya controls the pace.#SUB#
Gentry has his foot on TheDestroya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. TheDestroya works his way back into a safe position though.
Gentry is trying to keep TheDestroya in close.
Gentry keeping moving, preventing TheDestroya from controlling successfully.
TheDestroya sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TheDestroya postures up in Gentry's guard and throws a big left but Gentry blocks it.
TheDestroya 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gentry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Gentry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching TheDestroya on his heels. He'll look to pass TheDestroya's guard now, I'm sure.
Gentry postures up.
Gentry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
TheDestroya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gentry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gentry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TheDestroya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gentry wants to control from the top but TheDestroya keeps moving.
TheDestroya wants to stand up but Gentry is controlling him.
TheDestroya is trying to control the position but Gentry postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU#
Gentry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on TheDestroya, up you get! #T4#
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.#CL#
Gentry moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gentry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TheDestroya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gentry. #CL2#
TheDestroya clinches. #TD#
Gentry pulls guard successfully.
Gentry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentry has a closed guard, preventing TheDestroya from standing up. #SUB#
Gentry is looking for a triangle but TheDestroya pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco Gentry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Gentry rushes TheDestroya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gentry is trying to maintain a safe position but TheDestroya gets an underhook and turns Gentry into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
TheDestroya fails to pull guard.
Gentry is trying to maintain a safe position but TheDestroya gets an underhook and turns Gentry into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gentry as the two fighters clinch.
TheDestroya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gentry smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
TheDestroya gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheDestroya is trying to break free.#BC#
Gentry breaks the clinch.
Jaco Gentry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Gentry clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gentry obliges.
Gentry goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheDestroya prevents it.
Gentry pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Gentry breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Gentry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gentry has had enough of the clinch but TheDestroya keeps him there for the moment.
TheDestroya wants a takedown but no success here.
Jaco Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas TheDestroya.
TheDestroya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
TheDestroya is trying to drag Gentry to the mat but Gentry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Gentry leaning against his opponent.
TheDestroya misses with a punch on the inside.
TheDestroya jumps guard but Gentry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
TheDestroya is trying to drag Gentry to the mat but Gentry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Gentry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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 wants to improve his position but instead TheDestroya has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Gentry trying to hold on to TheDestroya's head to control him but TheDestroya postures up.
TheDestroya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gentry controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
TheDestroya is controlling the pace.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gentry has hold of TheDestroya's hands but TheDestroya slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gentry wants to control but TheDestroya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
TheDestroya controlling the action here.
Gentry is looking for a sweep. TheDestroya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco Gentry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
#R3#
TheDestroya wants to slow Gentry down by chopping away at his legs.
Gentry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Gentry gets caught napping as TheDestroya dives in and scores a takedown. Gentry manages to retain guard.
Tamas TheDestroya has got the better of the ground game so far.
TheDestroya forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
TheDestroya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gentry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Gentry wriggles free and stands up. #T1##CL#
Gentry rushes TheDestroya and presses him up against the cage.
TheDestroya has Gentry pressed against the cage.
TheDestroya 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.#TD#
Gentry successfully pulls guard.
TheDestroya stands and throws Gentry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gentry struggling a bit here.
Gentry is not content to let TheDestroya control the position. #ES#
Gentry throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Gentry tries for a takedown but TheDestroya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
TheDestroya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gentry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. TheDestroya is in Gentry's guard.
TheDestroya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TheDestroya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheDestroya wants to control but Gentry is keeping him busy.
Gentry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but TheDestroya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gentry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but TheDestroya has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
A lull in the action here as TheDestroya stalls from top position.
Gentry taking a bit of punishment here - TheDestroya scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheDestroya controls the position from side control.#ES#
Gentry bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
TheDestroya misses with a takedown attempt - Gentry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TheDestroya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gentry counters with a three punch combo that has TheDestroya backing up. TheDestroya nods at Gentry to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaco Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas TheDestroya.#CL#
TheDestroya gets tackled into the cage by Gentry. Gentry maintains the clinch. #BC#
Gentry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gentry has taken the fight to the clinch.
TheDestroya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gentry walks away with a smile on his face. TheDestroya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
TheDestroya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gentry sets himself, and TheDestroya steps forward looking for the clinch! Gentry avoids it this time.
TheDestroya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gentry is fending him off so far but TheDestroya persists. Nope, Gentry circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Gentry darts in and clinches TheDestroya up against the cage.
Tamas TheDestroya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaco Gentry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheDestroya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaco Gentry showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Jaco Gentry wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 602 Round 1
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Syah wants to clinch.
Syah fails to land the takedown.
Gentry misses with a double jab.
Gentry looks for a takedown but Syah sprawls well.
Syah dives in and grabs Gentry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gentry pushes down on Syah's head and hops out.
Syah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gentry is looking to counter the offense by Syah and move into the clinch.
Jaco Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radza Syah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gentry avoids the head kick by Syah.
It looked like Gentry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Syah pinned against the cage. Syah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Syah.
Syah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Syah as he avoids it easily.
Syah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gentry pinned against the cage. Gentry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Syah with a poor takedown
and Gentry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Gentry.
Syah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gentry avoids it really well and circles away.
Syah looks winded!#T2#
Syah dodges the punch combination from Gentry.
#TD#
Gentry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Syah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gentry is in Syah's guard.
Syah is wriggling around but Gentry manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Syah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Syah trying to control from the bottom.
Syah controlling the position for now.#T3#
Gentry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentry is looking to advance position but Syah won't allow it.
Gentry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU#
Gentry stands up and beckons Syah to join him on the feet. #TD#
Gentry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Syah on his heels. He'll look to pass Syah's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Syah is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Syah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gentry up 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 Syah walks away with a smile on his face. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gentry keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Syah rushes Gentry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gentry is trying to pull guard but Syah has him pressed against the cage.
Gentry keeps control of Syah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syah is trying to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling him.
Syah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gentry lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco Gentry dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Gentry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gentry throws an elbow but Syah slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Gentry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Syah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Syah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gentry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Gentry stands up and beckons Syah to his feet. #T1#
Syah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gentry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Syah sprawls and moves away.
Syah stuffs the takedown attempt from Gentry. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Syah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gentry shoots in but Syah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Syah with the counter takedown but Gentry avoids it easily.
Gentry shoots in looking for a takedown. Syah tries to sprawl out of it but Gentry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Syah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gentry defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaco Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syah lands with a nice combination. Gentry backs away looking to recover.
Jaco Gentry is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Syah is defended easily by Gentry.
Syah leaves Gentry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Gentry instigates a clinch.
Gentry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syah after a bit of a struggle.
Syah throws an elbow but it misses.
Syah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gentry after a bit of a struggle.
Gentry is trying to break free.#T3#
Gentry tries for a takedown but Syah manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Gentry manages to break the clinch.
Syah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gentry defends well and Syah ends up having to push Gentry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Gentry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Syah fails with the takedown#CL#
and Gentry counters by moving into the clinch.
Syah is breathing heavily.
Gentry jumps guard but Syah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gentry keeps control of Syah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Syah breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Gentry as he checks the leg kick.
Gentry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Syah throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Gentry moves into the clinch.
Gentry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Syah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gentry is defending well.
Syah is trying to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling him.
Gentry tries to pull guard but Syah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Syah fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Gentry manages to break the clinch.
Gentry lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Gentry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Syah wants to get back to his feet but Gentry passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Gentry wants to take a breather but Syah is having none of it.
Syah wants to improve his position but Gentry is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco Gentry dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gentry shoots in looking for a takedown. Syah tries to sprawl out of it but Gentry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Syah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gentry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Syah as Gentry shoots in.#CL2#
Syah closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Syah successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Syah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syah keeping moving, preventing Gentry from controlling successfully.
Syah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Gentry stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Gentry tries for a takedown but Syah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaco Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gentry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Syah is trying to defend but Gentry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Syah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Syah shoots for a takedown but Gentry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Gentry tries to sprawl but Syah drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry wants to improve his position but Syah is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gentry manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Gentry pulls Syah in to control the position. #SUB#
Gentry has an active guard here but Syah has managed to pass into half guard.
Gentry trying to control here.
Gentry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Syah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Syah working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gentry's thigh. Gentry counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Gentry has a closed guard, preventing Syah from standing up.
Syah preventing the sweep.
Syah prevents Gentry from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Syah preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Syah shoots in but Gentry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gentry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Syah dives in for a single leg takedown but Gentry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gentry darts in looking for a takedown but Syah gets double underhooks and turns Gentry into the cage.
Gentry looks for a takedown but Syah sprawls well.
Gentry shoots for a double leg takedown but Syah sprawls well. He's pushed Gentry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Syah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gentry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentry closes the distance and clinches up with Syah, looking for a takedown. Gentry pushes Syah against the cage but Syah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaco Gentry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Syah has closed the distance and engaged Gentry in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Syah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gentry just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Syah breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radza Syah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gentry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Radza Syah!
Jaco Gentry wins by split decision!
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