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Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 240     
Date:   Mar 22, 2023
#R1#
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gentil lands a nice shot to the body.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gentil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Gentil settles back down.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Gentil throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gentil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuzaka's head backwards.
Gentil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
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 moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil. #T1#
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil lands with a cross.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the body.
Gentil blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka with a hook.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Gentil.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Gentil throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gentil!
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matsuzaka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gentil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Matsuzaka drives through and clinches with Gentil against the cage.
Gentil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentil or not. #T2#
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
Gentil is working Matsuzaka over against the cage.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
A short right from Gentil.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gentil lands a left hand.
Matsuzaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gentil backwards. #BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Matsuzaka is looking to slow Gentil down with leg kicks.
Gentil misses with a hook.#T3#
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Matsuzaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gentil. Gentil obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsuzaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsuzaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Gentil defending well as Matsuzaka loads up on a big left hand.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka wants to land a leg kick but Gentil is out of range.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentil throws a nice looking combination but Matsuzaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsuzaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gentils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsuzaka off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Gentil delivers a nice body kick.
Matsuzaka cracks Gentil with an open hand slap.
Matsuzaka defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick that misses
and Gentil counters with a good, hard body kick but Matsuzaka shrugs it off.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Gentil connects with a body shot.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Gentil keeps Matsuzaka at a distance using the push kick.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.#CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Gentil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil is leaning against Matsuzaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Gentil scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka. #T1#
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka is leaning against Gentil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Gentil is leaning against Matsuzaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuzaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gentil. #T3#
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Matsuzaka darts in and clinches Gentil up against the cage.#BC2#
Gentil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Gentil.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Gentil throws a series of strikes that have Matsuzaka backpedaling.
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentil misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a two punch combo.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Crunch! Gentil slams his shin into Matsuzaka's torso.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentil keeps the fight on the outside.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a right hand.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Gentil replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matsuzaka blocks it well.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Gentil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gentil goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Gentil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil thuds his shin into the meat of Matsuzaka's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Gentil.
Gentil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Gentil misses.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Gentil throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
Gentil swinging wildly here.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Gentil and move into the clinch.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matsuzaka. That one must have hurt.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentil misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Gentil.#T1##CL2#
Gentil moves into the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gentil working aggressively here.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Gentil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
Gentil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gentil cracks Matsuzaka with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka. #BC2#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Matsuzaka connects with a right hand. Gentil shakes it off.
Matsuzaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsuzaka throws a front kick that sends Gentil stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Gentil circles away.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka clobbers Gentil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Gentil unleashes a big counter combination but Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsuzaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsuzaka should have avoided that one.
Matsuzaka jabs at Gentil's body.
Matsuzaka lands with a big left! Gentil is wobbled badly! Matsuzaka comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Gentil to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 235     
Date:   Mar 01, 2023
#R1#
Seres throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentil counters with a good low kick that Seres was not able to check.
Gentil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seres swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Seres scores with a takedown into Gentil's guard.

Gentil manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gentil throws a body punch but Seres moves out of range.
Seres lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Gentil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Seres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gentil!
Seres working the ground and pound but Gentil is defending the strikes.
Seres lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gentil down.
Gentil wants to get back to his feet.
Gentil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Seres creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gentil tries to escape but Seres is in control.
Gentil stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1#
Seres creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gentil sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gentil is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gentil holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Seres creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gentil sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Seres is working Gentil over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gentil wants to get back to his feet.
Gentil is trying to control Seres's posture but Seres avoids it.
Gentil managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Seres.
You can see the frustration on Gentil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gentil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Seres has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Seres 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.
Gentil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seres trying to control the position but Gentil is working away. #T2#
Gentil is looking for a sweep.
Seres scoring with punches and elbows.
Gentil takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gentil is pushing Seres's head away, looking to escape. Seres manages to hold on to the position though.
We've been hearing that Seres has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gentil gets back to half guard.
Gentil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seres. #SUB#
Seres is looking for a kimura but Gentil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seres to get the leverage.
Seres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gentil is trying to stand up here but Seres is controlling him well.
Gentil trying to hold on to Seres's head to control him but Seres postures up.
Gentil told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gentil is trying to stand.
Gentil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Gentil keeping hold of Seres's head, controlling as best he can.
Seres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seres landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Seres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gentil wants to get back to his feet.
Seres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gentil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seres. #ES2#
Gentil has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Seres is on him like a limpet, forcing Gentil back against the cage.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Seres.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gentil to keep the fight standing.
Seres wants to take the fight to the mat but Gentil manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Seres blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Seres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Seres controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Seres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gentil gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Seres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
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 throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seress head.
Gentil blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Seres breaks the clinch.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Seres lands with an uppercut that bounces Gentil off the cage and back into range.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seres.
Seres lunges at Gentil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gentil's hand.
Seres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gentil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seres scrambles back to his feet.
Seres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gentil pinned against the cage. Gentil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seres moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gentil has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andor Seres will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gentil tries to bum rush Seres with a series of wild strikes but Seres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seres fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seres misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Seres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seres clobbers Gentil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Seres checks a low kick from Gentil.
Gentil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentil throws the left hand but Seres avoids the punch easily.
Gentil throws a poor cross that misses
and Seres counters with a series of strikes. Gentil will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Seres moves away and avoids it.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Seres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seres with a poor takedown
and Gentil counters with a straight right hand.
Seres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil jabs Seres to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil throws a body punch but Seres moves out of range.
Seres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Seres.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seres goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Gentil misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Seres misses the target.
Seres fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Seres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gentil is trying to defend but Seres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Seres scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gentil has hold of Seres's hands but Seres slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentil is trying to stand back up but Seres is controlling him
Gentil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seres.
Gentil is trying to get back to full guard.
Seres wants to take a breather but Gentil is having none of it.
Gentil tries to roll over but Seres keeps him under control.
Gentil keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Seres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gentil defends it well.
Seres lands strikes from half guard.
Gentil is looking to escape.
Andor Seres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seres working over Gentil with some ground and pound. Gentil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seres prevents Gentil from standing back up.
Seres looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gentil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Gentil has one foot on Seres's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gentil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Seres.
Gentil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seres moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Seres feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Seres looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gentil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Seres misses with a looping right.
Gentil sizes up Seres with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gentil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seres moves out of range of the body kick.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Seres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gentil tries to avoid it but Seres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gentil to the ground. Gentil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Seres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil catches Seres with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gentil cracks Seres with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Seres.
Andor Seres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Seres is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gentil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Seres misses.
Gentil with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Seres throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Seres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seres throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Gentil.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seres or perhaps it was just good defense by Gentil, which made it look bad.
Seres swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Seres lands with an uppercut that bounces Gentil off the cage and back into range.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seres.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seres finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil misses with a double jab.
Gentil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gentil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gentil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gentil throws a low kick but Seres avoids it.
Seres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gentil slips a straight right by Seres.
Gentil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gentil there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seres scores with a three punch combo!
Seres shoots for a takedown but Gentil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seres takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Gentil works the jab nicely.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seres tried to score with a low kick but Gentil checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Seres there.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gentil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Seres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seres is looking to land body kicks.
Gentil takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Seres does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Seres misses. #T1#
Seres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil misses with a looping right.
Gentil lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Seres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Gentil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gentil.
Seres throws a head kick that half lands.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seres shoots in looking for a takedown. Gentil tries to sprawl out of it but Seres keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gentil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Seres off balance momentarily.
Seres ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Gentil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gentil works Seres's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seres misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Gentil's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gentil!
Seres misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seres.
Gentil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seres jabs at Gentil's body.
Seres misses with a takedown attempt - Gentil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Seres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seres throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil avoids a kick to the body.
Seres misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Seres.
Seres scores with a leg kick.
Gentil throws a looping overhand right but Seres ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Seres.
Seres misses with a looping left.
Seres connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gentil's hands.#T3#
A low kick from Seres is predictable there
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seres avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Seres will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gentil lands with a nice body kick.
Seres misses with a few strikes there.
Gentil misses with a hook. Seres ducked under it nicely.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seres moves away.
Seres throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Seres scores with a leg kick.
Gentil lands a nice shot to the body.
Gentil lands with a cross.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Seres moved out of range nicely.
Seres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gentil counters with a nice body shot.
Gentil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seres throws out the jab.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seres moves away.#T4#
Seres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil counters with a body kick.
Seres misses with a hook
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Gentil does it's job there.
Seres throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gentil's waist but Gentil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seres off to one side.
Gentil tries to clinch up.
Seres lands the left hand.
Seres moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Seres misses the target.
Seres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gentil checks a leg kick.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Seres gets a takedown into half guard.

Gentil makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Seres.
Gentil with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paulo Gentil.
I think Gentil 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

A victorious Paulo Gentil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 230     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Gentil misses the shot to the body.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook
and Gentil counters with a leg kick.
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the body.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gentil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mein Armbach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mein Armbach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Gentil clobbers Mein Armbach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mein Armbach walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gentil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gentil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Mein Armbach misses with a leg kick
and Gentil counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Mein Armbach checks a low kick from Gentil.
Mein Armbach looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Mein Armbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gentil at a distance.
Mein Armbach sizes up Gentil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Gentil appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mein Armbach is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gentil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gentil thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mein Armbach if he has to take too many more of those.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentil.
No luck for Mein Armbach with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A jab from Mein Armbach misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gentil defending well as Mein Armbach loads up on a big left hand.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Mein Armbach gets tackled into the cage by Gentil. Gentil maintains the clinch.
Gentil is pressed up against the cage. Mein Armbach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gentil down to the mat. Gentil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paulo Gentil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gentil. Mein Armbach shrugs it off though.
Gentil lands with a good body shot.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mein Armbach. That did some damage!
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil misses with a hook to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a left and a right that stings Gentil.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Mein Armbach's front leg but catches the back leg as Mein Armbach tries to avoid it.
Gentil slips under a jab from Mein Armbach.#T3#
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gentil is looking to escape.
Mein Armbach content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gentil is trying to stand back up but Mein Armbach is controlling him
Gentil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gentil.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Gentil manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gentil stuffs the takedown attempt from Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Mein Armbach avoided it.#T4#
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil blocks a jab.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
Mein Armbach changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gentil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gentil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil counters with a good low kick that Mein Armbach was not able to check.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach dives in and grabs Gentil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gentil pushes down on Mein Armbach's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Gentil tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Mein Armbach with that takedown attempt.
Gentil connects with a nice looking jab.
Mein Armbach's corner calls for a 1-2. Mein Armbach obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Gentil clinches up with Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Gentil lands a nice shot that snaps Mein Armbach's head back.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mein Armbach.
A big right from Mein Armbach misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Gentil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil punishes Mein Armbach's body with a nice straight punch.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Gentil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
A swing and a miss from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mein Armbach scores with a sloppy right hand. Gentil should have avoided that one.
A combination from Mein Armbach does no damage.
Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but Gentil checks it.
It looked like Gentil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentil fails to land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Mein Armbach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentil lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gentil.
Gentil throws a low kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range easily.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gentil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mein Armbach back to the cage. Gentil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mein Armbach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him. #T2#
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Gentil jabs Mein Armbach right on the nose. Mein Armbach blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Gentil scores with a four punch combination!
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mein Armbach connects with a crisp jab.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Mein Armbach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gentil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mein Armbach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab.#CL#
Gentil clinches up against the cage.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach is trying to stall.
Gentil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mein Armbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Gentil presses Mein Armbach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gentil tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position but instead, Gentil has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mein Armbach into the cage.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach. #T4#
Gentil digs a right hand into Mein Armbach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mein Armbach's gas tank.
A short left from Gentil.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Gentil.
A short left from Mein Armbach.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mein Armbach missing with knees to the body.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Gentil blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gentil.
Mein Armbach is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Gentil.
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
Gentil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil 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#
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Mein Armbach's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mein Armbach fails to land.
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mein Armbach misses with an elbow over the top.
Gentil tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Gentil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mein Armbach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gentil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gentil misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil lands an uppercut.#T1#
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Gentil.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Gentil lands a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
Gentil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentil scores with a hook to the body.
Gentil pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gentil - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Gentil as the two fighters clinch.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gentil.
A nice left hand lands by Gentil.
Gentil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Gentil throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mein Armbach.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentil fakes the leg kick and cracks Mein Armbach in the body.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Mein Armbach off balance momentarily.#CL#
Gentil rushes Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paulo Gentil has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gentil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Gentil.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Gentil prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gentil lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Gentil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mein Armbach takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mein Armbach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Gentil throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mein Armbach's head.#CL#
Gentil clinches with his opponent.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gentil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Gentil.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gentil up against the cage.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Gentil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentil 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

Paulo Gentil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 224     
Date:   Jan 18, 2023
#R1#
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Gentil swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gentil is out of range and Matsuzaka settles back down.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil throws a good cross that connects.
Matsuzaka looks to clinch
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Gentil scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Gentil blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gentil walks into a jab.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka lands a really nice looking cross but Gentil seems unphased.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gentil! But no joy.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Gentil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka thows a leg kick but Gentil checks it
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuzaka off balance momentarily.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Gentil's body.#CL#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Gentil on the inside.
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Gentil blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Gentil fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Gentil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Gentil tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath Gentil's ribcage. Gentil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentil misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gentil pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentil working aggressively here.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Gentil tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gentil.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Gentil.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Gentil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Matsuzaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuzaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuzaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentil.#CL#
Matsuzaka forces Gentil back against the cage and clinches.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka presses Gentil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gentil misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Gentil 's eye.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gentil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Gentil blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Gentil 's eye.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Gentil.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gentil.
A nice left hand lands by Matsuzaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Gentil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gentil tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Gentil blocks it. #BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gentil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him.
Gentil takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3##CL#
Gentil gets tackled into the cage by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka maintains the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow that misses.
Gentil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gentil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Gentil tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage. #BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Matsuzaka defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Gentil scores with a spinning back kick!
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gentil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Gentil tries to clinch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Gentil misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Matsuzaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentil let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsuzaka looks to land a body kick but Gentil moved away.
Matsuzaka lands with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gentil. That did some damage!
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsuzaka's hands.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Gentil only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Gentil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsuzaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Gentil keeps it at a distance.
Gentil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Matsuzaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gentil tries to clinch but Matsuzaka moves out of range. #CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Gentil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Gentil.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land. #T1#
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka stalling in the clinch but Gentil improves position.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil lands a shot to the body.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Gentil as the two fighters clinch.
Gentil blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Gentil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gentil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Gentil scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Gentil blocking some punches.
Gentil can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil lands a right hand.
Matsuzaka cracks Gentil with a nice body shot.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Gentil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil working aggressively here.
Gentil takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Gentil has been cut.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Gentil takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Gentil backwards.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gentil gets through Matsuzaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Matsuzaka as the two fighters clinch.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Gentil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Matsuzaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land. #T4#
Matsuzaka presses Gentil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Matsuzaka as the two fighters clinch.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Gentil dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Gentil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Gentil working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuzaka 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!

Keisuke Matsuzaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 216     
Date:   Dec 21, 2022
#R1#
Rahman takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Rahman misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Rahman tries to move into range but Gentil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil is looking to land body kicks.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Rahman.
Good standup being displayed there by Gentil as he connects with a hook.
Gentil lands with a hook. Rahman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rahman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Gentil defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Rahman misses with a low kick.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
Gentil scores with a kick to the body.
Gentil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Rahman misses.
Good exchange - Rahman coming out on top.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a head kick.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.#T2#
Gentil throws a wild body kick that Rahman sees coming a mile off.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Gentil throws the left hand but Rahman avoids the punch easily.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
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 keeps Rahman at a distance using the push kick.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil throws a front kick that sends Rahman stumbling back into the cage.
Rahman wants to clinch.#T3#
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Nice shot lands for Rahman.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body kick from Gentil.
Gentil throws a combination. Rahman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rahman connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Gentil was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.
Gentil thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Rahman moves forwards but Gentil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Rahman staying out of range there.
Rahman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rahman counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahman walks into a jab.
Gentil tried to score with a low kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman moves forwards but Gentil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahman digs a good hook to Gentil's body.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gentil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gentil.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick from Rahman, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Gentil misses.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Rahman down.
Gentil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Gentil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Gentil throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Rahman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gentil throws a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rahman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gentil has got the better of the exchanges.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Gentil takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Rahman drives through and clinches with Gentil against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Rahman.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil. #BC#
Gentil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Gentil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a nice body kick.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Rahman backs away, Gentil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Rahman down. #CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2##BC#
Gentil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Rahman catches Gentil right on the button with a cross.
Rahman throws a front kick aimed at Gentil's knee but Gentil avoids it well.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Rahman feints and then cracks Gentil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gentil down.
Gentil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahman. Rahman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A clash of legs there as Rahman blocks the low kick.
Gentil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahman lands with an overhand left.
Rahman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gentil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahman misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Gentil.#T3#
Gentil thuds his right hand into Rahman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahman throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Gentil takes one to the chin there.
Gentil misses with a straight right.
Gentil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rahman back to the cage. Gentil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rahman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Gentil avoids it this time.
Gentil scores with a nice strike.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Rahman moved out of range nicely.
Rahman works Gentil's body with a nice hook.
Rahman throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rahman cracks Gentil with a good jab.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rahman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Rahman throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gentil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rahmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rahman slips under a jab.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
Gentil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rahman takes a step back to recover.
Gentil looks to land a right hand but Rahman moved out of range.
Gentil throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
Rahman scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gentil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Rahman misses. #T1#
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil slips a straight right by Rahman.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Gentil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Gentil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman moves out of range as Gentil strikes.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rahman scores with the left hand. Gentil knows he should have avoided that one.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
Gentil scores with a hook.
Rahman misses the jab.
Rahman takes one to the side of the head.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
Rahman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gentil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Rahman darts in trying to clinch
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentil moves forwards but Rahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gentil works the jab nicely.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman tries to clinch but Gentil moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Rahman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Gentil forces Rahman back against the cage and clinches.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Gentil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Gentil misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil blocking some punches.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Gentil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentil tries to move into range but Rahman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Gentil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.
Rahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gentil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

An out of breath Paulo Gentil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 213     
Date:   Dec 11, 2022
#R1#
Gentil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gentil. Gentil obviously looking to wear him down.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Gentil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil scores with a hook.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Gentil moved away.
Gentil goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Christiano.
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Christiano misses its intended target.
Christiano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentil counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A lazy left from Gentil finds it's target.
Gentil tries to land a front kick but Christiano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
Gentil throws a series of punches but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano lands a nice looking body shot.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Gentil moved away.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Gentil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gentil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christiano swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gentil tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Gentil moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Christiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Gentil misses with a hook to the body
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Christiano avoids it.
Christiano tried to counter with a leg kick but Gentil avoided it.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Gentil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Gentil feints a counter leg kick.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Christiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentil doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Gentil.
Christiano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gentil scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano digs a good body shot into Gentil's ribs.
Gentil connects with a leg kick.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gentil. That did some damage!
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Gentil as he connects with a hook.
Gentil misses with a looping right.
Gentil lands the left hand.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano lands with a hook. Gentil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Christiano's front leg but catches the back leg as Christiano tries to avoid it.
Christiano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Christiano throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gentil to counter with a crisp jab.
Gentil throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Gentil throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gentil.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Gentil makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christiano. That one must have hurt.
Gentil tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Gentil throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gentil crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christiano - the referee stops the clock and Gentil gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christiano. Gentil manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
Christiano throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws a right hand that Christiano ducks under and follows up with a left that Christiano also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
Gentil has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano scores with a hook.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Christiano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christiano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gentil lands a head kick!
Christiano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christiano throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Christiano backing away here, and Gentil unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Christiano misses.
It seemed like Gentil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Gentil blocks a leg kick.
Gentil now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gentil lands a head kick. Christiano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Christiano tries a low kick but Gentil avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Christiano walks into a left hand.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Gentil thuds his shin into the meat of Christiano's side.#T1#
Gentil checks a leg kick nicely.
Gentil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano lands an overhand right.
Christiano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil counters with an outside leg kick.
Christiano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christiano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentil. Gentil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gentil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Christiano thows a body kick. Gentil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Gentil's knee but Gentil avoids it well.
Gentil throws a body kick that misses.
Christiano motions for Gentil to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentil.
Christiano misses the shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body
and Gentil counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentil checks a leg kick.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano misses with a right hand
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gentil swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Gentil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a push kick but Gentil slaps the foot to one side.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Gentil moved away.
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiano slips a straight right by Gentil.
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Gentil. Those never looked like landing.
Christiano tries a low kick but Gentil avoids it.#T3#
Gentil fakes the leg kick and cracks Christiano in the body.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Gentil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Christiano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Christiano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gentil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gentil scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Gentil has managed to clinch.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Christiano tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Good body shot from Gentil.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christiano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Christiano.
Gentil lands a hook that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
A short right from Christiano on the inside.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Christiano.
Christiano lands a nice uppercut.
Gentil works on Christiano's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christianos head.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Good body shot from Gentil.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Gentil.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christianos head.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gentil lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gentil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
Gentil lands a jab.
A jab from Christiano does it's job there.
Christiano misses with a left hand
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Gentil's leg but Gentil calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentil cracks Christiano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Christiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gentil under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Gentil coming out on top.
Gentil staying out of range there.#T1#
Gentil moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christiano. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for Gentil.
Gentil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Christiano throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a nice body shot.
Gentil throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentil tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gentil lands with a cross.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a low kick. #T2#
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Gentil moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Christiano scores with a body shot.
Christiano slips a jab from Gentil.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gentil.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano misses with the body kick
and Gentil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gentil checks a low kick from Christiano.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Gentil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil unleashes a big counter combination but Christiano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Gentil moved away.#T3#
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gentil. That did some damage!
Gentil with a nice calf kick.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Christiano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gentil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christiano swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil is looking to slow Christiano down with leg kicks.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Christiano
and Gentil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christiano checks a low kick from Gentil.
Christiano misses with an uppercut
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Gentil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Christiano backing away here, and Gentil unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gentil connects with a nice looking jab.
Gentil throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Gentil blocks the low kick.
Gentil is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Gentil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Christiano throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil lands a nice shot that snaps Christiano's head back.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil lands with a nice body punch.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gentil defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Gentil counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

Paulo Gentil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 205     
Date:   Nov 20, 2022
#R1#
Gentil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Capac.
Gentil has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Capac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Capac.
Capac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Capac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Capac throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Capac.
Gentil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Capac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Capac.
As Capac backs away, Gentil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Capac slips a jab from Gentil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Capac counters with a takedown into side control.
Capac trying to control the action but Gentil is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac tries to move to mount but Gentil blocks the move with his legs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Capac working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Capac working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Capac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Capac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Capac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Capac tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Capac happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Capac tries to move to mount but Gentil blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gentil keeps working.
Capac looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gentil is avoiding damage well.
Capac creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gentil sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Capac postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Capac's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Capac working the head with strikes.
Capac tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gentil's legs.
Capac prevents Gentil from escaping the position.#T3#
Gentil prevents Capac from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Capac swings around for an armbar but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Capac's guard.
Gentil would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Capac wants to sweep here but Gentil controlling him for the moment.
Gentil wanted to stand there but Capac had control of the position.
Capac trying to control the position.
Capac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Capac tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Capac is still trying to improve position.
Capac controls Gentil momentarily but Gentil frees himself. #SUB2#
Capac has his feet on Gentil's thighs here. He's pushed Gentil off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gentil screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manco Capac!
Manco Capac seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C132: Akinwande vs. Okongwu     
Date:   Oct 01, 2022
#R1#
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gentil defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Gentil throws a front kick that sends Lancaster stumbling back into the cage.
Gentil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gentil connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil scores with a punch to the head.
Gentil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.#T1#
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lancaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Lancaster off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil misses with an attempted mid kick. #KD2#
Gentil lands a big uppercut and Lancaster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lancaster looks OK. Gentil waves Lancaster back to his feet!
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Gentil digs a good hook to Lancaster's body.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Gentil cracks Lancaster with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Gentil!
Our winner, Paulo Gentil, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C129: Kahn vs. Lohmus 2     
Date:   Sep 16, 2022
#R1#
Brawler connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brawler thumps Gentil with a low kick.
Brawler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gentil misses with a series of wild punches.
Brawler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brawler connects with a leg kick.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Brawler looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil lands with a hook. Brawler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
Brawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brawler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gentil lands with a slapping head kick.
Brawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Brawler.
Gentil scores with a punch to the head.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Brawler swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brawler slips under a jab from Gentil.
Brawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brawler slips a jab from Gentil.
Brawler misses with a hook.
Brawler moves out of range of the body kick.
Brawler blocks a jab.
Brawler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil tries to move into range but Brawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Brawler is predictable there
and Gentil counters with an inside leg kick.
Brawler throws a lazy uppercut
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
A head kick by Gentil misses
and Brawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gentil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brawler.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brawler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gentil misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brawler checks a leg kick. #T2#
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Brawler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brawler lands a head shot.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Gentil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gentil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Brawler jabs at Gentil's body.
Brawler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target.
Brawler misses with a looping left.
Brawler moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brawler.
Brawler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Brawler.
Brawler connects with a jab.
Brawler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him.
Gentil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
A big left from Brawler misses.
Brawler lands an overhand right.
Brawler throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a three punch combo that has Brawler backing up. Brawler nods at Gentil to acknowledge the strikes.
Brawler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gentil thinks about the counter body kick.
Brawler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Brawler misses its intended target.
Gentil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brawler throws a leg kick
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brawler can pounce on him.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
Gentil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gentil tries to clinch there but Brawler circles away.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Brawler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gentil misses with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gentil!
Gentil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brawler wants to slow Gentil down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Brawler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Gentil.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brawler.
Brawler throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away.
Brawler throws a push kick but Gentil slaps the foot to one side.
Gentil works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Brawler misses its intended target.
Gentil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brawler.
Brawler misses with a hook.
Gentil let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brawler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brawler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil throws a hook but Brawler avoids it easily.
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brawler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Brawler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A jab from Gentil misses.
Brawler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brawler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gentil has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gentil and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brawler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gentil - the referee stops the clock and Brawler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gentil. Brawler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gentil lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gentil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brawler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brawler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brawler staying out of range there.
Brawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brawler finds it's way round the side to connect with Gentil's head.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Gentil feints a counter leg kick.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brawler.
Brawler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentil throws a front kick aimed at Brawler's knee but Brawler avoids it well.
Brawler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Brawler is looking to land body kicks.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brawler moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
Brawler scores with a jab.
Gentil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brawler.
Brawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Brawler keeps Gentil at a distance using the push kick.
Brawler misses with a hook.
Gentil lands a jab.
Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Brawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gentil cracks Brawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Brawler avoids it.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Brawler misses with a hook
enabling Gentil to counter with a crisp jab.
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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brawler blocks a head kick by Gentil.
Brawler lands with a cross. #T2#
Brawler lands a body shot.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Gentil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gentil cracks Brawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brawler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brawler throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Brawler throws a chopping leg kick but Gentil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gentil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brawler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentil is able to avoid easily.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
A jab from Brawler misses.
Brawler throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brawler's sensitive parts. #T3#
Brawler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brawler throws a low kick but Gentil moves out of range easily.
Gentil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brawler is looking to slow Gentil down with leg kicks.
Brawler scores with the left hand. Gentil knows he should have avoided that one.
Gentil lands a right hook to the body.
Brawler misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Gentil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brawler in his tracks.
Brawler slips a jab from Gentil.
Gentil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Brawler misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brawler thows a body kick. Gentil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gentil counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gentil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Brawler misses with an uppercut.
Brawler's corner calls for a 1-2. Brawler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Gentil misses.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Brawler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Gentil misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Brawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Brawler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Gentil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brawler to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil scores with a jab. Brawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gentil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gentil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brawler throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
Bobby Brawler is winning the standup battle so far.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Brawler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gentil connects with a crisp jab.
Gentil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brawler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brawler.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab by Brawler.
Brawler throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
Brawler misses with a looping left.
Gentil moves out of range as Brawler strikes.
Brawler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gentil walks into a jab.
Brawler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Gentil checks a low kick from Brawler.
Brawler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brawler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gentil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brawler finds it's way round the side to connect with Gentil's head. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brawler.
Gentil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brawler finds it's way round the side to connect with Gentil's head.
Gentil misses with a looping right.
Brawler scores with a leg kick.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brawler misses with a straight left.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brawler slips a straight right by Gentil.
Brawler misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Brawler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brawler misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Brawler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil throws out a leg kick but Brawler moves out of range and Gentil only half commits.
Paulo Gentil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brawler looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Gentil misses with a body shot.
Brawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Brawler throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
Brawler throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a straight right hand.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a nice leg kick.
Brawler throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Brawler moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Gentil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brawler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
Brawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Gentil unleashes a big counter combination but Brawler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Brawler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Gentil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler staying out of range there.#T3#
Brawler thuds his shin into the meat of Gentil's side.
Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Gentil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Gentil misses.
Brawler lands a body shot.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Gentil throws a right hand that Brawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Brawler also avoids with ease.
Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brawler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
Brawler is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gentil checks a leg kick.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Gentil checks it.
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Brawler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gentil defending well as Brawler loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brawler throwing a counter right hand but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Brawler defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Brawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Gentil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gentil slips a straight right by Brawler.
Gentil slips a straight right by Brawler.
Brawler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brawler scores with a hook to the body. Gentil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brawler.
Brawler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Brawler checks a leg kick.
Bobby Brawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brawler swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brawler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brawler 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brawler!

A relieved looking Bobby Brawler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: C126: Road vs. Chellios     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Princip throws a series of punches but Gentil moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Gentil coming out on top.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Princip throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws a shot to the body.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip lands a slapping body shot.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Princip doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentil throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Gentil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Gentil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentil has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Princip clinches with his opponent.
Princip lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Princip.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip digs a right hand underneath Gentil's ribcage. Gentil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Princip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gentils head.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip lands a right hand.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A short right from Gentil on the inside.
Princip tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip is leaning against Gentil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Gentil scores with a shoulder strike.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil. #T3#
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Princip backwards. #BC#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Princip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentil takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentil.
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Princip lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Princip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentil scores with a decent looking hook.
Princip lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Good shot there by Gentil.
Gentil moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil scores with a hook.
Princip has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gentil.
Princip is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gentil rather than just go for the knockout.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip stuns Gentil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Princip throws a series of punches but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Princip misses with a hook.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Gentil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Princip lands with a nice body punch.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
That's time! Gentil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Princip looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil tried to score with a low kick but Princip checks it.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
A quick step to the side and Gentil tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Princip avoided it.
Princip's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gentil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Princip scrambles back to his feet.
Gentil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Princip will feel that in the morning.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Princip moves in looking to clinch but Gentil pushes him off.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Gentil throws a right hand that misses
enabling Princip to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil connects with a body shot.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentil.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Princip takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Gentil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Princip.
Gentil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Princip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Gentil as he connects with a hook.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Gentil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip misses with a straight left.
It looked like Gentil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Princip throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Princip.
Gentil lands the left hand.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Princip moved away.
A big left from Princip misses.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Princip scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gentil sizes up Princip with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gentil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip misses with a hook.
Princip punishes Gentil's body with a nice straight punch.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Princip tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gentil misses the jab.
Princip misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Princip doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentil circles away.
Princip showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gentil.
Princip misses with a right hand
and Gentil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip slips a straight right by Gentil.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Princip swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Gentil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentil.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Gentil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Princip takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Gentil blocks a jab.
Gentil misses the shot to the body.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Princip moves into range and connects with a jab.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gentil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Princip misses with a hook.
Princip throws a right hand that Gentil ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentil also avoids with ease.
Gentil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princip throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.#T1#
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Gentil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
Gentil jabs Princip to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Gentil misses.
Princip connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Princip defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Paulo Gentil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gentil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Princip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Gentil tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil is looking to counter punch.
Princip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Princip.
Gentil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Princip ducks right into an uppercut from Gentil.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gentil slips a jab from Princip.
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil is looking to counter punch.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Princip.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentil looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gentil under the eye.
Princip takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Princip slips the punch.
Princip swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Gentil throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gentil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Princip momentarily.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Princip finds it's way through Gentil's defenses.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Princip throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range. #CL#
Gentil darts in and clinches Princip up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Gentil on the inside. #T4#
Princip blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
A short body shot lands from Gentil as the two fighters clinch.
Gentil blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Gentil.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Gentil lands a left hand.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gentil blocks a body shot from Princip.
Gentil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Princip or not.
Princip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Princip.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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 Paulo Gentil.
Well Princip 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Louis Princip!

Louis Princip thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C122: Moore vs. Road     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022
#R1#
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gentil moves out of range of the body kick.
Gentil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tepes Iii with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Gentil blocks the low kick.
Gentil slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for Gentil.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Gentil misses.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gentil misses with a low kick as Tepes Iii jumps back.
Tepes Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Gentil seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil lands a head kick. Tepes Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gentil throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Tepes Iii dives in and grabs Gentil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gentil pushes down on Tepes Iii's head and hops out.
Gentil scores with the left hand. Tepes Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Gentil jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Gentil misses with a straight right.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Tepes Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses its target.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Gentil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Tepes Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gentil.
Gentil throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gentil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Gentil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Gentil jabs at Tepes Iii's body.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses. #T3#
Gentil jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil cracks Tepes Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy body kick
and Gentil counters with a low kick, right behind Tepes Iii 's knee.
Gentil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Gentil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tepes Iii with a body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
Gentil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gentil scores with a nice body kick.
Tepes Iii is looking to wear down Gentil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Gentil slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil misses the shot to the body.
Gentil blocks a jab.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Gentil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Gentil down.
Gentil throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Gentil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tepes Iii on the side of the head.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Gentil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Gentil misses.
A lazy left from Tepes Iii finds it's target.
Tepes Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gentil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes Iii avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Tepes Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Gentil avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Gentil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tepes Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Gentil sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Gentil.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Gentil's ribs.
A combination from Gentil does no damage.
Gentil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes Iii momentarily.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Tepes Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Tepes Iii there.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil thuds a left hand into Tepes Iii's body.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Gentil checks it.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
As Gentil backs away, Tepes Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Gentil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gentil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tepes Iii might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gentil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tepes Iii throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Tepes Iii moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gentil crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes Iii - the referee stops the clock and Gentil gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes Iii. Gentil manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gentil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes Iii should have avoided that one.
Tepes Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tepes Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Gentil tenderised Tepes Iii's leg. Tepes Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick. Gentil tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gentil lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that half lands.
Tepes Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tepes Iii defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes Iii should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil lands a lovely overhand right.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Tepes Iii with an uppercut!
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot that sends Gentil's belly button to the back.
Gentil misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Tepes Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tepes Iii eats them both and turns towards Gentil to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Gentil misses.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice strike.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Tepes Iii misses with a body punch
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Tepes Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii jabs Gentil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
A slow jab from Tepes Iii misses its intended target.
Gentil works Tepes Iii's body with a nice hook.
Gentil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentil moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a left to the body.
Gentil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentil throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a low kick, right behind Gentil 's knee.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
Gentil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gentil throws out a counter right but Tepes Iii avoids it with no problem.
Gentil swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice kick to the body.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gentil lands a nice looking body kick.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gentil moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gentil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Gentil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
Gentil misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil lands with a hook. Tepes Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Gentil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes Iii needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gentil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Gentil connects with a crisp jab.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Gentil swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii takes one on the button.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Gentil does it's job there.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Gentil lands with a good body shot.
Gentil scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

A relieved looking Paulo Gentil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: C114: Corassa vs. Demenok 2     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Gentil misses.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Smart is out of range.
Smart shoots for a double leg takedown but Gentil sprawls well. He's pushed Smart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentil misses the target.
Smart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gentil tries to avoid it but Smart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gentil to the ground. Gentil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smart shoots in and drives through. Gentil sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Gentil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gentil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart working aggressively here.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Smart.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gentil lands an uppercut.
Gentil scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smart is looking to break free of the clinch but Gentil has double underhooks.
Smart blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smarts head.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Gentil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smart.
Gentil lands a right hand.
Smart working aggressively here.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Smart gets through Gentil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gentil lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Gentil as the two fighters clinch.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Smart blocking some punches.
Gentil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smart lands a body shot.
A short left from Gentil.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gentil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gentil. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart lands an uppercut.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Smart.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
Smart lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Smart.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Smart blocks an uppercut.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smart. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Gentil.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Gentil scores with a shoulder strike.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart working aggressively here.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil is pressed up against the cage. Smart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gentil down to the mat. Gentil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gentil throws a right hand that Smart ducks under and follows up with a left that Smart also avoids with ease.
Smart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smart.
Smart is looking for a counter combo.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentil scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick
and Smart counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentil lands a right hook to the body.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smart checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gentil throws a series of punches but Smart avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
That's time! Smart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gentil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gentil wants it to stay on the feet.
Gentil looks to land a right hand but Smart moved out of range.
Smart misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.
Gentil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Smart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smart scores with a hook.
Gentil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gentil manages to circle out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smart moves away.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gentil misses with a hook. Smart ducked under it nicely.
Smart is looking for a counter combo.
Gentil takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Smart misses with a kick to the body.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Smart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Peter Smart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gentil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smart avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Smart cracks Gentil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smart on the side of the head.
Gentil fakes the leg kick and cracks Smart in the body.
Gentil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Smart shoots in and bounces Gentil off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gentil works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Smart throws an elbow that misses. Gentil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by Gentil!#REVB#
Gentil wants to get up but he can't break Smart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gentil is one step ahead there.
Smart trying to control the position.
Smart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gentil puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Gentil decides to return to a standing position.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smart throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Smart moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
Smart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentil avoids a kick to the body.
Gentil misses with a head kick.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown. Gentil tries to sprawl out of it but Smart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gentil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gentil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smart at a distance.
Gentil circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gentil counters with a left and a right that stings Smart. #T4#
A punch combination from Smart misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smart misses with a low kick as Gentil jumps back.
Smart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gentil cracks Smart with a good jab.
Gentil scores with a nice right hand.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gentil! But no joy.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Smart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gentil delivers a nice body kick.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.#CL#
Smart has Gentil up against the cage in a clinch.
Gentil lands an uppercut.
Smart lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Gentil.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Gentil.
Smart blocks a jab.
Smart slips under a jab from Gentil.
Smart throws a right and a left that Gentil avoids nicely.
Smart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him.
Smart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gentil counters with a left to the body.
Smart shoots in but no luck this time.
Smart misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Gentil misses.
Smart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gentil.
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smart doesn't seem phased though.
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 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smart will feel that in the morning.
Smart lands a jab to Gentil's midsection.#T1#
Smart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentil circles away quickly and effectively.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Smart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Gentil. Beautiful body shot.
Gentil takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gentil finds it's way round the side to connect with Smart's head.
Smart throws a lazy uppercut
and Gentil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smart thinking.
Smart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smart swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil lands a slapping body shot.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smart has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentil.
Gentil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Gentil.
Gentil checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Gentil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Gentil as Smart shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smart looks for a takedown but Gentil sprawls well.
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gentil's corner calls for a 1-2. Gentil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Smart.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Smart with an uppercut!
Gentil moves away from the strike by Smart.
Gentil scores with a head kick. Smart tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smart has time to react.
Smart walks into a stiff left hand from Gentil.#TD#
Smart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Gentil uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gentil lands a right hook to the body.
Smart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.#CL2#
Gentil moves into range and clinches up with Smart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
Smart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smart blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Smart working aggressively here. #T4#
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentil or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
Smart tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

Paulo Gentil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C109: Kahn vs. Rivera     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Gentil misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Gentil backs away, Asakura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Asakura tries to move into range but Gentil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
Gentil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gentil scores with a body shot.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Gentil connects with a crisp jab.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Gentil misses with a straight right.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
Asakura misses with the head strike. #T1#
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Gentil controls the action.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike.
Gentil lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gentil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura lands with a slapping head kick.
Gentil lands a nice hook to Asakura's body. Asakura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asakura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura walks into a straight right hand from Gentil.
A low kick lands for Gentil.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Gentil throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gentil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Gentil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Gentil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura misses with an uppercut
enabling Gentil to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Gentil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gentil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asakura with a body shot.
Gentil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gentil scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Asakura slips a jab and a cross from Gentil. #T3#
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Gentil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gentil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
A shot to the liver by Gentil. Beautiful body shot.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Gentil moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Gentil. Beautiful body shot.
Gentil with a nice cross.
Asakura lands a leg kick that knocks Gentil off balance momentarily.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Asakura throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Gentil misses with a body shot. #T4#
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asakura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Asakura throws a head kick but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gentil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
Asakura takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Gentil lands with a good body shot.
Gentil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asakura doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Gentil misses with the combination.
Asakura scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asakura moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Gentil tries to work over Asakura's front leg with a kick but Asakura checks it.
Gentil just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsakura.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Gentil to acknowledge the strikes.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asakura has time to react.
Gentil thumps Asakura with a low kick.
Gentil blocks a jab.
Gentil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gentil lands with an overhand left.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Asakura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Gentil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gentil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Gentil slips under a jab.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
Nice body punch from Gentil.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asakura jabs Gentil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Gentil.
Gentil throws a lazy uppercut
and Asakura counters with a good low kick that Gentil was not able to check.
Gentil misses with a jab to the body
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Asakura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Asakura.
A countering left hand to the body from Gentil misses.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentil circles away.
Asakura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil scores with a jab. Asakura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him.
Gentil lands a jab.
Asakura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Asakura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Asakura. #T3#
Gentil throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Gentil stalks Asakura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asakura's face. Asakura staggers backwards, shaken.
Asakura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gentil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Gentil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gentil misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asakura.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gentil throws a front kick aimed at Asakura's knee but Asakura avoids it well. #CL#
Asakura has closed the distance and engaged Gentil in a clinch.
Gentil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gentil lands with a left to the head. #T4##BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Gentil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gentil misses with a right hand
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gentil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gentil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura dives in for a single leg takedown but Gentil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asakura tries to land knees in the clinch but Gentil avoids the damage to the body.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Asakura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asakura scores with a shoulder strike.
Gentil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Asakura working Gentil over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Gentil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gentil on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil lands a jab to Asakura's midsection.
Gentil throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Asakura with an uppercut!
Gentil slips under a jab.
Asakura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asakura.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.#T1#
Gentil throws a lazy body kick
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Gentil pushes him off.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Gentil sizes up Asakura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gentil!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gentil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gentil cracks Asakura with a good jab.#T2#
Gentil scores with a kick to the body.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil cracks Asakura with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Asakura avoids a kick to the body.
Gentil tried to score with a low kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gentil sizes up Asakura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Gentil avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Gentil. That snapped Asakura's head back.
Jab from Gentil.#CL#
Asakura pushes Gentil up against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Asakura with a knee to the head.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gentil managing to block the knees to the body from Asakura.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Asakura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asakura lands a knee to the head.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Asakura's head.
Asakura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura tries to break the clinch but Gentil is controlling the position. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura landing knees to the head.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gentil.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Gentil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gentil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asakura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil lands a really nice looking cross but Asakura seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paulo Gentil.
I've got Gentil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

Paulo Gentil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C95: Kahn vs. Lohmus     
Date:   Apr 23, 2022
#R1#
Honey throws a sloppy body shot
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Gentil finds it's way through Honey's defenses.
Gentil slips a straight right by Honey.
Gentil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.#CL#
Honey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gentil, pushing him back against the cage.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Honey's head.
Gentil tries to break free but Honey pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gentil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Honey misses with a hook
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Gentil scores with a decent looking hook.
Gentil throws a series of punches but Honey avoids them all with ease.
Gentil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Honey under the eye.
Honey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gentil is out of range and Honey settles back down.
Gentil catches Honey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
Honey lands a body shot.
Honey scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gentil eats them both and turns towards Honey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Gentil scores with a jab.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Honey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Honey avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Honey throws out a powerful jab.
Honey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gentil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gentil is looking for the big counter here.
Honey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Honey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honey throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Honey misses the shot to the body.
Honey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honey throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey wants to clinch.#T2#
Honey scores with a nice head shot.
Gentil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Honey doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentil circles away.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Honey drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Gentil follows Honey to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Gentil!
A victorious Paulo Gentil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFL 140 | Slam vs Puno     
Date:   Feb 23, 2022
#R1#
Pandens misses with a looping right.
Pandens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pandens throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
It looked like Gentil was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandens.
Pandens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Pandens misses.
Pandens staying out of range there.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens lands an overhand right.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Gentil takes one on the button.
Pandens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Pandens throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a series of strikes. Pandens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pandens misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Pandens.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pandens, as that shot connected.
Pandens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Gentil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Pandens raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gentil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil lunges at Pandens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pandens's hand.
Pandens throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Pandens throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Pandens tries to bum rush Gentil with a series of wild strikes but Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gentil throws a right and a left that Pandens avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Gentil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gentil.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Pandens throws out a leg kick but Gentil moves out of range and Pandens only half commits.
Gentil is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandens counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gentil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandens scrambles back to his feet.
Pandens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Pandens works Gentil's body with a nice hook.
Pandens lands a glancing blow to the side of Gentil's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azriel Pandens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pandens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentil throws a jab when Pandens was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandens! But no joy.
Gentil misses with a looping right.
Gentil blocks a jab.
Gentil seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gentil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azriel Pandens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gentil is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pandens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Gentil misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Pandens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Pandens. Beautiful body shot.
Gentil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pandens misses the jab.
Pandens digs a good body shot into Gentil's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gentil might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandens.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentil.
Pandens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Pandens connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Pandens lands.
Pandens loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Gentil looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pandens misses with a looping left.
Gentil lands with a good body shot.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Pandens slips the punch.
Gentil takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Gentil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gentil misses the shot to the body.
Gentil misses with a head kick.
Pandens swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Pandens dodges the punch combination from Gentil.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandens misses with a looping left.#T4#
Gentil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pandens throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#Gentil is rocked!
Gentil tries to get into range but Pandens steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Gentil! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Pandens scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azriel Pandens!
Azriel Pandens spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: SFL 134 | River vs Balushi     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022
#R1#
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gentil.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Gentil misses.
Gentil blocks a jab.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith punishes Gentil's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith jabs Gentil right on the nose. Gentil blinks but takes it well.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gentil tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Gentil off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Smith tries to land a front kick but Gentil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Gentil sees coming a mile off.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith punishes Gentil's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Gentil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by Gentil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gentil.
Good work by Gentil as he checks the leg kick.
Smith with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Smith lands a jab to Gentil's midsection.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gentil had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith scores with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Gentil blocks the leg kick.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gentil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from Smith tenderised Gentil's leg. Gentil is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Smith misses.
Gentil throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
Gentil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Smith feints a jab promting Gentil to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gentil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gentil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith jabs Gentil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gentil's head backwards.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Gentil slips under a jab.
Gentil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentil doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but Gentil slaps the foot to one side.
Smith feints a jab promting Gentil to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gentil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith misses with a combination
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentil is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Gentil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a left hand
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Gentil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gentil scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Crack! Gentil connects with the perfect overhand right and Smith falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Gentil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Gentil!
Our winner, Paulo Gentil, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SFL 128 | Medieval Combat     
Date:   Jan 05, 2022
#R1#
Good shot there by Gentil.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meesang.
Gentil cracks Meesang with an open hand slap.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Meesang is out of range.
It seemed like Meesang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentil lands a nice shot that snaps Meesang's head back.
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Meesang with an uppercut!
Meesang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gentil thows a leg kick but Meesang checks it
and Meesang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meesang works Gentil's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Meesang misses.
Gentil connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Meesang moved out of range nicely.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Meesang misses its intended target.
Gentil scores with a decent looking hook.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Meesang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Meesang lands a nice shot that snaps Gentil's head back.
Gentil misses with a body shot
and Meesang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentil.
Gentil tests Meesang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gentil.
Meesang misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Gentil moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Meesang looking to stall.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meesang wants to stall. #BC2#
Meesang breaks the clinch.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meesang on the side of the head.
Gentil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meesang's sensitive parts. #T2#
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Meesang has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gentil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meesang scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Gentil.
Meesang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gentil misses with a body shot.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil throws an off balance right hand
and Meesang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meesang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Gentil tries to close the distance and clinch but Meesang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meesang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meesang misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Meesang down.
Gentil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meesang.#T3#
Gentil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Meesang.
Meesang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
Gentil wants to clinch
and Meesang counters with a straight right hand.
Meesang keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meesang. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Gentil.
Gentil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Meesang counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Meesang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meesang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
A low kick lands for Gentil.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meesang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Meesang misses the target.
A good leg kick by Gentil. #T4#
Meesang throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Meesang throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meesang.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meesang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Meesang scores with a nice head shot.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meesang.
Gentil misses with a looping right.
Meesang blocks a jab.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meesang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Meesang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meesang staying out of range there.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Meesang.
Meesang slips a jab from Gentil.
Meesang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Meesang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
That's time! Gentil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gentil.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meesang. That did some damage!#CL#
Gentil closes the distance and clinches.
Meesang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil tries to work over Meesang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meesang trying to control the position but instead, Gentil has worked for underhooks and has pushed Meesang into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Meesang.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meesang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meesang lands a right hand.
Meesang can't break the clinch.
Gentil tries to work over Meesang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentil digs a right hand underneath Meesang's ribcage. Meesang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Meesang prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Meesang leaning his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Gentil's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gentil gets through Meesang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gentil as Meesang tries to tie him up.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Meesang is trying to push Gentil away but Gentil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Meesang fails to land.
A short right from Gentil on the inside.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Meesang blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gentil is working Meesang over against the cage.
Meesang has had enough of the clinch but Gentil keeps him there for the moment.
Gentil lands an uppercut.
Meesang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gentil working aggressively here.
Gentil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meesang's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gentil as Meesang tries to tie him up. #T2#
Gentil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meesang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meesang looking to stall.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Meesang.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
Meesang tries to stall but Gentil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Meesang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gentils head.
A short right from Gentil on the inside.
Gentil is working Meesang over against the cage.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Meesang.
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meesang can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Meesang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Meesang is out of range.
Meesang scores with a head kick. Gentil tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gentil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gentil, as that shot connected.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meesang manages to avoid it.#T3#
Meesang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gentil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Meesang tries to move into range but Gentil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Meesang checks it.
Gentil defending well as Meesang loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meesang! But no joy.
Meesang drops his hands momentarily and Gentil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Meesang misses.
Gentil slips a jab from Meesang.
Gentil lands a jab to Meesang's midsection.
Gentil checks a low kick from Meesang.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Meesang misses its intended target.
Meesang throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Gentil jabs Meesang right on the nose. Meesang blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A left lands for Gentil.
Meesang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Meesang down.
A swing and a miss from Meesang.
That kick from Gentil tenderised Meesang's leg. Meesang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Meesang throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meesang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gentil throws a good cross that connects.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Meesang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meesang loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil 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!#R3#
Gentil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meesang is out of range.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meesang.#CL#
Gentil rushes Meesang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meesang. #BC2#
Meesang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gentil thumps Meesang with a low kick.
Meesang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Meesang both land. Nice combination.
Nice body punch from Meesang.
Meesang throws a series of punches but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
Meesang throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Meesang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gentil. Gentil obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil tries a low kick but Meesang avoids it.
Gentil connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Gentil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meesang looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Meesang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meesang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Meesang lands a lovely overhand right.
Meesang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Meesang is out of range.
Meesang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Meesang checks it.
Gentil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meesang momentarily.
Meesang misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meesang. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gentil.
Nice uppercut there from Gentil.
Gentil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meesang's sensitive parts.
Meesang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meesang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meesang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Gentil.
Gentil lands with an uppercut that bounces Meesang off the cage and back into range.
Gentil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meesang.
Meesang with the inside leg kick.
Good work by Meesang as he checks the leg kick.
Meesang throws a head kick but Gentil moves out of range.
Meesang throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Meesang throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Meesang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meesang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meesang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meesang.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meesang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentil.
Meesang tries a quick counter leg kick but Gentil is wise to it.
Meesang blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Meesang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Meesang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meesang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gentil misses with a hook
and Meesang counters with a three punch combo that has Gentil backing up. Gentil nods at Meesang to acknowledge the strikes.
Gentil lands with an uppercut that bounces Meesang off the cage and back into range.
Gentil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manalili Meesang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meesang with a nice cross.#T4#
A shot to the body from Meesang misses
and Gentil counters with an inside leg kick.
Meesang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Gentil closes the distance and pushes Meesang back into the cage.
Meesang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paulo Gentil has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gentil lands a shot to the body.
Meesang lands a body shot. #BC2#
Meesang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Meesang as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Meesang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meesang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meesang. That did some damage!
Meesang misses with a looping left.
Gentil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meesang checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Gentil misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meesang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gentil.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentil 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

A very excited looking Paulo Gentil made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SFL 124 | Thailand vs Finland     
Date:   Dec 15, 2021
#R1#
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Gentil throws a good cross that connects.
Petrov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov thumps Gentil with a low kick.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Gentil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gentil.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Gentil off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gentil makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Petrov really felt that one!
Gentil checks a low kick from Petrov.
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentil throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gentil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Gentil gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Gentil.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov throws a wild body kick that Gentil sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Gentil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gentil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Gentil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov moves forwards but Gentil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Gentil throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov jabs Gentil right on the nose. Gentil blinks but takes it well.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Gentil throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov slips under a jab from Gentil.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Gentil throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Gentil takes one to the chin there.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Gentil's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gentil checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gentil cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil scores with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Petrov lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Petrov digs a good body shot into Gentil's ribs.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov walks into a jab.
Gentil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gentil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
Gentil sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Gentil misses with a leg kick.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Good work by Gentil as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gentil throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gentil in his tracks.
Gentil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick. #T1#
Petrov swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Gentil checks it.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Gentil checks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Gentil tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
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!
Petrov swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petrov. Gentil shrugs it off though.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov cracks Gentil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gentil delivers a nice body kick.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gentil's sensitive parts.
Petrov lunges at Gentil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gentil's hand.
Gentil on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov throws a right hand that Gentil ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentil also avoids with ease.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gentil might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Gentil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him. #T3#
Gentil slips under a jab.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Gentil's leg but Gentil calmly moves out of range.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentil is able to avoid easily.
Gentil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Gentil's defenses.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gentil half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Gentil thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Petrov throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gentil clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Gentil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
Petrov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Gentil finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Gentil tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentil wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Gentil throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov misses with a kick to the body.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov works Gentil's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Gentil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Gentil misses with a leg kick.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Gentil moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentil.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gentil connects with a single shot there.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gentil blocks the body kick.
Gentil lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gentil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Gentil's body.
Gentil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Gentil slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gentil thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Gentil connects with a leg kick.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Petrov cracks Gentil with an open hand slap.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov throws a low kick but Gentil avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Petrov.
Gentil is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
A jab from Gentil does it's job there.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Petrov.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gentil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gentil misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Petrov lands a jab.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gentil checks a low kick from Petrov.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrov throws a low kick but Gentil avoids it.
As Petrov backs away, Gentil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paulo Gentil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gentil checks a low kick from Petrov.
Gentil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Gentil.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Decent striking displayed by Gentil there.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a good low kick that Gentil was not able to check.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Gentil throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with an outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!

Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SFL 116 | Kilgore vs Koivisto     
Date:   Nov 17, 2021
#R1#
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Morales tries to clinch but Gentil moves away
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Gentil. #CL2#
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Morales is trying to stall.
Gentil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Morales works on Gentil's body with a couple of short punches.
Morales prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Morales manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gentil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gentil working aggressively here.
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Gentil blocking some punches. #T1#
Morales scores with a shoulder strike.
Morales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morales lands with a light punch inside.
Morales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morales lands a right hand.
Gentil lands a right hand.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morales blocking some punches.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morales blocking some punches.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Morales - that landed with a thud.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales is trying to maintain a safe position but Gentil gets an underhook and turns Morales into the cage.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morales has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil lands a right hand. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gentil as Morales tries to tie him up.
Gentil lands a right hand.
Morales lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Gentil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil lands a hook that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands with a light punch inside.
Morales gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morales prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Gentil controls the action.
Gentil is working Morales over against the cage.#T3#
Morales scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
Morales lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gentil.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
Gentil misses with a body punch.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Morales avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Gentil misses with a punch to the body.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales taking a breather.
Morales stalling in the clinch.
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Gentil backwards.
Nice elbow from Morales.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Gentil. #T4#
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 working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gentil as Morales tries to tie him up.
Morales lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gentil is keeping busy.
Morales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morales prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Morales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales working aggressively here.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentil can't find room to land a body shot as Morales controls the action.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Morales dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Morales has managed to clinch.
Morales misses with a body punch.
Morales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Morales lands with a short shot to the head.
Morales prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gentil.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morales creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gentil.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentil lands with a right to the head.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales prevents a body shot from Gentil. #T1#
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Morales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gentil misses with a body punch.
Morales pushes Gentil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
Morales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morales trying to control the position but instead, Gentil has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morales into the cage.
Morales prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Morales lands an elbow just above Gentil 's eye.
A short uppercut from Gentil.
Gentil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gentil.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Morales lands a body punch.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Morales blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil digs a right hand into Morales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morales's gas tank.
Gentil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morales.
A left hand lands to the body for Morales.
Gentil misses with a body punch.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gentil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Gentil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Hector Morales seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales scores with a shoulder strike.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Morales.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Morales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales blocking some punches.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Morales is trying to maintain a safe position but Gentil gets an underhook and turns Morales into the cage.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Morales misses with some punches.
Gentil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales tries to stall but Gentil uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
Gentil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
Gentil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
Morales lands with a right to the head.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Gentil stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Gentil.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morales tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Morales clinches up with Gentil and pushes him back against the cage.
Morales is trying to stall.
Gentil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
A hook to the body from Morales.
A short right from Gentil on the inside.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Morales avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Gentil working aggressively here.
Morales trying to stall but Gentil improves his position.
Gentil lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil pushes Morales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Morales - that landed with a thud.
Morales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gentil backwards. #T1#
Morales trying to control the position but instead, Gentil has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morales into the cage.
Gentil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Morales gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Morales cracks Gentil with a nice body shot.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Gentil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Morales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gentil tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Gentil - that landed with a thud.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales gets through Gentil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Morales prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil lands a hook that snaps the head of Morales backwards. #ROC#Morales is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Morales to his knees! Gentil keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Gentil!
A very excited looking Paulo Gentil made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SFL 105 | Vikings Are Emerging     
Date:   Oct 03, 2021
#R1#
Pandens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gentil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Gentil has closed the distance and engaged Pandens in a clinch.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Pandens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pandens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandens is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Pandens misses.
Gentil lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pandens throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandens connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil is looking to counter the offense by Pandens and move into the clinch.
Pandens misses with a low kick as Gentil jumps back.
Pandens missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Pandens's head but Pandens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Gentil slips a jab from Pandens.
Gentil lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Azriel Pandens has been cut.
Pandens misses with an uppercut
and Gentil counters with a body kick.
Pandens cracks Gentil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pandens tries to move into range but Gentil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pandens swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Gentil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gentil.
Pandens wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Pandens breaks the clinch.
Gentil moves out of range of the body kick.
Pandens throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Pandens misses.
Pandens throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Pandens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandens misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pandens scores with a sloppy right hand. Gentil should have avoided that one.
Pandens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pandens throws a series of punches but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Pandens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Gentil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Pandens.
Gentil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gentil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pandens finds it's way round the side to connect with Gentil's head.
Pandens throws out a leg kick but Gentil moves out of range and Pandens only half commits.
Gentil tries to counter by clinching up but Pandens breaks away and moves out of range.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.#T3#
Pandens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pandens lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Pandens.
Pandens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pandens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Pandens.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandens throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandens connects with a single shot there.
Pandens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.#T4#
A jab from Pandens misses.
Pandens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gentil. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gentil slips a jab from Pandens.
Pandens misses the jab.
A punch combination from Pandens misses.
Pandens misses the shot to the body.
Pandens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandens lands a really nice looking cross but Gentil seems unphased.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.
Pandens misses the shot to the body.
Pandens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azriel Pandens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azriel Pandens's cut.
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#
Pandens scores with a punch to the head.
Pandens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Pandens.
A slow jab from Pandens misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandens. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandens.
Gentil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pandens.
Pandens scores with a hook to the body. Gentil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pandens throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil tries to counter by clinching up but Pandens breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentil thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pandens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Pandens.
Pandens throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Pandens cracks Gentil with a good jab.
Pandens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gentil.
Pandens throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Pandens misses with a straight left.
Azriel Pandens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandens. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandens throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandens works Gentil's body with a nice hook.
Pandens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gentil momentarily.
Pandens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.#T2#
Pandens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil ducks right into an uppercut from Pandens.
Gentil slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentil misses the target.
Pandens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gentil tries to clinch up but Pandens circles away and keeps his distance.
Gentil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pandens throws a body kick that misses
and Gentil counters with a straight right hand.
Pandens lands a slapping body shot.
Pandens throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandens throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A big right from Pandens misses.
Pandens cracks Gentil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pandens scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Pandens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Gentil takes one to the side of the head.
Pandens moves out of range as Gentil strikes.
Pandens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pandens scores with a hook to the body. Gentil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pandens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentil is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Gentil misses its target.
Pandens thuds his right hand into Gentil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pandens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Pandens throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandens moves forwards but Gentil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil throws a big counter combination but Pandens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Donk. Pandens catches Gentil right on the button with a cross.
Gentil is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pandens connects with a body shot that sends Gentil's belly button to the back.
Pandens lands with a nice body punch.
Pandens misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azriel Pandens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Azriel Pandens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pandens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Pandens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Pandens.
Gentil walks into a stiff left hand from Pandens.
Gentil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pandens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gentil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pandens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gentil throws an overhand right that lands on Pandens's shoulder, as Pandens tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Pandens misses.
Pandens looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens cracks a nice hook into Gentil's ribs.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Pandens throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
Pandens lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Gentil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pandens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Gentil misses its target.
Gentil is looking to clinch but Pandens is avoiding it.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pandens with a nice calf kick.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandens just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGentil.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Pandens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pandens misses with a right hand
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil throws a body punch but Pandens moves out of range.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandens.
It looked like Gentil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandens just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Gentil. Those never looked like landing.
Gentil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pandens scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Pandens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pandens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gentil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Pandens lands.
Gentil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gentil throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil misses with a left hand
and Pandens counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandens just misses with a punch to the body.
Azriel Pandens seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandens.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandens loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
A lazy left from Pandens finds it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pandens jabs Gentil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pandens throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandens takes one to the chin there.
Gentil misses with an uppercut
and Gentil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandens lands a right hook to the body.
Pandens throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Gentil was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pandens throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Pandens. #T4#
Pandens throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Pandens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Pandens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pandens at a distance.
Paulo Gentil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gentil thuds his right hand into Pandens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gentil moves out of range as Pandens strikes.
Gentil tries to close the distance and clinch but Pandens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandens misses with a jab to the body
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandens throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azriel Pandens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pandens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azriel Pandens!

Azriel Pandens bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SFL 98 | Falling Bridge     
Date:   Sep 05, 2021
#R1#
Gentil scores with a kick to the body.
Gentil tests Morales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gentil throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've been informed that Morales has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Morales's ribs.
Morales misses with a hook.
Morales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him.
A shot to the liver by Gentil. Beautiful body shot.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gentil. Beautiful body shot.
Gentil throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Gentil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morales.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil slips a jab from Morales.
Morales avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Morales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gentil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morales misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Morales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morales blocks a leg kick.
Morales wants to counter the offense by Gentil and move into the clinch position.
Morales works the jab nicely.
Gentil cracks Morales with an open hand slap.
Gentil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gentil.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Gentil half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gentil is looking to wear down Morales with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gentil feints and then cracks Morales's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morales down.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Morales's front leg but catches the back leg as Morales tries to avoid it.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Gentil lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morales avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Jab by Gentil.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gentil throws out a powerful jab.
Gentil with a nice calf kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morales blocks a leg kick.
A left lands for Morales.
Morales misses with a body kick.
Gentil with a nice cross.#T3#
Morales throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Gentil's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gentil slips a straight right by Morales.
Gentil misses with an uppercut. Morales saw that one coming.
Morales appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gentil throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from Gentil.
Morales tries to clinch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Gentil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morales throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gentil on the side of the head.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gentil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Morales.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Morales counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morales! But no joy.
Morales jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Morales's front leg but catches the back leg as Morales tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Gentil.
Morales's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil lands a really nice looking cross but Morales seems unphased.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil throws a body kick that misses.
Morales thinks about the counter body kick.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morales in his tracks.
Gentil lands a nice hook to Morales's body. Morales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morales on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Morales blocks the leg kick.
Gentil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morales in his tracks.
Gentil blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil scores with a punch to the head.
Gentil feints and then cracks Morales's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morales down.
Morales misses with a body shot.
Morales connects with a body shot that sends Gentil's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Morales has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gentil.
Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentil circles away quickly and effectively.
That kick from Gentil tenderised Morales's leg. Morales is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morales moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Gentil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morales's head backwards.
Gentil blocks a jab.
Gentil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gentil lands a glancing blow to the side of Morales's head.
Morales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morales ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Morales avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Morales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Gentil.
Morales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Morales.
Gentil misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Gentil scores with a jab.
Morales misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Gentil finds it's target.
Gentil scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gentil lands a nice looking body kick.
Morales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gentil lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morales backs up against the cage.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
Morales doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morales is out of range and Gentil settles back down.
Morales takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morales is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gentil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morales takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Gentil misses with an uppercut
and Morales counters with a left to the body.
Gentil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morales checks a leg kick.
Morales connects with a body shot.
Morales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Morales might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gentil has got the better of the exchanges.
Morales throws the kick towards the body but Gentil avoids it.
Morales staying out of range there.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
Gentil lands with a straight right. Morales didn't see that one coming.
Gentil is looking to slow Morales down with leg kicks.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Morales misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Gentil lands a jab.
Morales takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morales has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Gentil connects with an inside leg kick.
Morales wants to clinch.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Gentil with a jab.
Gentil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morales.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gentil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morales closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morales dodges the punch combination from Gentil.
Gentil lands a jab to the head.
Morales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gentil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Morales tries to clinch but Gentil is having none of it.
Morales lands a nice shot that snaps Gentil's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Gentil takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses.
Morales misses with a two punch combination.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Gentil finds it's way through Morales's defenses.
Gentil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morales looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Morales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
A big left from Morales misses.
Morales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gentil feints and then cracks Morales's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morales down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil misses with an uppercut
and Morales counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gentil misses the shot to the body.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
Morales swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil scores with a jab to the head.
Gentil tries to land a front kick but Morales steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gentil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Gentil.
Morales takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Morales.
Gentil misses with a head kick.
Gentil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentil.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morales! But no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Gentil finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gentil tests Morales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gentil is looking to chop away at Morales's legs.
Gentil slips under a jab from Morales.
Gentil lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morales takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentil avoids a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Morales blocks the leg kick.
Morales steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Gentil tries a low kick but Morales avoids it.
Morales looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morales keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gentil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Morales moved out of range nicely.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morales scores with the left hand. Gentil knows he should have avoided that one.
Morales thuds his right hand into Gentil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gentil lands a jab to the head.
Gentil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gentil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gentil lands a slapping body shot.
Angel Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil misses with a body shot.
Gentil with a nice cross.
Morales throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Morales walks into a straight right hand from Gentil.
Morales looks for the body kick but Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
Morales takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Gentil finds it's way through Morales's defenses.
Morales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morales has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gentil.
Gentil scores with a kick to the body.
Gentil throws a hook but Morales blocks it.
Morales wants to counter with a clinch but Gentil pushes him away.
Morales throws a push kick but Gentil slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Gentil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morales moves out of range of the body kick.
Morales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Morales takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Gentil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Gentil misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Morales counters by moving into the clinch.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morales lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morales misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Morales. #BC#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Morales scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morales ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
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 throws a hook but Morales blocks it.
Morales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gentil.
Gentil looks to land a right hand but Morales moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Morales - just one landing.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gentil blocks the body kick.
Morales stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Morales looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
Morales blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Morales on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Morales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gentil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gentil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

A very excited looking Paulo Gentil made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SFL 90 | Half Baked     
Date:   Aug 02, 2021
#R1#
Gentil slips a jab and a cross from Meesang.
Meesang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gentil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gentil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gentil connects with an inside leg kick.
Meesang tries to land a leg kick but Gentil saw it coming and moves away.
Meesang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meesang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meesang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gentil momentarily.
Meesang ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meesang throws a head kick that misses.
Meesang walks into a jab.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meesang.
Gentil misses the jab.
Meesang takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Meesang blocks the low kick.
Meesang misses with a hook.
Meesang misses with a wild body shot.
Meesang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gentil has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meesang blocks the body kick.
Gentil misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Meesang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meesang tries to work over Gentil's front leg with a kick but Gentil checks it.
Meesang misses with a looping left.#T1#
Meesang misses with a body kick.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Meesang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gentil moves out of range as Meesang strikes.
Gentil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meesang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meesang slips under a jab.
Meesang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gentil with a body shot.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Gentil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gentil blocks a jab.
Meesang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gentil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Meesang down.
Meesang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Meesang.
Nice defenses there by Meesang.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Meesang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Meesang.
Gentil quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meesang looks to land a combination but Gentil avoids it well.
Meesang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meesang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentil circles away quickly and effectively.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meesang.
Good standup being displayed there by Meesang as he connects with a hook.
Gentil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meesang.#T2#
Meesang checks a low kick from Gentil.
Gentil throws a body punch but Meesang moves out of range.
Meesang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Meesang down.
Meesang avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a right hand.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Meesang tenderised Gentil's leg. Gentil is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Meesang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Gentil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Meesang moves away and avoids it.
Gentil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meesang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gentil's hands.
Gentil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentil misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentil misses the target.
Gentil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meesang throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meesang.
Meesang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gentil swings for the body but Meesang moves out of range. #T3#
Gentil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meesang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gentil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meesang tries to bum rush Gentil with a series of wild strikes but Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meesang works Gentil's body with a nice hook.
Meesang looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Meesang checks the leg kick.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Meesang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gentil had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gentil catches Meesang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Meesang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Gentil misses with a body shot.
Meesang with a hook.
Meesang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Gentil scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Gentil misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
Meesang misses with an uppercut.
Meesang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gentil throws a body punch but Meesang moves out of range. #T4#
Meesang missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meesang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meesang momentarily.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Gentil's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meesang misses with a double jab.
Gentil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meesang.
Meesang slips a straight right by Gentil.
Meesang scores with a one two! Gentil had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Meesang.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentil misses the target.
Gentil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meesang is out of range and Gentil settles back down.
Meesang misses the jab.
Meesang scores with a nice head shot.
Gentil misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meesang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentil.
Gentil slips under a jab from Meesang.
A big right from Gentil misses.
Gentil throws a body punch but Meesang moves out of range.
Meesang throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manalili Meesang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Meesang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Meesang throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Meesang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Meesang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Meesang misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Meesang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Gentil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meesang misses with a body kick.
Meesang throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Gentil throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meesang! But no joy.
Gentil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meesang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meesang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meesang moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meesang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him.
Gentil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gentil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meesang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meesang connects with a right hand. Gentil shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
A slow jab from Meesang misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Meesang misses the target. #T1#
Meesang lands a head shot.
Gentil throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gentil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meesang was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentil.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil looks to land a right hand but Meesang moved out of range.
Meesang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meesang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Gentil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Meesang misses with a low kick.
Meesang misses with a wild combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gentil might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meesang manages to avoid it.
Meesang looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Meesang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil is looking to score with low kicks.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meesang.
Meesang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Meesang.
Meesang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meesang walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meesang scores with a hook.#T2#
Meesang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Gentil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meesang is out of range.
Meesang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gentil throws a nice head kick!
Meesang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Meesang lands a head shot.
Meesang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meesang throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gentil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Meesang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manalili Meesang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gentil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Meesang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meesang scores with a hook.
Meesang swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Gentil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Meesang misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil lands a nice shot to the body.
Gentil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meesang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meesang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meesang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gentil lands with an overhand left.
Meesang ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Gentil cracks Meesang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meesang.
A quick step to the side and Gentil tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meesang finds it's way round the side to connect with Gentil's head.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Meesang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meesang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gentil slips under a jab from Meesang.
Meesang staying out of range there.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meesang.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Meesang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Meesang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Meesang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manalili Meesang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meesang tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meesang ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Meesang moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
Gentil cracks Meesang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left lands for Gentil.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Meesang.
It looked like Gentil was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meesang.
Gentil on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meesang.
Gentil connects with an inside leg kick.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil lands a really nice looking cross but Meesang seems unphased.
Gentil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Meesang throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meesang defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meesang misses with an uppercut.
Meesang works the jab nicely.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Meesang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meesang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manalili Meesang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Meesang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Meesang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Meesang.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meesang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Meesang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil misses with an uppercut. Meesang saw that one coming.
Meesang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Meesang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meesang.
Meesang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meesang moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Gentil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meesang under the eye.
A slow jab from Meesang misses its intended target.
Meesang moves out of range as Gentil strikes.
Meesang throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meesang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meesang blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meesang! But no joy.
Meesang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meesang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Meesang misses with a body kick.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meesang.
Gentil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Meesang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentil circles away quickly and effectively.
Meesang takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Meesang.
Gentil tests Meesang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Meesang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meesang.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gentil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Meesang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meesang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gentil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Meesang.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gentil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Meesang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meesang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gentil slips a jab from Meesang.
Meesang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentil lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meesang loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Meesang moves out of range of the body kick.
Meesang slips a jab from Gentil.
Meesang throws out a counter right but Gentil avoids it with no problem.
Gentil blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Gentil defending well as Meesang loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Meesang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Meesang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gentil takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gentil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gentil is looking to land body kicks.
Gentil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meesangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meesang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gentil.
Meesang throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil is looking to score with low kicks.
Meesang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Meesang throws out a leg kick but Gentil moves out of range and Meesang only half commits.
Gentil slips a straight right by Meesang.
Gentil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gentil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meesang swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Meesang misses with a straight left.
Meesang throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Meesang is just out of range.#T3#
Meesang lands a nice shot that snaps Gentil's head back.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meesang.
Meesang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meesang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Meesang scores with a four punch combination!
Meesang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentil circles away quickly and effectively.
Meesang loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Meesang fails to land with a series of punches.
Meesang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from Meesang. Those never looked like landing.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Meesang lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meesang moves away.
Meesang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Gentil.
Meesang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Meesang.
Meesang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gentil throws a hook but Meesang blocks it.
Meesang throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Paulo Gentil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Meesang ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Meesang throws out a counter right but Gentil avoids it with no problem.
Gentil misses with a body shot
letting Meesang counter with a right hand.
Gentil misses with a few strikes there.
Meesang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meesang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gentil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Meesang moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Meesang swinging wildly here.
Meesang throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil keeps Meesang at a distance using the push kick.
Meesang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meesang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meesang was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentil.
Gentil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meesangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Gentil.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Meesang.
Meesang swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manalili Meesang.
Well Meesang 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manalili Meesang!

Manalili Meesang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SFL 76 | Hopkins vs Lomax II     
Date:   Jun 04, 2021
#R1#
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badass.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Badass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gentil on the side of the head.
Gentil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Badass in his tracks.
Badass throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gentil misses with a low kick as Badass jumps back.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Gentil thuds his shin into the meat of Badass's side.
Badass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Gentil blocks the low kick.
Gentil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Badass with a hook.
Gentil motions for Badass to come forward. Gentil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil dodges the punch combination from Badass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Gentil releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gentil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Badass tries to clinch there but Gentil circles away. #T1#
Badass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Badass's sensitive parts. #CL#
Badass pushes Gentil up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Badass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gentil throws a wild body kick that Badass sees coming a mile off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Badass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gentil - the referee stops the clock and Badass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gentil. Badass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Badass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badass is looking to land body kicks.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Badass.
Badass misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil scores with a nice right hand.
Badass is looking to clinch but Gentil is avoiding it.
Badass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil checks a leg kick.
Jab by Gentil.
Badass looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Badass lands a leg kick that knocks Gentil off balance momentarily.
Badass moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Badass takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Badass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Badass throws a solid leg kick but Gentil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Badass.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentil misses the target.
Gentil slips under a jab.#CL#
Badass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gentil, pushing him back against the cage.
Badass lands a right hand.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Badass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gentil. #BC2#
Gentil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gentil tries to land a leg kick but Badass saw it coming and moves away.
Gentil throws a wild body kick that Badass sees coming a mile off.
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
Badass misses with a kick to the body.
Badass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Jab from Gentil.
Badass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Badass as he connects with a hook.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Badass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Badass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gentil in his tracks.
Badass misses with a looping right.
Badass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gentil on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Badass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Badass looks for the body kick but Gentil saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Badass forces Gentil back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass.
Badass misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Gentil.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Badass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Badass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Badass scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil pushes Badass away with a front kick.
Gentil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Badass can pounce on him.
Gentil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Badass misses with a leg kick.
Gentil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Badass in his tracks.
Badass slips under a jab.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badass.
Gentil takes one to the side of the head.
Gentil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Badass motions for Gentil to come forward. Badass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Badass misses the target.
Badass has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gentil.
Gentil misses with a wild combination.
Badass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Badass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Valtteri Badass will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gentil connects with a jab.
Gentil throws a chopping leg kick but Badass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Badass wants to clinch up but Gentil keeps it at a distance.
Gentil lands a nice shot that snaps Badass's head back.
Badass slips under a jab from Gentil.
Badass lands with a shot to the body.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
Badass is looking to chop away at Gentil's legs.
Nice jab there from Gentil.
Badass throws a leg kick but Gentil moved away.
Badass throws a head kick but Gentil moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Badass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Badass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Badass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Badass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gentil finds it's way round the side to connect with Badass's head. #T1#
Gentil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gentil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gentil connects with a body shot.
Gentil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentil.
Gentil misses with a low kick as Badass jumps back.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Gentil is looking to slow Badass down with leg kicks.
Badass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil punishes Badass's body with a nice straight punch.
Gentil needs to keep his hands up - Badass had a free shot at his head there.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Badass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Badass throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Badass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Badass works the jab nicely.
Badass throws a low kick but Gentil moves out of range easily.
Badass cracks a nice hook into Gentil's ribs.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentil.
Gentil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Badass scores with the left hand. Gentil knows he should have avoided that one.
Badass throws a wild body kick that Gentil sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Gentil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gentil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Badass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Badass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badass takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Badass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gentil's head backwards.
Valtteri Badass is winning the standup battle so far.
Badass slips under a jab.
Gentil looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Gentil tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Badass is able to avoid easily.
Badass misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Badass.
Gentil moves out of range as Badass strikes.#T3#
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Badass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Badass looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Gentil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gentil, as that shot connected.
Badass connects with a jab.
A cross from Badass lands.
Gentil connects with an inside leg kick.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Gentil flicks out a counter leg kick but Badass steps away.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Badass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Badass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Badass checks a low kick from Gentil.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Badass moved away.
No joy there for Badass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badass throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badass.
Badass is looking to slow Gentil down with leg kicks.
Badass misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Badass.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Gentil releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Badass tries to land a front kick but Gentil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Badass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gentil can do to turn this around?
Badass throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Badass wants to clinch up but Gentil keeps it at a distance.
Gentil throws a low kick, looking for Badass's leg but Badass calmly moves out of range.
Badass tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Gentil moves out of range easily.
Badass misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gentil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Badass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gentil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valtteri Badass dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gentil dodges the punch combination from Badass.
Badass misses with a hook.
A jab from Gentil finds it's way through Badass's defenses.
Badass takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Badass will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Badass jabs Gentil right on the nose. Gentil blinks but takes it well.
Gentil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Badass to score with a decent uppercut.
Gentil has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Badass has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gentil.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil slips under a jab from Badass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Badass avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Badass.
Gentil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Badass misses the jab.
Badass backing away here, and Gentil unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gentil, as that shot connected.
Gentil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gentil connects with a jab.
Gentil throws a push kick but Badass slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Badass.
Badass with a nice cross.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass throws a body kick that misses.
Gentil steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Badass moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
Badass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil tries to work over Badass's front leg with a kick but Badass checks it.
Badass appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Badass lands a slapping body shot.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Gentil lands a nice looking body kick.
Badass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badass throws a right hand that Gentil ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentil also avoids with ease.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Badass moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
Gentil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Badass throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
Gentil throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
Gentil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gentil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Badass lands the left hand.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Badass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Gentil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Badass cracks Gentil with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Gentil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Badass lands a nice looking body shot.
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gentil now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gentil moves into range and connects with a jab.
Badass misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.#CL#
Badass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee calls for Gentil to work. #BC2#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Badass.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Badass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gentil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Badass on the side of the head.
Badass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Gentil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Badass counters with a quick kick to the body but Gentil blocks it.
Paulo Gentil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil misses with a low kick as Badass jumps back.
Badass checks a leg kick nicely.
Badass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gentil connects with a looping right hand.
Badass looks for the body kick but Gentil saw that one coming.
Badass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentil circles away quickly and effectively.
Badass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gentil's hands.
Badass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil misses with a looping right.
Badass throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Good work by Gentil as he checks the leg kick.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Gentil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentil slips under a jab from Badass.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentil.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil is looking to score with low kicks.
Badass's corner calls for a 1-2. Badass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

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 Valtteri Badass.
Well Badass 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valtteri Badass!

Valtteri Badass spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: SFL 68 | Sasaki vs Spanner     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentil.
Gentil slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Horiguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horiguchi misses the jab.
Horiguchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gentil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horiguchi needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
Horiguchi checks the leg kick.
Horiguchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil tries to work over Horiguchi's front leg with a kick but Horiguchi checks it.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil throws a low kick, looking for Horiguchi's leg but Horiguchi calmly moves out of range.
Horiguchi darts in trying to clinch
and Gentil counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horiguchi wants to slow Gentil down by chopping away at his legs.
Gentil appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Horiguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Horiguchi blocks the low kick.
Gentil tries a low kick but Horiguchi avoids it.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horiguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil thuds a left hand into Horiguchi's body.
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentil.
An inside leg kick lands from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Gentil catches Horiguchi right on the button with a cross.
Gentil blocks a leg kick.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Horiguchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gentil has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gentil and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Horiguchi doesn't seem phased though.
Gentil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil jabs at Horiguchi's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Horiguchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horiguchi throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Horiguchi down.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil swats away the attempt to clinch by Horiguchi.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil scores with a punch to the head.
Horiguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi cracks Gentil with a good jab.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Horiguchi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horiguchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Horiguchi moved away.
Horiguchi is looking to clinch.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horiguchi.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi.
A shot to the body from Horiguchi misses
and Gentil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Horiguchi scores with a nice strike.
Horiguchi wants to clinch up but Gentil keeps it at a distance.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Horiguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gentil.
Horiguchi misses the jab.
Gentil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentil cracks Horiguchi with an open hand slap.
A jab from Gentil misses.
Gentil is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Horiguchi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick from Gentil misses
and Horiguchi counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil blocks a low kick nicely.
Horiguchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horiguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
Gentil lands with an uppercut that bounces Horiguchi off the cage and back into range.
Gentil connects with a right hand. Horiguchi shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil is looking to chop away at Horiguchi's legs.
Gentil swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Gentil scores with a punch to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gentil - that will leave a mark!
Gentil scores with a jab. Horiguchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gentil throws a leg kick
and Horiguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gentil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick nicely.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gentil. Those never looked like landing.
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Horiguchi with an uppercut!
Donk. Gentil catches Horiguchi right on the button with a cross.
Gentil throws a push kick but Horiguchi slaps the foot to one side.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horiguchi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horiguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gentil counters with a body kick.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gentil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horiguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gentil swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick and Horiguchi moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Horiguchi.#T1#
Horiguchi lands a body shot.
Gentil has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Horiguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gentil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gentil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Gentil throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Gentil tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Horiguchi is able to avoid easily.
Horiguchi is looking to counter punch.
Horiguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil flicks out a counter leg kick but Horiguchi steps away.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Gentil thows a body kick. Horiguchi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gentil avoids a kick to the body.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil is looking to chop away at Horiguchi's legs. #CL#
Horiguchi forces Gentil back against the cage and clinches.
Horiguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Gentil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horiguchi throws out a leg kick but Gentil moves out of range and Horiguchi only half commits.
Horiguchi checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Horiguchi misses the jab.
Horiguchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil misses with a leg kick
and Horiguchi counters with a left to the body.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Horiguchi off balance momentarily.
Horiguchi connects with a body shot that sends Gentil's belly button to the back.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
Horiguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gentil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil throws a wild body kick that Horiguchi sees coming a mile off.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horiguchi throws out the jab.
Gentil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Horiguchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Gentil is having none of it.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Horiguchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentil circles away.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Horiguchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Gentil's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Horiguchi misses with a straight left.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentil.
Gentil lands a glancing blow to the side of Horiguchi's head.
Gentil tries a low kick but Horiguchi avoids it.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Gentil tried to score with a low kick but Horiguchi checks it.
Horiguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horiguchi cracks a nice hook into Gentil's ribs.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Horiguchi checks it well. #T4#
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Gentil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gentil on the side of the head.
Horiguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Gentil checks it.
Nice cross by Gentil.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gentil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horiguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil thows a leg kick but Horiguchi checks it #CL#
and Horiguchi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Horiguchi fails to pull guard.
Gentil tries to break free but Horiguchi pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akaro Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Gentil lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Horiguchi rushes Gentil and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gentil manages to break the clinch.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Horiguchi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick lands for Gentil.
Horiguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gentil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horiguchi lands a jab to the head.
Horiguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
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!
Horiguchi defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil tries to work over Horiguchi's front leg with a kick but Horiguchi checks it.
Horiguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gentil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gentil avoids a kick to the body.
Horiguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horiguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Gentil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Horiguchi blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Horiguchi rushes Gentil and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Horiguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentil is looking to control Horiguchi's arms but Horiguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gentil has his back to the cage.
Horiguchi pushes Gentil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horiguchi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
Horiguchi tries for a takedown but Gentil manages to get underhooks.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil scores with a hook to the body.
Gentil tries to break free but Horiguchi pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gentil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horiguchi keeps control of Gentil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Gentil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Gentil throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.#CL#
Horiguchi darts in and clinches Gentil up against the cage.
Horiguchi keeps control of Gentil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Horiguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Horiguchi lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Gentil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Horiguchi.
Gentil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi throws a chopping leg kick but Gentil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horiguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Horiguchi misses the target.
A jab from Gentil finds it's way through Horiguchi's defenses.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but Gentil moves out of range easily. #T3#
Gentil tries a low kick but Horiguchi avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Gentil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Horiguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horiguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horiguchi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentil.
Good work by Horiguchi as he checks the leg kick.
Gentil throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Gentil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentil slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gentil pushes Horiguchi away with a front kick.
Gentil scores with a three punch combo!
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horiguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gentil is out of range and Horiguchi settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gentil's head backwards.
Gentil scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab by Gentil.
Gentil swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi is looking to counter the offense by Gentil and move into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Horiguchi blocks the low kick.
Horiguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horiguchi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gentil is looking to slow Horiguchi down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick which misses Gentil's front leg but catches the back leg as Gentil tries to avoid it.
Gentil connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paulo Gentil.
I think Gentil 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

Our winner, Paulo Gentil, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SFL 58 | Lancaster vs Hopkins     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Pugacheva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentil to score with a decent uppercut.
Gentil lands with a nice body kick.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil throws a chopping leg kick but Pugacheva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pugacheva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gentil counters with a nice body shot.
Pugacheva defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gentil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pugacheva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pugacheva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pugacheva thuds his right hand into Gentil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pugacheva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gentil thumps Pugacheva with a low kick.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil lands a really nice looking cross but Pugacheva seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Pugacheva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugacheva tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Pugacheva. Beautiful body shot.
Gentil wants to slow Pugacheva down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Pugacheva looks for the body kick but Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil jabs Pugacheva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentil moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPugacheva.
Pugacheva scores with a leg kick.
Gentil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva lands a head kick!
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Pugacheva with an uppercut!
Gentil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gentil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil dodges the punch combination from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Pugacheva closes the distance and clinches.
Pugacheva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva stalling against the cage. #T2#
Gentil wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pugacheva wants to counter the offense by Gentil and move into the clinch position.
Pugacheva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil feints and then cracks Pugacheva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pugacheva down.
Pugacheva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Pugacheva slips the punch.
Gentil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range and Gentil settles back down.
Pugacheva tries to counter with a clinch but Gentil shakes him off and moves away.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil throws a solid leg kick but Pugacheva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gentil.
Pugacheva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pugacheva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Pugacheva scores with a jab to the head.
Pugacheva throws a series of punches but Gentil moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Gentil lands.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Pugacheva needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil jabs Pugacheva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil lands a jab to Pugacheva's midsection.
Good exchange - Pugacheva coming out on top.
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.
Pugacheva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentil is able to avoid easily.
Pugacheva misses with a looping right.
Gentil with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Pugacheva misses its intended target. #T4#
Pugacheva misses with a hook.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Pugacheva's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugacheva tries to avoid it.
A jab from Pugacheva misses.
Gentil moves out of range of the body kick from Pugacheva.
Gentil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
Pugacheva misses with a looping left.
Gentil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentil throws a lazy head kick
and Pugacheva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Gentil does it's job there.
Gentil connects with a right hand. Pugacheva shakes it off.
Gentil blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
A good leg kick by Pugacheva.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva blocks a low kick nicely.
Pugacheva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gentil swings for the body but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pugacheva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gentil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pugacheva can pounce on him.
Pugacheva walks into a stiff left hand from Gentil.
Pugacheva tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil cracks Pugacheva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pugacheva tries a head kick but it misses.
Pugacheva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Pugacheva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gentil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Pugacheva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Pugacheva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
Gentil moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
And Gentil counters with a quick kick to the body but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pugacheva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Gentil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pugacheva throws a sloppy head kick and Gentil moves out of range easily.
Gentil throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva drops his hands momentarily and Gentil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Gentil has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gentil misses with a hook. Pugacheva ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pugacheva checks a leg kick.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pugacheva. That did some damage!
Gentil throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva moved away.
Pugacheva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pugacheva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pugacheva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pugacheva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pugacheva misses with a straight right.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pugacheva doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range.
Gentil moves out of range as Pugacheva strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Pugacheva avoided it.
Pugacheva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pugacheva tried to score with a low kick but Gentil checks it.
Pugacheva lands a slapping body shot.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugacheva.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pugacheva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gentil at a distance.
Pugacheva lands with a good body shot.
Gentil is looking to slow Pugacheva down with leg kicks.
Pugacheva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gentil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pugacheva on the side of the head.
Gentil works Pugacheva's body with a nice hook.
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick and Pugacheva moves out of range easily.
Gentil misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Pugacheva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil with a hook.
Pugacheva throws a head kick but Gentil moves out of range.
Pugacheva throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot.
Gentil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Pugacheva scores with a nice body kick.
Gentil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pugacheva walks into a left hand.
Pugacheva misses the jab.
Gentil scores with a jab.
Gentil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pugacheva.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil clobbers Pugacheva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Pugacheva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentil looks for the body kick but Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Gentil looks for the body kick but Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Gentil throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gentil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pugacheva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugacheva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pugacheva with the inside leg kick.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugacheva.
Gentil throws a good cross that connects.
Pugacheva tries to land a front kick but Gentil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Pugacheva misses with an uppercut.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Pugacheva throws a nice head kick!
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pugacheva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pugacheva tries to bum rush Gentil with a series of wild strikes but Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gentil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pugacheva moves out of range as Gentil strikes.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pugacheva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gentil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pugacheva. Pugacheva obviously looking to wear him down.
Pugacheva throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gentil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pugacheva checks it well.
Pugacheva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Pugacheva tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugacheva.
Gentil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Pugacheva slips the punch.
Gentil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pugacheva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pugacheva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pugacheva walks into a jab.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range.
Gentil throws a nice head kick!
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pugacheva throws a wild body kick that Gentil sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Gentil throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pugacheva.
Gentil scores with a punch to the head.
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Pugacheva slips the punch.
Gentil throws a hook but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva misses with a combination
and Gentil counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pugacheva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gentil throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pugacheva to counter with a crisp jab.
Pugacheva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pugacheva lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pugacheva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gentil in his tracks. #T3#
Pugacheva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pugacheva misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugacheva.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Gentil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pugacheva just manages to avoid it.
Pugacheva tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Gentil.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Pugacheva.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva moved away.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Gentil.
Pugacheva wants to counter with a clinch but Gentil pushes him away.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Pugacheva's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugacheva tries to avoid it.
Pugacheva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentil to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Pugacheva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentil is out of range.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Pugacheva checks a low kick from Gentil.
Pugacheva slips under a jab.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pugacheva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Pugacheva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil pushes Pugacheva away with a front kick.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pugacheva throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gentil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

An out of breath Paulo Gentil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SFL 51 | Bloody Death Roll     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
Kneeland throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Kneeland's head coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gentil slips a straight right by Kneeland.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Kneeland moved out of range nicely.
Gentil is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kneeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gentil tries to work over Kneeland's front leg with a kick but Kneeland checks it.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil slips a straight right by Kneeland.
Gentil has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kneeland is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gentil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kneeland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Kneeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kneeland misses.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gentil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kneeland's head.
Gentil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kneeland.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kneeland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kneeland takes one on the button.
Gentil misses with a right hand
and Kneeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gentil! But no joy.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Kneeland moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gentil throws a front kick aimed at Kneeland's knee but Kneeland avoids it well.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kneeland looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Kneeland misses with a two punch combination.
Kneeland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kneeland. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kneeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil throws a right hand that misses
and Kneeland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gentil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kneeland's sensitive parts. #T2#
Kneeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneeland is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Kneeland misses.
Gentil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil misses the jab.
Kneeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kneeland.
Gentil throws a push kick but Kneeland slaps the foot to one side.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil throws a chopping leg kick but Kneeland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gentil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Kneeland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Gentil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Kneeland finds it's target.
Kneeland missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil throws an off balance right hand
and Kneeland counters with a straight right hand.
Kneeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kneeland throws a leg kick
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick and Kneeland moves out of range easily.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Kneeland should have avoided that one.
A big left from Gentil misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kneeland misses the target.
Kneeland throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Gentil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Kneeland off balance momentarily.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneeland moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Kneeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kneeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gentil. Gentil obviously looking to wear him down.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Kneeland's front leg but catches the back leg as Kneeland tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kneeland blocks the low kick.
Kneeland swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kneeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kneeland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kneeland throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
Kneeland catches Gentil with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Kneeland as he checks the leg kick.
Gentil takes a swing at Kneeland's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kneeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kneeland lands a jab to the nose.
Kneeland takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Kneeland cracks Gentil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentil.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kneeland, as that shot connected.
Gentil looks to throw a body kick
and Gentil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kneeland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gentil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kneeland scrambles back to his feet.
Gentil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Kneeland missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Kneeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Kneeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gentil.
A cross from Gentil lands.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Kneeland is out of range.
Kneeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crunch! Gentil slams his shin into Kneeland's torso.
Gentil lands a head kick!
Kneeland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gentil throws a chopping leg kick but Kneeland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kneeland scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Kneeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gentil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gentil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kneeland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gentil.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Kneeland.
A counter left hand to the body from Kneeland misses its target.#T2#
Kneeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gentil. Gentil obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Gentil.
Kneeland slips a jab from Gentil.
Kneeland misses with a looping left.
Gentil tries a quick counter leg kick but Kneeland is wise to it.
Kneeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Gentil off the cage and back into range.
Kneeland scores with a jab to the head.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Gentil lands with a good body shot.
Gentil lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Gentil.
Kneeland misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kneeland loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Gentil flicks out a counter leg kick but Kneeland steps away.
Gentil's corner calls for a 1-2. Gentil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Kneeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneeland checks a low kick from Gentil.
Kneeland slips a straight right by Gentil.
A jab lands there for Kneeland.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneeland misses the target.
Kneeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Gentil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kneeland doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kneeland crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gentil - the referee stops the clock and Kneeland gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gentil. Kneeland manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kneeland wants to clinch but Gentil slips to the side
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Kneeland off balance momentarily.
Gentil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kneeland is looking for a counter combo.
Kneeland swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Kneeland.
Gentil misses with a shot to the body
and Kneeland counters with a three punch combo that has Gentil backing up. Gentil nods at Kneeland to acknowledge the strikes.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneeland moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
Gentil throws a solid leg kick but Kneeland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gentil.
Kneeland cracks Gentil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gentil lands with an uppercut that bounces Kneeland off the cage and back into range.
Gentil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Gentil finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gentil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Kneeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeland misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kneeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gentil's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kneeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kneeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentil circles away quickly and effectively.
Gentil throws out a leg kick but Kneeland moves out of range and Gentil only half commits.
Kneeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kneeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kneeland fails to land with a series of punches.
Gentil lands with a straight right. Kneeland didn't see that one coming.
Kneeland misses with a straight left.
Gentil steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Kneeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeland misses with a double jab
and Gentil counters with a nice leg kick.
Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentil.
An attempted straight right counter from Kneeland misses the target.
Kneeland with a jab.
Gentil throws a poor cross that misses
and Kneeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Gentil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kneeland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gentil counters with a good low kick that Kneeland was not able to check.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body
and Kneeland counters with a straight right hand.
Kneeland missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kneeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
Gentil motions for Kneeland to come forward. Gentil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kneeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentil circles away.
Kneeland feints and then cracks Gentil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gentil down.
Kneeland slips a straight right by Gentil.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kneeland.
Gentil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kneeland in his tracks. #T2#
Gentil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gentil connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil throws a lazy uppercut
and Gentil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gentil connects with a looping right hand.
Gentil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Kneeland.
Decent striking displayed by Kneeland there.
An inside leg kick from Kneeland misses.
Kneeland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Gentil dodges the punch combination from Kneeland. #T3#
Kneeland misses the jab.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneeland.
Kneeland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentil doesn't seem bothered though.
Kneeland scores with a jab.
Kneeland misses with a straight left.
Gentil thumps Kneeland with a low kick.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
Kneeland misses the shot to the body.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kneeland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gentil's hands.
Kneeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil. #T4#
Gentil misses with a hook
enabling Kneeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Gentil only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Kneeland with an uppercut!
Gentil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kneeland counters with a left and a right that stings Gentil.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kneeland blocks a jab.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gentil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gentil.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Skillz Kneeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kneeland backing away here, and Gentil unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

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 Skillz Kneeland.
I think Gentil 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

Paulo Gentil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Kilgore with a jab.
Gentil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilgore. That did some damage!
Kilgore lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gentil takes a step back to recover.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Gentil's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil checks the leg kick.
Kilgore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Gentil throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kilgore avoids it.
Gentil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Gentil.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gentil.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Kilgore thumps Gentil with a low kick.
Gentil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gentil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Gentil avoids it.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Gentil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore with a jab.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentil misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Gentil throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.#T2#
Gentil takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore delivers a nice body kick.
Kilgore tries to work over Gentil's front leg with a kick but Gentil checks it.
Gentil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gentil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gentil had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gentil throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Gentil was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.
Gentil lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentil counters with a body kick.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a body kick that stops Kilgore in his tracks momentarily.
Kilgore avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.#T3#
Kilgore lands a head kick!
Gentil staying out of range there.
Gentil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil scores with a push kick.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil throws a right hand that Kilgore ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilgore also avoids with ease.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Gentil avoids it easily.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to move into range but Gentil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore cracks Gentil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore fakes the leg kick and cracks Gentil in the body. #T4#
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
Gentil jabs at Kilgore's body.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Gentil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gentil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Gentil checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Gentil jumps back.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore cracks Gentil with an open hand slap.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Gentil lands a nice looking body kick.
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore thuds a left hand into Gentil's body.#T1#
Gentil throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Gentil avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a good low kick that Kilgore was not able to check.
Kilgore swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kilgore really felt that one!
Some bone on bone action there as Gentil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilgore throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a right hand that Gentil ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentil also avoids with ease.
Gentil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore just manages to avoid it.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Gentil on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilgore thuds a left hand into Gentil's body.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentil.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore thumps Gentil with a low kick.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilgore lands with a hook. Gentil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentil misses the target.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore shoots in and drives through. Gentil sprawls well.
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Gentil throws out a powerful jab.
Kilgore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and Gentil counters with a solid body kick.
Kilgore throws a front kick aimed at Gentil's knee but Gentil avoids it well.
Kilgore throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Kilgore avoided it.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentil motions for Kilgore to come forward. Gentil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil jabs Kilgore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gentil.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilgore. That did some damage!
Kilgore throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilgore takes a step back to recover.
Good exchange - Gentil coming out on top.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Kilgore backs away, Gentil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Gentil blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore connects with the punch.
Kilgore is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Gentil moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
A left lands for Gentil.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gentil moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil lands with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Gentil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Gentil settles back down.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentil misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Gentil.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Kilgore avoided it.
Gentil thuds a left hand into Kilgore's body.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gentil motions for Kilgore to come forward. Gentil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.
Gentil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gentil blocks the body kick.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gentil tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gentil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gentil at a distance.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Kilgore throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with Gentil's head.
Gentil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kilgore will feel that in the morning.
Gentil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gentil blocks a leg kick.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gentil checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kilgore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Kilgore throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.#T3#
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore cracks Gentil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentil counters with a nice body kick.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kilgore scores with the left hand. Gentil knows he should have avoided that one.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gentil defends it well.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentil appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Kilgore swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gentil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gentil lands with an uppercut that bounces Kilgore off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Kilgore coming out on top.
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentil misses the jab.
Kilgore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Gentil tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Kilgore.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Kilgore avoids it.
Gentil walks into a left hand.
Kilgore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Gentil counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Gentil.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Gentil counters with a left to the body.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tacitus Kilgore.
Well Kilgore 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!

Our winner, Tacitus Kilgore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: FARTMMA 123     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith in the domination position with Gentil hanging on.
Gentil dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gentil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Gentil gets full guard.
Gentil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Gentil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gentil looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gentil has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gentil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith won't allow Gentil to sweep him here.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Gentil has wrist control.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gentil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gentil wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Gentil has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith is in close to Gentil's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gentil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gentil's head.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gentil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gentil pulls Smith in to control the position. #T3#
Gentil looking for a sweep. Not yet Gentil, not yet.
Gentil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith throws a strike but Gentil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gentil's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentil working a defensive guard here.
Gentil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gentil keeps moving. #T4#
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gentil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gentil wants to hit a sweep here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gentil there!
Gentil regains half guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gentil is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentil has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gentil defending well though.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentil but Gentil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith misses with a hook.
A jab from Gentil misses.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Gentil lands a nice looking body kick.
Gentil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gentil avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Gentil is predictable there
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gentil sprawls and moves away.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
Gentil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Gentil stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gentil throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentil but Gentil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Gentil is quick to defend against it.
Gentil tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 scores with a hook.
Gentil throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith goes for a double leg but Gentil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gentil continues to drive forward.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
Gentil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.#T1#
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gentil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gentil looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentil.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Gentil misses with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gentil scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Gentil lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Gentil defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Gentil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gentil there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Gentil cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Gentil thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gentil won't be happy with that. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentil manages to get back to half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gentil is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith works his way into side control.
Gentil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith trying to control the action but Gentil is working from the bottom.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Gentil's head.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gentil 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

Paulo Gentil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: FARTMMA 116     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuchs throws a right and a left that Gentil avoids nicely.
Fuchs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentil circles away quickly and effectively.
Fuchs misses the shot to the body.
Fuchs misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuchs misses with a body shot.
Gentil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fuchs needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Fuchs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gentil is trying to control but can't.
Fuchs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fuchs prevents Gentil from improving his position.
Fuchs works his way into side control. #T1#
Fuchs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuchs working the ground and pound but Gentil is defending the strikes.
Fuchs scoring with punches from side control.
Fuchs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gentil's coaches at Underground Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fuchs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fuchs scores with punches from side control.
Fuchs working the ground and pound but Gentil is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Fuchs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fuchs lands a nice forearm strike.
Gentil is trying to get back to half guard.
Fuchs scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Fuchs tries to score with some ground and pound. Gentil controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Fuchs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fuchs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fuchs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fuchs scoring with punches from side control.
Gentil controls the position for a moment.
Gentil tries to buck Fuchs off but Fuchs is having none of it.
Gentil can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuchs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Fuchs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fuchs wants to control but Gentil is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuchs working his ground and pound in the gym.
An elbow from Fuchs crashes against the mat.
Fuchs in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fuchs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fuchs working the ground and pound from side control.
Fuchs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fuchs wants to control but Gentil is keeping him busy.
Fuchs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fuchs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Fuchs trying to control the action but Gentil is working from the bottom.
Fuchs moves into full mount!
Fuchs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gentil holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fuchs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fuchs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gentil is looking to get to half guard.
Fuchs looking to control but Gentil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fuchs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Fuchs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fuchs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fuchs has his takedown stuffed
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuchs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paulo Gentil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Fuchs.#TD2#
Fuchs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fuchs trying to control but Gentil is working from the bottom.
Gentil pulls Fuchs in close to his closed guard and prevents Fuchs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gentil continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuchs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Gentil 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.
Gentil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuchs.
Gentil wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fuchs is now in half guard.
Fuchs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gentil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gentil.
Gentil looking for a sweep. Not yet Gentil, not yet.
Gentil is adopting a defensive guard.
Fuchs wants to control from the top but Gentil keeps moving. #T2#
Gentil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuchs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gentil is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuchs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fuchs connects with a nice short shot to Gentil's temple.
Gentil is staying active underneath Fuchs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gentil holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fuchs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gentil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuchs. #T3#
Fuchs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gentil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fuchs wants to take a breather but Gentil is having none of it.
Fuchs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gentil gets back to full guard.
Fuchs throws a big right hand that misses.
Gentil keeping full guard, as Fuchs tries to pass.
Fuchs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuchs preventing the sweep.
Fuchs looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fuchs throws a series of punches but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fuchs misses with a hook.#T4#
Fuchs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentil but Gentil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentil scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fuchs shoots in but Gentil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gentil wants it to stay on the feet.
Chase Fuchs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuchs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fuchs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gentil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuchs throws a right and a left that Gentil avoids nicely.
Fuchs moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuchs dives in for a single leg takedown but Gentil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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#
Fuchs misses with a takedown attempt
and Gentil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentil leaves Fuchs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentil but Gentil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paulo Gentil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Fuchs.
Nice takedown defense from Gentil. No joy for Fuchs on that attempt.
Fuchs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil stuffs the takedown.
Fuchs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gentil's waist but Gentil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuchs off to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil lands an overhand right.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Fuchs.
Gentil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gentil wants it to stay on the feet.
Fuchs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gentil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuchs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crunch! Gentil slams his shin into Fuchs's torso.
Gentil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gentil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Fuchs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gentil lands a high kick!
Gentil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuchss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuchs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fuchs dives in and grabs Gentil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gentil pushes down on Fuchs's head and hops out.
Gentil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuchs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuchs walks into a stiff left hand from Gentil.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Gentil with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Fuchs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Gentil lands but Fuchs takes it in his stride. #ROC#Fuchs is rocked!
Fuchs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fuchs walks into a straight right hand from Gentil.
Crunch! Gentil slams his shin into Fuchs's torso.
Fuchs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fuchs tries for a takedown but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Chase Fuchs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuchs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fuchs is still on wobbly legs! Can Gentil finish him?
Fuchs shoots in and drives through. Gentil sprawls well.
Fuchs seems to have recovered his senses.
Gentil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Fuchs shoots in looking for a takedown. Gentil tries to sprawl out of it but Fuchs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gentil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Fuchs misses with a takedown attempt
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuchs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gentil. Gentil obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuchs misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Fuchs shoots in looking for a takedown. Gentil tries to sprawl out of it but Fuchs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gentil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gentil throws a head kick that Fuchs semi-blocks.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuchs dives in for a single leg takedown but Gentil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gentil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gentil scores with a hook.
Fuchs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gentil counter with a right hand. #T4#
Gentil lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil keeps Fuchs at a distance using the push kick.
Fuchs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gentil.
Gentil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuchs fails with a takedown attempt.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Gentil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gentil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuchs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gentil sprawls well. Gentil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuchs gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gentil 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

Paulo Gentil thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: FARTMMA 109     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentil connects with a crisp jab.
Gentil blocks a jab.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Krawlee attempts a counter takedown but Gentil avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Krawlee.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses.
Krawlee shoots for a double leg takedown but Gentil sprawls well. He's pushed Krawlee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gentil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krawlee moves out of range as Gentil strikes.
Krawlee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gentil with a nice calf kick.
Gentil digs a good hook to Krawlee's body.
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!
Krawlee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gentil counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krawlee's knee momentarily.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Krawlee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
Krawlee tries for a takedown but Gentil circles away easily
and Gentil counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kree P Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Krawlee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gentil is trying to defend but Krawlee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gentil is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gentil defends it well.
Krawlee wants to pass to mount but Gentil is defending the position.
Gentil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krawlee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krawlee works his way into full mount!
Gentil tries to reverse the position but Krawlee maintains control.#SUB#
Krawlee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gentil has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gentil!
Krawlee is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rickys House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Krawlee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gentil defends it easily.
Gentil stopping the sweep attempt from Krawlee.
Gentil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krawlee 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.
Gentil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krawlee wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Krawlee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gentil defends it easily.
Gentil won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Krawlee is looking to sweep but instead, Gentil has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentil seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krawlee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gentil's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gentil's back!#SUB#
Gentil fending off the submission attempt from Krawlee.
Krawlee lands a shot to the body. #T4#
Gentil looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Krawlee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Krawlee avoiding Gentil 's attempts to control his hands.
Gentil 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.#SUB#
Krawlee is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Gentil taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Krawlee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kree P Krawlee!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kree P Krawlee made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: FARTMMA 103     
Date:   Jun 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Top throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Top doesn't seem phased though.
Gentil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Top sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gentil throws a low kick but Top avoids it.
Gentil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Top throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Gentil to counter with a crisp jab.
Gentil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Top pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Top on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Top manages to avoid it.
Gentil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Top.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Top takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Top checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Top as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Gentil tenderised Top's leg. Top is trying to keep his angry face on.
Top tries to clinch but Gentil is having none of it.
Gentil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Top was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Top lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
Gentil throws the left hand but Top avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentil.
Top throws a head kick but Gentil moves out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Top displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
Gentil has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Top moves away.
Top throws a shot to the body.
Gentil moves out of range as Top throws a body kick.
Gentil moves out of range as Top throws a body kick.
Gentil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Top momentarily.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Top.
Top throws a chopping leg kick but Gentil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gentil throws a body kick that misses.
Top looks for the body kick but Gentil saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gentil! But no joy.
Gentil scores with a nice head shot.
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Top is out of range.
Top lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Top jabs Gentil to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Top throws a big shot that misses.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Top looks to land a body kick but Gentil moved away.
Gentil lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Top throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil lands the left hand.
Top throws a wild body kick that Gentil sees coming a mile off.
Top works Gentil's body with a nice hook.
Top darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gentil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gentil.
Gentil misses with a body shot
and Top counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
A good leg kick by Top.
Top's corner calls for a 1-2. Top obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Gentil misses.
Gentil throws out a powerful jab.
Gentil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Top on the side of the head.
Gentil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Top.
A slow jab from Top misses its intended target.
Top moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Top thows a left - swing and a miss!
Top throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gentil lands a jab to the head.
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Top.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Top manages to avoid it.
Gentil throws a poor cross that misses
and Top counters with a nice body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Top might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gentil digs a good hook to Top's body.
Top swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil takes a swing at Top's ribcage but misses.
Top throws a head kick that half lands.
Gentil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Top throws a leg kick which misses Gentil's front leg but catches the back leg as Gentil tries to avoid it.
Gentil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil checks a low kick from Top.
Gentil wants to slow Top down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Top throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gentil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Top clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gentil.
The referee calls for Gentil to work.
Gentil can't find room to land a body shot as Top controls the action.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Top uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil blocks an elbow strike.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Top tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Top is trying to pull guard but Gentil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Top controls his hands.
Top is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gentil to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thip Top. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentil blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Gentil gets through Top's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gentil takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Top is trying to pull guard but Gentil has him pressed against the cage.
Gentil stalling in the clinch but Top improves position.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Top avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Top blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Top blocking some punches.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Top controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gentil as Top tries to tie him up.
Top misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Gentil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Top on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Gentil scores with a kick to the body.
Top looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Top avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Top connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentil. Gentil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Top tries to clinch but Gentil moves away
and Gentil counters with a leg kick.
Top tries to clinch
and Gentil counters with a straight right hand.
Top tries to clinch but Gentil moves out of range.
Top has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Top uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentil.
Top connects with a right hand. Gentil shakes it off.
Top displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
Gentil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Top uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Top moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick. #T4#
Top displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
Gentil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Top is looking to counter punch.
Top throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body
and Top cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Top has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gentil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Top.
Top steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Gentil takes a swing at Top's ribcage but misses.
Top throwing a counter right hand but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Gentil lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick and Top moves out of range easily.
Top lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gentil throws a nice looking combination but Top bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Top throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Top's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Top counters with a straight right hand.
Top will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gentil connects with a nice looking jab.
Gentil lands with a shot to the body.
Top checks a low kick from Gentil.
Top fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentil is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Top throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gentil.
Gentil avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Top moves into the clinch successfully.
Top trying to control the position but instead, Gentil has worked for underhooks and has pushed Top into the cage.
Top creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Top tries to pull guard but Gentil forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Top gets control of Gentil's arms and successfully pulls guard. Top will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Top had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gentil defends it easily.
Gentil stays in close to Top's body and controls the position.
Top not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gentil sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Top looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gentil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gentil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Top. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Let's hope that Gentil has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Top looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gentil puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gentil slows the pace down in half guard.
Top tries to roll over but Gentil keeps him under control.
Gentil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Top is pressing down on Gentil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gentil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Top is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Gentil postures up.
Top is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gentil is looking to control Top's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gentil avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Top is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gentil still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gentil has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Top manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gentil's best efforts.
Top is looking to improve his position.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Top regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Top looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gentil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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 Thip Top.
I think Gentil 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

During a confident post fight interview, Paulo Gentil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: FARTMMA 99     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Irrawaddy misses.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy with a hook.
Gentil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gentil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrawaddy throws a combination that misses
enabling Gentil to counter with a crisp jab.
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Gentil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irrawaddy connects with the punch.
Irrawaddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Irrawaddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Gentil there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gentil cracks Irrawaddy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Gentil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil lands a right hook to the body.
Gentil throws a nice looking combination but Irrawaddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irrawaddy throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Gentil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Irrawaddy just manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Irrawaddy lands.
Gentil throws a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab to the body
and Gentil counters with a nice leg kick.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irrawaddy.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Gentil's defenses.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the head.
Gentil's corner calls for a 1-2. Gentil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves 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!
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy takes one on the button.
Irrawaddy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
and Gentil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentil throws a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Gentil takes one on the button.
Irrawaddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irrawaddy jabs at Gentil's body.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil throws a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Irrawaddy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Irrawaddy off balance momentarily.
A combination from Irrawaddy does no damage.
Irrawaddy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
and Gentil counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Gentil.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentil.
Gentil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gentil throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irrawaddy on the side of the head.
Irrawaddy lands an overhand right.
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Gentil chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good work by Irrawaddy as he checks the leg kick.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil scores with a nice head shot.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Irrawaddy scores with the left hand. Gentil knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
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.


Irrawaddy connects with a body shot that sends Gentil's belly button to the back.
Irrawaddy throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Gentil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irrawaddy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
Gentil scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Irrawaddy lands with a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Irrawaddy finds it's way through Gentil's defenses.
Nice jab there from Irrawaddy.
Gentil throws the left hand but Irrawaddy avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Gentil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gentil connects with a nice looking jab.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Irrawaddy moved away.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentil throws a poor cross that misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Irrawaddy throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irrawaddy jabs Gentil right on the nose. Gentil blinks but takes it well.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Gentil.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Gentil.
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irrawaddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gentil with a body shot.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Gentil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Gentil. That snapped Irrawaddy's head back.
Irrawaddy moves forwards but Gentil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Irrawaddy blocks the low kick.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irrawaddy. That did some damage!
Irrawaddy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irrawaddy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gentil's head.
Irrawaddy lands a lovely overhand right.
Irrawaddy throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil tries a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Irrawaddy misses with a left hand
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentil cracks the inside of Irrawaddy's front leg.
Irrawaddy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Irrawaddy throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irrawaddy blocks a head kick by Gentil.
Gentil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gentil there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gentil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
As Irrawaddy backs away, Gentil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Irrawaddy blocks the low kick.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy cracks Gentil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil throws a head kick but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil lands with a nice body punch.
Irrawaddy cracks Gentil with a good jab.
Irrawaddy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gentil tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Irrawaddy.
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentil doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Gentil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gentil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!


Irrawaddy checks a leg kick.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irrawaddy connects with a jab.
Gentil misses with a low kick as Irrawaddy jumps back.
Gentil lands with a kick to the temple. Irrawaddy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Irrawaddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Irrawaddy's front leg but catches the back leg as Irrawaddy tries to avoid it.
Gentil scores with a hook to the body. Irrawaddy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
A jab from Irrawaddy misses.
Gentil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
and Gentil counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Irrawaddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Gentil throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Irrawaddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentil to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Gentil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Irrawaddy down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irrawaddy. That did some damage!
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Irrawaddy moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
Gentil delivers a nice body kick.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy lands with a hook. Gentil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Irrawaddy lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gentil misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Gentil catches Irrawaddy right on the button with a cross.
Irrawaddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irrawaddy on the side of the head.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gentil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Irrawaddy will feel that in the morning.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Irrawaddy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy misses the jab.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Irrawaddy coming out on top.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Irrawaddy connects with a single shot there.
Irrawaddy swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentil 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

Paulo Gentil thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: FARTMMA 94: Pandemic     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Trecozze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gentil tries to avoid it but Trecozze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gentil to the ground. Gentil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gentil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Trecozze down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trecozze is defended easily by Gentil.
Trecozze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Trecozze shoots for a takedown but Gentil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gentil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Trecozze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trecozze with a poor takedown
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Trecozze down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trecozze throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
Trecozze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trecozze misses with a left hand
and Gentil counters with a good, hard body kick but Trecozze shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Gentil blocks the low kick.
Gino Trecozze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trecozze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Gentil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trecozze has his takedown stuffed
and Gentil counters with a left to the body.
Trecozze is breathing heavily.
Trecozze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trecozze fails with the takedown
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Trecozze is rocked!
Gentil has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gentil stuns Trecozze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trecozze throws a head kick that misses.
Gentil weaves into range and cracks Trecozze right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Trecozze goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gentil is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Gentil!
Paulo Gentil spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Gino Trecozze had this to say: 'And so I've lost. It sucks but that's what happened. I promise I'll back, stronger than ever! '.

 

Event: FARTMMA 86     
Date:   Feb 28, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Tverdovskiy moves into range and clinches up with Gentil.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
A nice left hand lands by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentil blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gentil.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gentil avoids the elbow strike from Tverdovskiy, against the cage. #T1#
Tverdovskiy is pushing Gentil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gentil manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gentil seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tverdovskiy can turn it around.
Tverdovskiy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy taking a breather.
Gentil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil dodges an elbow strike from Tverdovskiy.
Gentil is trying to stall.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tverdovskiy.
Gentil is working Tverdovskiy over against the cage.
Tverdovskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but it misses.
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gentil's defenses.
Tverdovskiy controlling the action here for a moment.
Gentil tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Tverdovskiy being controlled against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Tverdovskiy taking a breather.
Tverdovskiy slowing the pace effectively.
Tverdovskiy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tverdovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Tverdovskiy misses with an elbow strike.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentil or not.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gentil tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Tverdovskiy stalling the fight.
Gentil lands a shot to the body.
Gentil scores with a shoulder strike.
Tverdovskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Gentil.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil stalls.
Gentil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but it misses.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy stalling against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Gentil has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gentil thumps Tverdovskiy with a low kick.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Gentil misses with a hook
and Tverdovskiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
Gentil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tverdovskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tverdovskiy cracks Gentil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gentil walks into a jab.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tverdovskiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!#CL#
Gentil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gentil takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tverdovskiy. #T1#
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Tverdovskiy back against the cage.
Gentil has Tverdovskiy pressed against the cage.
Gentil takes an elbow to the temple.
Gentil stalling in the clinch but Tverdovskiy improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Tverdovskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy is trying to stall.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tverdovskiy backwards.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tverdovskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Gentil looking to slow down the pace here.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentil stalling in the clinch but Tverdovskiy improves position.
Gentil is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gentil - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tverdovskiy lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tverdovskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tverdovskiy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gentil tries a body shot but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tverdovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Gentil 's eye. #T3#
Gentil stalling.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil blocks an elbow strike from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Gentil 's eye.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Gentil 's eye.
Gentil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Tverdovskiy stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
Tverdovskiy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Gentil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil trying to control the position but instead, Tverdovskiy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gentil into the cage.
Gentil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tverdovskiy.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Gentil slowing the pace effectively.
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gentil avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gentil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Tverdovskiy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
Gentil lands a head shot.
That kick from Gentil tenderised Tverdovskiy's leg. Tverdovskiy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gentil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tverdovskiy under the eye.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tverdovskiy tries a low kick but Gentil avoids it.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Tverdovskiy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that half lands.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Tverdovskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Tverdovskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tverdovskiy dips to his left and cracks Gentil with an uppercut!
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Gentil moves out of range easily.
Gentil blocks the body kick.
Tverdovskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil lands a slapping body shot.
Gentil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tverdovskiy at a distance.
Tverdovskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentil. Gentil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gentil moves out of range of the leg kick from Tverdovskiy.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil is looking to counter punch.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Gentil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gentil thumps Tverdovskiy with a low kick.
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy. #CL2#
Gentil tries to keep at a distance but Tverdovskiy has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A short right from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but it misses.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy tries to stall but Gentil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow that misses.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Tverdovskiy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tverdovskiy.
Gentil takes a shot to the head.
Gentil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gentil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Tverdovskiy misses with an elbow over the top.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook that snaps the head of Gentil backwards.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil digs a right hand underneath Tverdovskiy's ribcage. Tverdovskiy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gentil tries a body shot but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Gentil pushes Tverdovskiy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Gentil's ribcage. Gentil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
Tverdovskiy misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Tverdovskiy.
A right hand to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy working aggressively here.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but it misses.
Gentil tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulo Gentil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tverdovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Gentil controls the action.
Gentil has Tverdovskiy pushed against the cage.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tverdovskiy looking to stall.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil works on Tverdovskiy's body with a couple of short punches.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentil or not.
A short body shot lands from Gentil as the two fighters clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tverdovskiy 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!

During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Tverdovskiy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: FARTMMA 79     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
Gentil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gomez dives in and grabs Gentil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gentil pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Gentil throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gomez's head.
Gentil takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Gentil defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Gomez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gentil swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gomez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gentil is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gomez, into his guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Gomez wriggles free and stands up.
Gentil thumps Gomez with a low kick.
Gentil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown. Gentil tries to sprawl out of it but Gomez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gentil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez goes for a double leg but Gentil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gentil continues to drive forward.
Paulo Gentil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torry Gomez.
Gentil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Gentil as Gomez shoots in.
Gentil checks a low kick from Gomez.
Gentil works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Gentil lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Gomez misses with a leg kick
enabling Gentil to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Gomez is rocked!#KD#
Gentil lands a big right hand that sends Gomez crashing to the mat! Gentil stays standing though and waves Gomez back to his feet!
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gentil finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Gentil.
Gomez looks winded!
Gentil fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gomez to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gomez looks to clinch but Gentil throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gomez taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paulo Gentil!
In his post fight interview, Paulo Gentil started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Torry Gomez was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank GOD for everything. To the fans im sorry guys I may not make it tonight but I'm not going anywhere to my opponent man it's an HONOR to share the octagon with you. Thank you . #FARTMMA THANK YOU. Ill be back better next time'.

 

Event: FARTMMA 75: The Comeback     
Date:   Dec 15, 2019
#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #CUT2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

 

Event: FARTMMA 69: Dia de los Muertos     
Date:   Nov 01, 2019
#R1#
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gentil, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gentil.
Finch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Gentil.
Finch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentil trying to control the position but instead, Finch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gentil into the cage.
Gentil keeps control of Finch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Gentil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Gentil.
Gentil is pushing Finch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Gentil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finch up against the cage.
Come on Gentil - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Finch lands with a right to the head.
Finch looking to slow down the pace here.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Finch just leaning against Gentil, taking a breather.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Gentil blocks a body shot from Finch.
Finch tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Gentil.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.
A short right from Finch.
Finch misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Gentil's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gentil is pushing Finch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finch tries to land knees in the clinch but Gentil avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Finch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gentil taking a breather. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Finch gets a clinch.
Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gentil stalls.
Finch misses with an elbow strike.
Finch takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finch up against the cage.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.
Still in the clinch, Finch scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Gentil.
Gentil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finch tries a body shot but Gentil blocks it.
Finch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
Finch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gentil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gentil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Finch controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Finch.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.#CL#
Gentil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Finch, pushing him back against the cage.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Gentil is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finch as Gentil tries to tie him up. #T4#
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Gentil throws a front kick that sends Finch stumbling back into the cage.
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 throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Finch misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Gentil's knee but Gentil avoids it well. #CL2#
Finch has Gentil up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
A shot in the inside from Finch.
Gentil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finch.
Gentil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Finch misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gentil misses its target.
Gentil swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Finch forces Gentil back against the cage and clinches.
Finch tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Gentil.
Finch blocks an uppercut.
Gentil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gentil is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil lands an uppercut.
Gentil lands with a right to the head.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Paulo Gentil has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gentil keeps control of Finch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Finch scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head. #BC2#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy body kick from Finch
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finch. That did some damage!
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentil.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Gentil on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Finch closes the distance and pushes Gentil back into the cage.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gentil. #T2#
Finch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
Finch is looking to control Gentil's arms but Gentil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finch has his back to the cage.
Finch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finch wants to get back to striking at distance but Gentil won't allow it.
Finch looking to slow down the pace here.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Finch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gentil backwards.
Gentil lands with a right to the head.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Gentil lands with a right to the head.
Finch tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Finch back against the cage.
Gentil lands with a left to the head.
Gentil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Finch.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
Gentil is struggling to control the position.
Gentil lands a left hand.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil digs a right hand into Finch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finch's gas tank.
Finch misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil lands a shot to the body.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Gentil.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Gentil lands with a left to the head.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Finch's head.
Gentil stalls.
Finch wants to get back to striking at distance but Gentil won't allow it.
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Finch working aggressively here.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Gentil is blocking nicely.
Finch taking a breather.
Finch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Gentil.
Finch is breathing heavily.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.
Gentil's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gentil lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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##CL2#
Finch forces Gentil back against the cage and clinches.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gentil controlling the action here for a moment.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Finch's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Finch wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finch presses Gentil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gentil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Finch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finch takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from Gentil.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Finch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Finch.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Finch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil working aggressively here.
Gentil has Finch pressed against the cage, preventing Finch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finch just leaning against Gentil, taking a breather.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gentil.
Finch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gentils head.
Gentil trying to control the position but instead, Finch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gentil into the cage.
Finch slows down the pace here. #T2#
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Gentil stalling in the clinch.
Gentil works on Finch's body with a couple of short punches.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
Finch wants to stall.
Gentil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gentil pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Gentil controlling the action here for a moment.
Gentil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil blocking some punches.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Gentil's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Gentil on the inside.
Gentil tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
Gentil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentil is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Finch takes a shot to the head. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gentil dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil just leaning against Finch, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gentil takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paulo Gentil.
Gentil throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Finch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Finch darts in and clinches Gentil up against the cage.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gentil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Finch can't break the clinch.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentil 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!

Paulo Gentil decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: FARTMMA 63     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Blyad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blyad throws a big elbow that misses.
Blyad throws an elbow that misses. Gentil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blyad's guard. Nice move by Gentil!#REVR#
Blyad looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gentil has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Blyad to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gentil is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Blyad pulls down on the head and he's put Gentil to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ay Blyad!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 07, 2019
#R1#
Hopper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hopper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gentil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Hopper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hopper is in close to Gentil's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hopper works over Gentil with some ground and pound from guard.
Hopper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hopper scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopper lands a couple of elbows.
Hopper stands up over Gentil, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hopper is looking to work some ground and pound but Gentil has wrist control.
Hopper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hopper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Hopper is working Gentil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gentil's head.
Hopper is standing up over Gentil. Gentil looks to escape but Hopper dives into side control.
Gentil takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gentil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hopper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hopper working the head with strikes.
Gentil takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gentil parries the strikes from Hopper easily there. Hopper is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gentil to escape.
Hopper lands some shots froms side control.
Hopper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopper scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gentil to see if he's OK.#ROC#
Gentil is rocked!
Hopper scores with punches from side control.
Gentil is still in real trouble! Can Hopper finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopper in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gentil looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hopper turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garland Hopper!

 

 
 
 
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