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Event:
WCF WNF 30: Road vs Feet
Date: Dec 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Gentry has his takedown stuffed
and Gentry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jeshwua Gentry has been cut.
Hands circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
Gentry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentry has his takedown stuffed
and Hands counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fish Hands!
A very excited looking Fish Hands 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. |
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Event:
WCF 43: Garcia vs Road
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drouin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Gentry dives in and scores a takedown into Drouin's guard.
Our spies down at at Finch Gym inform us that Drouin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gentry tries to free his leg and advance position but Drouin is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drouin looking for a triangle here. Gentry is fighting it but it looks tight! Drouin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gentry is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alfred Drouin! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 18: Archer vs Garcia
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Gentry looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Gentry drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Gentry looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to keep Gentry in close.
#SUB2#
Gentry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gentry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gentry from controlling successfully.
Gentry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Gentry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gentry on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gentry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Gentry.
#T1#
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Gentry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gentry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gentry is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gentry to get the leverage.
Jones is trying to stand.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is not content to let Gentry control the position.#SUB2#
Gentry seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones pushes Gentry off looking to stand but Gentry dives back in and keeps control.
Gentry is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Gentry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to stand up but Gentry is controlling him.
Gentry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Gentry trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jones has his hands on Gentry's head, controlling the position.
Gentry trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gentry slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gentry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones controlling the position well.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is not content to let Gentry control the position.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Gentry is trying for a kimura here. Jones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gentry wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeshwua Gentry!
An out of breath Jeshwua Gentry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF 32: Dirk vs Deertay
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gentry fails with the takedown
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Jeshwua Gentry has been cut.
Gentry thows a leg kick but Hands checks it
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
Gentry fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeshwua Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry wants to clinch.
Gentry misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Hands counters with a nice right hand that sends Gentry toppling to the canvas! Gentry scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hands finish him?!#T1#
Hands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hands appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gentry shoots in for a double leg but Hands sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hands is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gentry with a body shot.
Hands stuffs the takedown attempt from Gentry. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Hands appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gentry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gentry misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Gentry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hands counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Jeshwua Gentry's cut is getting worse.#T2##TD#
Gentry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hands won't allow Gentry to pass to mount.
Hands is looking to control Gentry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hands avoid being mounted?
Hands is trying is best to control the position here.
Gentry controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gentry is working for a kimura but Hands is defending it quite comfortably.
Hands is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gentry tries to pass to full mount but Hands defends it. #T3#
Gentry stops Hands from getting back to his feet.
Gentry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hands knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hands holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hands is looking to improve his position.
Hands won't allow Gentry to pass to mount.
Gentry uses his free foot to push down on Hands's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hands.
Hands is desperately trying to improve his position but Gentry has a good base and remains in mount.
Hands has given up his back here. Will Gentry look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Gentry working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Gentry looking to break Hands's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hands remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gentry will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hands rolls, trying to escape but Gentry keeps control of the position.
Hands really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gentry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Gentry not allowing Hands to control his hands.
Hands tries to roll but Gentry sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Gentry looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gentry is looking for the choke from the back position but Hands is controlling his hands well.
Gentry is hanging on to Hands's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Gentry looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Hands defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gentry's arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gentry is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Gentry working for the choke.
Gentry wants to control but Hands is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fish Hands will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeshwua Gentry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gentry doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Hands counters with a crisp one two that drops Gentry! Hands thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gentry to his feet! Gentry is in big trouble!
Gentry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hands counters with a left to the body.
Gentry tries for a takedown but Hands circles away easily#KD2#
and Hands counters with a nice right hand that sends Gentry toppling to the canvas! Gentry scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hands finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeshwua Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hands counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jeshwua Gentry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry misses with a takedown
and Hands counters with a huge left! Gentry is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hands isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gentry from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hands!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fish Hands!
Fish Hands decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 4
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Snow drops Gentry with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gentry looks back up at him and smiles so Snow waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Jeshwua Gentry has been cut.#KD#
Snow cracks Gentry with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gentry looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Snow finish him?
#ROC#Gentry is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Gentry misses. #KD#
Snow feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gentry sprawling to the canvas! Gentry rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Snow finish him?!
Gentry is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Jeshwua Gentry's cut even more.
Snow weaves into range and cracks Gentry right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Gentry goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Snow is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Snow!
Brian Snow managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 1
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson is looking to clinch.
Gentry attempts a counter takedown but Karlson avoids it well and moves away.
Gentry jabs at Karlson's body.
Karlson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gentry tries to avoid it but Karlson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gentry to the ground. Gentry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gentry circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Gentry dives in and scores a takedown into Karlson's guard.
Karlson wants to sweep here but Gentry controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Karlson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gentry defends it easily.#SU#
Gentry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Karlson, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Karlson slips the punch.
Karlson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karlson there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Gentry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karlson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gentry is in Karlson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SU#
Gentry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Gentry looking to score a takedown here. Karlson is defending well but Gentry drives through and ends up in Karlson's guard.
Gentry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gentry preventing the sweep.
Gentry content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Karlson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gentry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gentry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Gentry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Karlson blocks a head kick by Gentry.
#TD#
Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karlson!
Karlson being controlled for a moment. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Karlson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gentry is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Karlson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Karlson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gentry controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gentry avoids the attempt from Karlson to control.
Gentry looking to finish Karlson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Karlson!
Gentry content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeshwua Gentry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gentry looks to land a left hand but Karlson moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Jab from Gentry.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Iii Karlson has been cut.
Karlson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Jeshwua Gentry has been cut.#CL2#
Karlson clinches up against the cage.
Karlson trying to stall but Gentry improves his position.
#TD#
Gentry gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gentry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gentry is thwarting Karlson's attempts to control the position.
Gentry slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Karlson is looking for a sweep. Gentry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Gentry stands up and beckons Karlson to join him on the feet.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlson can do to turn this around?
Gentry throws a series of punches but Karlson moves out of range.
Gentry throws a sloppy head kick and Karlson moves out of range easily.
Karlson walks into a left hand.
Karlson wants to clinch.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Karlson has closed the distance and engaged Gentry in a clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gentry tries to clinch but Karlson is having none of it.
Karlson fails with the takedown.
Gentry tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karlson manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Gentry gets tackled into the cage by Karlson. Karlson maintains the clinch.
Karlson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gentry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karlson effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Gentry manages to pull guard.
Gentry trying to control the position here.
Karlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gentry keeping moving, preventing Karlson from controlling successfully.
Karlson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karlson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gentry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gentry holds on and takes a little breather.
Karlson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karlson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnus Iii Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gentry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gentry keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlson moves out of range as Gentry throws a body kick.
Gentry throws out a powerful jab.
Gentry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karlson on the side of the head.
It looks like Gentry has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gentry connects with a body shot that sends Karlson's belly button to the back.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeshwua Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Iii Karlson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Gentry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karlson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeshwua Gentry dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Gentry is looking to score with low kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karlson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gentry, which made it look bad.
Karlson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD#
Gentry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karlson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gentry is in Karlson's guard.
Gentry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlson is keeping the position for now.
Karlson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gentry slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry is taking a breather. Karlson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jeshwua Gentry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Gentry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karlson for as long as he can get away with.
Gentry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU#
Gentry decides to return to a standing position.
Karlson moves away from the strike by Gentry.
Gentry misses with a takedown attempt - Karlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gentry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlson checks it well.
Gentry tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentry slaps away a takedown attempt from Karlson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Gentry misses with a hook. Karlson ducked under it nicely.
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeshwua Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Iii Karlson.
Gentry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlson.
Gentry is looking to counter the offense by Karlson and move into the clinch.
Karlson is looking to clinch but Gentry is avoiding it.
Gentry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gentry wants it to stay on the feet.
Karlson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Gentry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karlson on his heels. He'll look to pass Karlson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gentry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Karlson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Gentry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gentry happy to just control the position for now.
Karlson tries to bench press Gentry off him but Gentry keeps the position.
Karlson is being controlled here.
Gentry has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gentry controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Jeshwua Gentry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlson is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Gentry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gentry is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gentry controlling his opponent.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gentry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeshwua Gentry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gentry, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeshwua Gentry!
An out of breath Jeshwua Gentry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Conquest XIV:Mentally v Cressb
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Salamanca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salamanca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gentry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gentry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salamanca. #TD#
Gentry drives through with a takedown into Salamanca's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gentry controlling from the top position.
Gentry pushes down on Salamanca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Salamanca gets full guard.
Gentry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Salamanca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gentry is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Gentry pushes down on Salamanca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Gentry gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Gentry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salamanca manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Gentry stands and steps away. Salamanca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gentry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Salamanca is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salamanca is defended easily by Gentry.#TD#
Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salamanca!#SU#
Gentry stands up and beckons Salamanca to his feet. #T2##TD#
Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salamanca!
Gentry is staying tight to Salamanca's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Salamanca's face as Gentry controls the position. #SU#
Gentry stands up and beckons Salamanca to his feet. #TD#
Salamanca tries to sprawl but Gentry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gentry is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB2#
Salamanca looking for submissions off his back.
Salamanca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gentry not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gentry is trying to work for a kimura but Salamanca is defending well.
Well, if Gentry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Gentry stands up from half guard. #TD#
Gentry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salamanca to the mat! Salamanca manages to get full guard. #SU#
Gentry gets to his feet - Salamanca follows without any prompting.
Salamanca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gentry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gentry throws a big counter combination but Salamanca scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Salamanca gets caught flat footed, as Gentry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salamanca trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Gentry gets to his feet. Salamanca looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Salamanca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jeshwua Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Salamanca.
Salamanca looks winded!
Salamanca tries to clinch but Gentry is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeshwua Gentry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salamanca!
Salamanca is trying to escape the position but Gentry is controlling the position.
Salamanca tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Salamanca is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Gentry has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've been told by Gentry's head coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gentry throws a sloppy head kick and Salamanca moves out of range easily.
Gentry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salamanca is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Gentry looking to score a takedown here. Salamanca is defending well but Gentry drives through and ends up in Salamanca's guard.
Gentry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Salamanca is working an open guard so Gentry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gentry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salamanca. #T1##TD#
Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salamanca!
Gentry working the head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salamanca can do to turn this around?
Gentry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Gentry stands up.
Gentry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salamanca is breathing heavily.
Salamanca fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeshwua Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Salamanca.#TD#
Gentry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salamanca manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Gentry showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Gentry stands and steps away. Salamanca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Salamanca tries to sprawl but Gentry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gentry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gentry.#T3##SU#
Gentry stands up out of the half guard.
Salamanca tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Gentry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salamanca did well to prevent Gentry getting side control.
Gentry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Gentry postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Salamanca to stand up. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gentry.
Salamanca striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Gentry stands up. #CL#
Gentry rushes Salamanca and presses him up against the cage.
Gentry controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Gentry tightens his grip and picks Salamanca up, before dumping him to the ground. Salamanca manages to land in guard. #SU#
Gentry stands and steps away. Salamanca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gentry scores with a jab. Salamanca acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gentry thuds a left hand into Salamanca's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salamanca tries to clinch up.
Salamanca misses with a takedown attempt
and Gentry counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Gentry darts in and clinches Salamanca up against the cage.#TD#
Gentry has Salamanca pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gentry pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Salamanca tumbling to the mat - Gentry dives into Salamanca's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeshwua Gentry dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gentry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gentry controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Salamanca looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Salamanca looking for submissions off his back.
Gentry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gentry controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Salamanca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salamanca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gentry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SU#
Gentry decides to stand up.
Gentry feints a jab promting Salamanca to slip. Gentry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Salamanca slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Salamanca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Gentry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salamanca's half guard.
Gentry controlling the action here.
Gentry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salamanca for as long as he can get away with.
Gentry blocks the strikes from Salamanca.
Gentry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Salamanca with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2##SUB2#
Salamanca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Gentry stands up out of the half guard.
Gentry scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salamanca!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry takes a little break here. Salamanca wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU#
Gentry has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Salamanca gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gentry to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Gentry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##TD#
Gentry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Gentry decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gentry connects with a high kick. #TD#
Gentry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Gentry decides to stand and escape the position.
Jeshwua Gentry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Gentry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salamanca manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gentry is pushing down on Salamanca's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salamanca is fighting to maintain full guard but Gentry has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Salamanca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gentry sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Jeshwua Gentry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Gentry stands up from half guard. #TD#
Gentry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salamanca quickly recovers to half guard.
Salamanca missing with punches from the bottom.
Gentry slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hector Salamanca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gentry continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeshwua Gentry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeshwua Gentry!
Jeshwua Gentry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
APEX 5
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Gentry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeshwua Gentry has been cut.#KD#
Gentry drops Becker with a left right combo! Gentry follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#
It looks like Brian Becker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becker is trying to improve his position.
Gentry taking a breather here.
Gentry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Becker!
Becker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gentry.
Gentry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Gentry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gentry controlling his opponent.
Gentry trying to control but Becker is having none of it.
Becker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gentry content just to control the position here.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Becker blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry avoids the attempt from Becker to control.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gentry trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Gentry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gentry's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gentry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Becker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gentry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeshwua Gentry dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gentry shoots for a takedown but Becker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Becker!
Gentry trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry staying calm.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Gentry controls the position.
Gentry wants to control but Becker is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gentry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Becker, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gentry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gentry controls the position.
Gentry throws a strike aimed at the side of Becker's head but Becker avoids it well.
Gentry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gentry trying to control the position but Becker is working away.
You can see the frustration on Becker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gentry throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker works Gentry's body with a nice hook.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Becker sprawls well. Becker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeshwua Gentry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry misses with a wild combination.
Becker dips to his left and cracks Gentry with an uppercut!
Gentry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Becker throws a series of punches but Gentry moves out of range.
Becker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeshwua Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gentry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Becker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gentry somewhat.
Nice shot lands for Becker.
Gentry throws out a loose jab but Becker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Becker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gentry has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck for Gentry with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gentry misses the body punch
and Becker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry darts in looking for a takedown but Becker gets double underhooks and turns Gentry into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Becker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gentry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Becker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentry. Gentry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gentry lunges at Becker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Becker's hand. #TD#
Gentry dives in and scores a takedown into Becker's guard.
Gentry wants to control from the top but Becker keeps moving.
Gentry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry thows a huge punch but Becker dodges it nicely.
Jeshwua Gentry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gentry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gentry trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gentry is really struggling to control Becker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Becker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gentry.
Gentry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gentry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Becker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gentry fails with the takedown.
Becker scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Becker. No joy for Gentry on that attempt.
Brian Becker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeshwua Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Becker leaves Gentry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Becker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Becker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gentry fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Gentry throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Becker connects with a single shot there.
Becker connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Becker.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becker as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Becker does it's job there.
Becker punishes Gentry's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Gentry with that takedown attempt.
Brian Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Gentry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Becker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
Becker misses with a two punch combination.
Becker's corner calls for a 1-2. Becker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gentry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Becker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Becker as Gentry shoots in.
Becker tests Gentry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Becker moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Becker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Becker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Becker!
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Event:
APEX 3
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Gentry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Govnarev tries to clinch up.
Govnarev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Govnarev wants to clinch.
Gentry moves forwards but Govnarev connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeshwua Gentry has been cut.#KD2#
Govnarev lands a big shot that drops Gentry! Can he finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry pulls Govnarev in close to his closed guard and prevents Govnarev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Govnarev preventing the sweep.
Govnarev wanted to stand there but Gentry had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pidor Govnarev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentry lands with a good body shot.
Govnarev tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Govnarev throws a hook to the side of Gentry's head but Gentry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentry throws a series of punches but Govnarev avoids them all with ease.
Govnarev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Govnarev misses with a looping right.
Gentry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Govnarev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gentry scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
Jeshwua Gentry's cut is getting worse.
Pidor Govnarev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Gentry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Govnarev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gentry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Govnarev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gentry moves out of range as Govnarev strikes.#CL2#
Govnarev closes the distance and clinches.
Govnarev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Gentry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Govnarev misses with a hook. Gentry ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry throws a body punch but Govnarev moves out of range.
Govnarev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gentry. Gentry obviously looking to wear him down.
Govnarev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gentry takes a swing at Govnarev's ribcage but misses.
Govnarev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentry.
Govnarev throws a hook but Gentry avoids it easily.
Gentry takes a swing at Govnarev's ribcage but misses.
Gentry lands a body shot.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Govnarev manages to avoid it.
Govnarev lands with an uppercut that bounces Gentry off the cage and back into range.
Gentry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Govnarev looks winded!#T3#
Gentry lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gentry digs a good hook to Govnarev's body.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Gentry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gentry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Govnarev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gentry manages to move to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gentry controlling the position easily from mount.
Govnarev has given up his back.
Gentry trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Govnarev doesn't escape. #T4#
Govnarev wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Govnarev won't enjoy being in this position. Gentry looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Govnarev is tapping - it's over boys! Gentry picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeshwua Gentry!
Jeshwua Gentry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
APEX 2
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Gentry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalov misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalov throws a right hand that Gentry ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentry also avoids with ease.
Gentry takes a swing at Kovalov's ribcage but misses.
Kovalov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Kovalov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentry throws a series of punches but Kovalov moves out of range.
Gentry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalov.
Gentry unleashes a big counter combination but Kovalov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kovalov throws an overhand right that lands on Gentry's shoulder, as Gentry tries to avoid the shot.
Gentry throws a right hand that Kovalov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalov also avoids with ease.#KD2#
Gentry drops Kovalov with a beautiful combination! Kovalov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gentry is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Giennadij Kovalov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentry lands with a right and another and another! Kovalov is in big trouble! Gentry lands again and this time it's lights out for Kovalov! A quality knockout there for Gentry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeshwua Gentry!
A very excited looking Jeshwua Gentry 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.
In defeat, Giennadij Kovalov stepped up to the mic, saying 'сука блять!'.
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