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Event:
HFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Scrubs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scrubs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scrubs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrubs punishes Gentry's body with a nice straight punch.
Scrubs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gentry's head.
Gentry misses with a wild body shot.
Scrubs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scrubs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scrubs.
Gentry cracks the inside of Scrubs's front leg.
Scrubs ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Gentry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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#
Scrubs has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scrubs.
Gentry working aggressively here.
Scrubs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scrubs is leaning against Gentry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scrubs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
Gentry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Scrubs lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Gentry breaks the clinch.
Scrubs misses with a hook.
Scrubs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentry slips under a jab from Scrubs.
Gentry throws a chopping leg kick but Scrubs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scrubs tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentry 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.
Gentry throws a hook but Scrubs avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentry misses the target.
Gentry takes one to the chin there.
Scrubs connects with a body shot that sends Gentry's belly button to the back.
Gentry walks into a left hand.
A jab from Gentry finds it's way through Scrubs's defenses.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrubs looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scrubs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Scrubs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrubs manages to avoid it.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrubs manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scrubs, as that shot connected.
Scrubs wants to clinch.
Gentry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentry avoids the body shot from Scrubs.
A jab from Gentry misses.
Gentry blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Gentry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gentry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrubs.
Scrubs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentry to score with a decent uppercut.
Gentry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Scrubs.
Gentry throws a right and a left that Scrubs avoids nicely.
Scrubs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentry misses the target.
Scrubs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Scrubs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scrubs scores with a punch to the head.
Gentry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentry stuns Scrubs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gentry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gentry tried to score with a low kick but Scrubs checks it.
Gentry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scrubs throwing a counter right hand but Gentry manages to avoid it.
Scrubs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentry was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrubs.
Scrubs lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Gentry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scrubs throws a jab when Gentry was well out of range.
Gentry misses with a hook. Scrubs ducked under it nicely.
Gentry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scrubs lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrubs throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrubs looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
No joy there for Gentry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Scrubs misses the jab.
Scrubs misses the shot to the body.
Gentry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scrubs tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scrubs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gentry's head.
Scrubs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gentry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrubs.
Scrubs blocks a head kick by Gentry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Scrubs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scrubs.
Gentry misses with a two punch combination.
Scrubs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scrubs throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentry.
Gentry throws a solid leg kick but Scrubs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gentry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scrubs takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
Scrubs moves in looking to clinch but Gentry pushes him off.
Gentry throws out a counter right but Scrubs avoids it with no problem.
Scrubs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentry.
Scrubs with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ely Scrubs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Scrubs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scrubs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scrubs slips a jab from Gentry.
Scrubs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gentry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentry punishes Scrubs's body with a nice straight punch.
Scrubs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Scrubs slips under a jab from Gentry.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
A jab from Scrubs misses.
Scrubs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
It looked like Scrubs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gentry.
Scrubs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scrubs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentry.
Ely Scrubs is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry throws a hook but Scrubs avoids it easily.
Gentry misses with a wild body shot.
Gentry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scrubs slips a jab from Gentry.
Scrubs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gentry's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Gentry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scrubs in his tracks.
Good exchange - Scrubs coming out on top.
Scrubs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gentry misses with a low kick.
Scrubs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentry moves away.
Scrubs blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Scrubs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gentry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gentry misses with an uppercut
and Scrubs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
Scrubs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scrubs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gentry, as that shot connected.
Scrubs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Scrubs finds it's way through Gentry's defenses.
Gentry misses with the body kick
and Scrubs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gentry thuds his right hand into Scrubs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scrubs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Scrubs moves away from the strike by Gentry.
Gentry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrubs.
Despite the aggression on Gentry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gentry misses with a right hand
and Scrubs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Scrubs has closed the distance and engaged Gentry in a clinch.
Scrubs can't find room to land a body shot as Gentry controls the action.
#TD#
Scrubs manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gentry wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving. #SUB#
Scrubs looking for subs off his back but Gentry has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrubs is looking to improve his position.
Gentry not doing much here.
Scrubs is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Scrubs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gentry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Scrubs isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gentry stacks Scrubs on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gentry!
Scrubs is looking to regain half guard here but Gentry keeps moving and retains side control.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Scrubs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Gentry gets to mount! Scrubs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Scrubs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scrubs wants to get back to full guard.
Scrubs is not content to let Gentry control the position.
Scrubs wants to improve his position but Gentry is controlling well.
Gentry stalling.
Gentry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Ely Scrubs 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scrubs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scrubs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Gentry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scrubs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scrubs throws a hook to the side of Gentry's head but Gentry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scrubs defending well as Gentry loads up on a big left hand.
Gentry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scrubs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentry moves away from the strike by Scrubs.
Scrubs throws a hook but Gentry avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrubs defending well as Gentry loads up on a big left hand.
Scrubs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scrubs jabs at Gentry's body.
Gentry misses with an uppercut. Scrubs saw that one coming.
Scrubs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scrubs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Scrubs. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Scrubs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentry throws out a counter right but Scrubs avoids it with no problem.
Gentry lands a jab to the head.
Gentry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scrubss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scrubs lands a right hook to the body.
Scrubs misses the body punch
and Gentry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gentry ducks right into an uppercut from Scrubs.
Gentry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scrubs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scrubs staying out of range there.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Gentry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Scrubs misses.
Gentry keeps the fight on the outside.
Scrubs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Gentry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrubs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentry moves away.
Matt Gentry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scrubs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Scrubs misses with a looping right.
Gentry throws a leg kick but Scrubs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scrubs misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrubs. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrubs.
Scrubs moves out of range of the strikes.
Scrubs lands with a shot to the body.
Scrubs throws a hook to the side of Gentry's head but Gentry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scrubs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrubs tries to clinch there but Gentry circles away.
Gentry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scrubs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentry connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrubs. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentry missing with a left hand there. Scrubs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scrubs stuns Gentry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Gentry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scrubs.
Scrubs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentry to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Scrubs tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gentry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scrubs to score with a decent uppercut.
Scrubs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentry.
Scrubs throws a jab when Gentry was well out of range.
Gentry misses with a hook. Scrubs ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Scrubs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scrubs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Gentry misses its intended target.
Scrubs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scrubs throws out the jab.
Scrubs defending well as Gentry loads up on a big left hand.
Gentry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scrubs to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Scrubs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentry manages to avoid it.
Gentry missing with a left hand there. Scrubs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scrubs clobbers Gentry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrubs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Gentry.
Scrubs lands a jab to the head.
Gentry misses with a straight left.
Scrubs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Scrubs does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Gentry is predictable there
and Scrubs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Scrubs throws a looping overhand right but Gentry ducks down to avoid it.
Gentry throws a body punch but Scrubs moves out of range.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Scrubs scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Scrubs closes the distance and clinches.
Scrubs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gentry to keep the fight standing.
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 Ely Scrubs.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scrubs, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ely Scrubs!
Ely Scrubs made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 107:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentry. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Thomas moves out of range as Gentry strikes.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Gentry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Gentry in a clinch.
Gentry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Gentry has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gentry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling him.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gentry has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling the position. #BC2#
Gentry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry jabs at Thomas's body.
Gentry cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gentry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gentry counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas slips under a jab from Gentry.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Gentry avoids nicely.
Gentry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Gentry.
Gentry tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Gentry looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Gentry avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Gentry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Gentry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a front kick that sends Gentry stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gentry.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Gentry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry lands with a kick to the temple. Thomas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tim Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentry manages to avoid it.
Gentry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Gentry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentry cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gentry throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Gentry tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gentry moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas slips a straight right by Gentry.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gentry keeps the fight on the outside.
Gentry just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Gentry jumps back.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas wants to clinch but Gentry slips to the side
and Gentry counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Gentry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Gentry misses with a looping right.
Gentry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Gentry counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gentry counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas is looking to wear down Gentry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gentry connects with an inside leg kick.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentry darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Gentry into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentry. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Gentry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gentry lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
Gentry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas defending well as Gentry loads up on a big left hand.
Gentry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thomas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Gentry misses with a straight right.
Gentry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gentry off to one side.
Tim Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Gentry.#TD2#
Gentry shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas wants to stand up but Gentry is controlling him.
Gentry with a nice head shot there.
Gentry throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gentry is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that round.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gentry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matt Gentry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Gentry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas checks a low kick from Gentry.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gentry has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Gentry shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gentry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gentry is looking to clinch.
Gentry jabs at Thomas's body.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Gentry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gentry counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Gentry slams his shin into Thomas's torso.#T1#
Gentry scores with a leg kick.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gentry counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Thomas darts in and clinches Gentry up against the cage.#BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gentry tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gentry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Gentry prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Gentry's ribcage. Gentry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gentry taking a breather.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gentry swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gentry fails to land. #T2#
Gentry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas is trying to break free.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gentry counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Gentry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Gentry thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Gentry's head back.
Gentry scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Gentry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gentry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Gentry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gentry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Gentry misses the jab.
Gentry wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs.
Gentry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Gentry avoids it.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Gentry looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Gentry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gentry.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gentry throws a nice head kick!
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Gentry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas tries to bum rush Gentry with a series of wild strikes but Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gentry is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jab, jab by Gentry - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gentry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Gentry misses with a wild combination.
Gentry slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Gentry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentry misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gentry checks it well. #CL#
Thomas clinches up with Gentry and pushes him back against the cage.
Gentry misses with the head strike.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gentry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Gentry.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Gentry lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Gentry.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Gentry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Gentry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Gentry forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentry misses with the head strike.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling the position.
Gentry digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
Matt Gentry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Gentry fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gentry has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thomas tries to circle away but Gentry has him pinned against the cage.
Gentry scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thomas obliges.
Thomas tries to break free but Gentry pushes him back against the cage.
Gentry lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Gentry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas is trying to push Gentry away but Gentry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gentry.
Tim Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Gentry.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentry.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Gentry is struggling to control the position.
Gentry lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas works over Gentry's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Gentry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas throws a right hand that Gentry ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentry also avoids with ease.
Gentry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentry misses with a hook.
As Gentry looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Gentry just gets out of the way.
Gentry blocks the body kick.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Gentry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentry takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Gentry.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Gentry keeps it at a distance.
Thomas throws a push kick but Gentry slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentry.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Gentry's shoulder, as Gentry tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas jabs Gentry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentry counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Gentry.
Gentry lands a jab to the nose.
Gentry moves out of range of the leg kick from Thomas.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Gentry checks it
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Gentry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentry wants to land a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Gentry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gentry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Gentry punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gentry throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentry circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gentry throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Tim Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Gentry is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
Gentry fails with a takedown attempt.
Gentry digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Gentry's corner calls for a 1-2. Gentry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gentry takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Gentry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Gentry misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Gentry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Nice cross by Thomas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Gentry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gentry 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Gentry!
After the fight, Matt Gentry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
HFC 104:Silva vs Obuhov
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Man slips a jab from Gentry.
Man misses with a combination
and Gentry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Gentry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gentry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Gentry misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Man to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentry.
Gentry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentry avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Gentry.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
Man landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Gentry tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Gentry looking to stall.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gentry has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gentry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man lands a knee to the head.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Man blocks a body shot from Gentry.
A head punch on the inside from Gentry fails to land.
Man is stalling here.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Gentry lands with a left to the head.
Man scores with a knee to the head.
Gentry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentry being controlled against the cage.
Gentry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man just leaning against Gentry, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Man.
Gentry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gentry avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gentry is keeping busy.
Gentry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentry.
Gentry lands a body shot.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gentry walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gentry misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Man effectively controlling the action here.
Man throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gentry blocks it with crossed arms.
Man jumps guard but Gentry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matt Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jontte Man.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Man.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentry lands a nice shot to the body.
Man prevents a body shot from Gentry.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Man landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gentry struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
#T4#
Gentry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentry lands a body punch.
Man misses with the head strike.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gentry avoids it.
Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man blocks a body shot from Gentry.
Gentry blocks a body shot from Man.
Gentry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gentry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gentry works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the cage.
Man is trying to pull guard but Gentry has him pressed against the cage.
Man prevents a body shot from Gentry.
Man tries to pull guard but Gentry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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 Matt Gentry 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#
Gentry connects with a single shot there.
Man checks the leg kick.
Man walks into a left hand.
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Gentry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Man clinches with his opponent.
Gentry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gentry fails to land.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man taking a breather.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gentry up against the cage.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gentry misses with some punches.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
Gentry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
A short right from Man on the inside.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentry throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Gentry misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Gentry blocks with his arms.
Gentry blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Gentry.
Gentry lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man. #T2#
Gentry cracks Man with a nice body shot.
Gentry misses with the head strike.
Man tries to pull guard but Gentry holds him up against the cage and eventually Man drops back down to his feet.
Man is trying to pull guard but Gentry has him pressed against the cage.
Matt Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jontte Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry.
Gentry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gentry fails to land.
Man lands a nice knee to the body.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Man fails to pull guard.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Gentry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gentry leaning against his opponent.
Man tries to pull guard but Gentry won't allow it.
#T3#
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
Matt Gentry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gentry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gentry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gentry stalling the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Man just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gentry's brow.
Man utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gentry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gentry taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Gentry fails to land.
Man stalling in the clinch but Gentry improves position.
Gentry misses with some punches.
Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
Gentry has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Man lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gentry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentry lands with a left to the head.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gentry avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Man connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gentry's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man is looking to control Gentry's arms but Gentry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Man blocking some punches.
Gentry gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gentry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Gentry as the two fighters clinch.
Gentry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Gentry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gentry working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Man avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Gentry lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
#CL2#
Man clinches with his opponent.
Man lands a knee to the head.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gentry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Man trying to stall but Gentry improves his position.
Gentry misses with a body punch.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gentry.
Man is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Gentry avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gentry lands with a light punch inside.
Gentry avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
Gentry struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Gentry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Man using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gentry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gentry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gentry misses with a body punch.
Man using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gentry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gentry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Gentry - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gentry working aggressively here.
Man takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Gentry lands a body punch.
Gentry is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Man throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gentry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man taking a breather.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentry scores with a shoulder strike.
Gentry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gentry.
Man misses with an elbow strike.
Man blocking some punches.
Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Gentry avoids the damage to the body.
Gentry can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry. #T3#
Gentry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentry lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gentry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gentry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentry'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.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man working Gentry over with knees to the body.
Gentry tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Gentry gets an underhook and turns Man into the cage.
Man prevents a body shot from Gentry.
Gentry effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gentry fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Gentry.
Gentry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gentry is defending well for now.
Man stalling in the clinch but Gentry improves position.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
Gentry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
A nice left hand lands by Gentry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Man landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man scores with a knee to the head.
Man prevents a body shot from Gentry.
Jontte Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Man.
A right handed body shot lands from Gentry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Gentry!
Matt Gentry bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFC 101: Trew vs Vatanen
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Gentry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Thomas kicks Gentry off and gets to his feet.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Good shot there by Gentry.
Thomas slips a straight right by Gentry.
Gentry shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gentry counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentry swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Gentry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gentry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentry.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Gentry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Gentry blocks a leg kick.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Thomas misses with a hook.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Tim Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas misses with a head kick.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas.
Gentry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gentry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Gentry wants to land a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Gentry scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Gentry counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Gentry tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentry manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
And Gentry counters with a quick kick to the body but Thomas blocks it.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Gentry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentry.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gentry, as that shot connected.
Gentry avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Gentry moved out of range.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Gentry moved away.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Gentry's head back.
#CL#
Gentry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Gentry has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry. #T3#
Gentry misses with some punches.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Gentry has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Gentry.
Gentry blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Gentry on the inside.
Gentry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gentry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Thomas tries to break free but Gentry pushes him back against the cage.
Gentry lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas is trying to push Gentry away but Gentry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gentry working aggressively here.
Gentry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Gentry lands a jab to the head.
Gentry tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Gentry rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling him.
Thomas wants to break free but Gentry has control.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Gentry misses.
Gentry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Gentry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gentry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Gentry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Gentry has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Gentry.
Gentry taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thomas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tim Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Gentry counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gentry blocks a low kick nicely.
Gentry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Gentry saw that one coming.
Gentry throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gentry.
Gentry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Gentry digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.#T1#
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Gentry moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Gentry defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gentry.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gentry counters with a leg kick.
Gentry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gentry off to one side.
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas cracks Gentry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas catches Gentry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Thomas.#T2#
Gentry throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
Gentry moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Gentry keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gentry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas tries to work over Gentry's front leg with a kick but Gentry checks it.
Gentry fails with the takedown.
Gentry lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Gentry throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.#CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Gentry in a clinch.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Gentry.
Gentry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling the position.
Matt Gentry has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Gentry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gentry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gentry lands a nice uppercut.
Gentry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Gentry.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gentry seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thomas can turn it around.
Gentry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gentry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Gentry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentry.
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!
Gentry circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gentry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas jabs Gentry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Gentry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gentry finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentry scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentry manages to avoid it.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Gentry instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Gentry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gentry tries to clinch up.
Thomas sizes up Gentry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gentry slips a jab from Thomas.
Gentry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gentry has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentry is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gentry checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gentry. Gentry obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Gentry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gentry throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gentry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentry is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Gentry thinks about countering with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
enabling Gentry to counter with a crisp jab.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Gentry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Gentry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomas won't allow Gentry to pass to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Gentry is controlling well.
#T2#
Gentry is looking to advance position but Thomas won't allow it.
Gentry working Thomas over with strikes.
Gentry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gentry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gentry wants to free his trapped foot but Thomas is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Thomas kicks off Gentry and gets to his feet.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gentry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Gentry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gentry cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Gentry avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
Gentry thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Gentry tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Gentry is avoiding it.
Gentry looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Gentry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Gentry saw that one coming.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gentry thumps Thomas with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Gentry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gentry trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gentry into the cage.
Gentry keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gentry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gentry prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Gentry misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentry can pounce on him.
Gentry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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 Matt Gentry.
I think Gentry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Thomas!
A very excited looking Tim Thomas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
HFC 99:Curran vs Hellmuth Jr 2
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Scrubs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentry connects with a right hand. Scrubs shakes it off.
Scrubs avoids the body shot from Gentry.
The fighters circling - Gentry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gentry punishes Scrubs's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Scrubs drives through and clinches with Gentry against the cage.
Scrubs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scrubs jumps guard but Gentry stands there with Scrubs around his waist. Scrubs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scrubs prevents a body shot from Gentry.
Scrubs can't find room to land a body shot as Gentry controls the action.
Nice body punch from Scrubs - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrubs digs a right hand into Gentry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gentry's gas tank.
Scrubs is trying to pull guard but Gentry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scrubs misses with a body punch.
Gentry prevents a body shot from Scrubs.
Scrubs lands a shoulder strike.
Scrubs blocking some punches.
Gentry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Scrubs.
Gentry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scrubs or not.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Scrubs tries to work over Gentry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrubs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrubs can't find room to land a body shot as Gentry controls the action.
Scrubs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentry controls his hands.
Gentry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gentry has a couple of punches blocked by Scrubs.
Scrubs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gentry seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scrubs can turn it around.
Gentry stalling against the cage.
Scrubs blocks a body shot from Gentry.
Scrubs has Gentry pressed against the cage, preventing Gentry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gentry prevents a body shot from Scrubs. #T2#
Scrubs lands a nice shot to the body.
Scrubs tries to pull guard but Gentry won't allow it.
Matt Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely Scrubs.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Gentry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentry blocks a body shot from Scrubs.
Scrubs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gentry blocks a body shot from Scrubs.
Gentry blocking some punches.
Scrubs misses with a body punch.
Scrubs tries to work over Gentry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Gentry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrubs looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
Scrubs just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry walks into a stiff left hand from Scrubs.
Gentry throws out a leg kick but Scrubs moves out of range and Gentry only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Scrubs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scrubs.
Scrubs throws a hook but Gentry blocks it.#T3#
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrubs tries to clinch but Gentry is having none of it.
Gentry seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gentry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scrubs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentry moves away.
Gentry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrubs.
Scrubs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentry doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrubs.
Scrubs moves out of range of the body kick from Gentry.
Gentry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scrubs swings for the body but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gentry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scrubs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gentry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scrubs's head.#T4#
Scrubs ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Gentry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrubs blocks a head kick by Gentry.
Gentry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scrubs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scrubs.
Gentry misses with a straight right.
Gentry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scrubs.
Scrubs doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentry circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scrubs.
Gentry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scrubs lands a head shot.
Gentry takes one on the button.
Scrubs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Scrubs dodges the punch combination from Gentry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ely Scrubs dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Scrubs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentry.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Scrubs moves away and avoids it.
Ely Scrubs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Scrubs clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gentry.
Gentry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scrubs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gentry stalling.
Gentry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scrubs tries a body shot but Gentry blocks it.
Scrubs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scrubs can't find room to land a body shot as Gentry controls the action.
Gentry leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gentry.
Scrubs blocking some punches.
Gentry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Scrubs misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Scrubs - that landed with a thud.
Scrubs tries a body shot but Gentry blocks it.
Scrubs tries to pull guard but Gentry won't allow it.
Gentry prevents a body shot from Scrubs.
Gentry lands a right hand.
Scrubs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gentry smiles and moves away.
Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scrubs.
Scrubs lands a body shot.
Scrubs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Ely Scrubs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scrubs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentry. Gentry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scrubs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gentry misses with a hook
and Scrubs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scrubs with a nice cross.
Gentry cracks a nice hook into Scrubs's ribs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gentry.
Gentry struggles to land a body shot inside as Scrubs controls his hands.
#BC#
Gentry breaks from the clinch.
Scrubs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gentry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gentry misses with a lunging right hand
and Scrubs counters with a right hand to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scrubs checks a leg kick.
Gentry connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Gentry gets tackled into the cage by Scrubs. Scrubs maintains the clinch.
Scrubs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scrubs's elbow.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scrubs lands with a light punch inside.
Ely Scrubs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scrubs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gentry 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.#T3#
Scrubs takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Gentry.
Scrubs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gentry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scrubs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Scrubs.
Scrubs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gentry wants to land a leg kick but Scrubs is out of range.
Gentry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scrubs is out of range.
Gentry cracks Scrubs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrubs was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.
Gentry with a hook.
Gentry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scrubs ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Scrubs lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Gentry ducks under a wild hook from Scrubs.#T4#
Scrubs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentry manages to avoid it.
Scrubs misses the shot to the body.
Gentry throws an off balance right hand
and Scrubs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scrubs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scrubs! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrubs. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentry half committed to a counter leg kick.
Scrubs swings for the body but Gentry moves out of range.
It looked like Gentry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scrubs misses with an uppercut. Gentry saw that one coming.
Gentry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Gentry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gentry missing with a left hand there. Scrubs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scrubs! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrubs misses the target.
Scrubs misses with a hook
and Gentry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scrubs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ely Scrubs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scrubs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scrubs connects with a body shot.
Scrubs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentry. Gentry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scrubs blocks a jab.
Scrubs staying out of range there.
Scrubs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Scrubs throws a big shot that misses.
Scrubs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentry misses the jab.
Scrubs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrubs misses the shot to the body.
Gentry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scrubs misses with a body shot.
Gentry just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scrubs sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Gentry throws out a powerful jab.
Gentry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scrubs.
Gentry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gentry throws a leg kick but Scrubs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Gentry.
Gentry cracks Scrubs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gentry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scrubs.
Gentry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scrubs lands with an overhand left.
Gentry throws a leg kick
and Scrubs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Scrubs.
Gentry with a jab.
Gentry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gentry throws a hook but Scrubs blocks it.
Scrubs throws out a counter right but Gentry avoids it with no problem.
Matt Gentry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrubs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scrubs lands with an overhand left.
Scrubs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gentry at a distance.
Scrubs moves away from the strike by Gentry.
A clash of legs there as Scrubs blocks the low kick.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Scrubs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scrubs lands a head shot.
Gentry is looking to score with low kicks.
Gentry scores with a leg kick.
Scrubs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Scrubs rushes Gentry and presses him up against the cage.
Scrubs misses with a punch on the inside.
Scrubs scores with a shot to the side of Gentry's head.
Gentry scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Scrubs fails to pull guard.
Scrubs working aggressively here.
Gentry blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Scrubs.
Gentry blocks an uppercut.
Scrubs works on Gentry's body with a couple of short punches.
Scrubs lands a nice uppercut.
Scrubs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrubs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Gentry fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scrubs.
Gentry scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scrubs.
Scrubs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gentry blocking some punches.
#BC#
Gentry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentry wants to land a leg kick but Scrubs is out of range.
Scrubs lands a nice hook to Gentry's body. Gentry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Scrubs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Scrubs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scrubs misses with an uppercut.
Scrubs slips a straight right by Gentry.
Scrubs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scrubs throws a hook but Gentry avoids it easily.
Gentry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Scrubs throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentry.
Gentry throws a hook but Scrubs avoids it easily.
A big left from Scrubs misses.
Scrubs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Gentry misses
and Scrubs counters with a straight right hand.
Gentry punishes Scrubs's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ely Scrubs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scrubs 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ely Scrubs!
After winning the bout, Ely Scrubs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 97:Costa vs Miller
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Gentry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Probong counters with a thumping low kick.
Gentry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Gentry.
Gentry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Probong counters with a good low kick that Gentry was not able to check.
Gentry misses with a looping right.
Probong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Gentry seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Jab by Gentry.
Gentry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.
Gentry swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by Gentry there.#T1#
Probong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Probong misses.
Probong tries to move into range but Gentry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gentry misses with a body shot
and Probong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gentry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Probong throws a good cross that connects.
Gentry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Probong counters with a head kick. That will keep Gentry thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gentry scores with a nice body kick.
Gentry misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gentry slips a jab from Probong.#T2#
Gentry looks to throw the jab but Probong is out of range.
Gentry ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
Gentry digs a good body shot into Probong's ribs.
Gentry throws a looping overhand right but Probong ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Gentry catches Probong right on the button with a cross.
Matt Gentry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Probong misses with a hook. Gentry ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentry misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Probong.
Probong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Gentry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentry throws a leg kick
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gentry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Probong.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentry.#T3#
Gentry stuns Probong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gentry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gentry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid body kick from Probong.
Jab by Probong.
Gentry lands a nice shot to the body.
Probong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentry.
Gentry is looking to wear down Probong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Probong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Probong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gentry's head backwards.
Good exchange - Gentry coming out on top.
Gentry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Probong momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry is looking to clinch.
Probong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Gentry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Probong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gentry on the side of the head.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Probong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Probong there.
Nice uppercut lands for Gentry. That snapped Probong's head back.
Gentry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Probong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Probong looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Gentry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Probong moves out of range as Gentry strikes.
Gentry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Probong slips under a jab.
Probong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Probong looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Gentry misses with a hook.
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 Matt Gentry 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#
Probong connects with a jab.
Probong moves away from the strike by Gentry.
Gentry throws a sloppy body shot
and Probong counters with a nice body shot.
Gentry takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
Gentry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Probong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Probong blocks a jab.#CL#
Gentry clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Probong breaks from the clinch.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Probong misses
and Gentry counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong moves away from the strike by Gentry.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentry.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gentry is defended easily by Probong.#T1#
Gentry misses with a head kick.
Probong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Probong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Probong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Probong moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentry takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
Gentry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matt Gentry is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Probong coming out on top.
Probong blocks the body kick.
Probong scores with the left hand. Gentry knows he should have avoided that one.
Probong scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gentry.
Gentry defending well as Probong loads up on a big left hand.
Gentry tries to land a front kick but Probong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Gentry tries a low kick but Probong avoids it.
Gentry staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target. #CL#
Gentry forces Probong back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Probong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Probong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Probong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Probong throws out a counter right but Gentry avoids it with no problem.
Gentry looks to throw a body kick
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gentry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Probong throws a big shot that misses.
Probong throws a hook to the side of Gentry's head but Gentry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentry throws a leg kick but Probong sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Probong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Probong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Probong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gentry throws a poor cross that misses
and Probong counters with a nice body shot.
Gentry throws a shot to the body.
Gentry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Probong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gentry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Probong feints a counter leg kick.
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Probong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gentry misses with a straight left.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probong misses with a right hand
and Gentry counters with a nice body shot.
Gentry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentry.
Probong walks into a jab.
Gentry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Probong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentry throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
Probong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gentry cracks Probong with an open hand slap.
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Gentry throws a right hand that Probong ducks under and follows up with a left that Probong also avoids with ease.
Probong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gentry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentry.
Probong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry 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#
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probong moves away.
Probong throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Probong misses its intended target.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Probong motions for Gentry to come forward. Probong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Probong swats away the attempt to clinch by Gentry.
Gentry is looking to clinch but Probong is avoiding it.
Probong tried to score with a low kick but Gentry checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Probong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Probong throws a big counter head kick but Gentry avoids it with no problem.
Gentry throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong swings for the body but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probong moves away.
Gentry tries a low kick but Probong avoids it.
Probong motions for Gentry to come forward. Probong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentry connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentry lands a right hook to the body.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Probong throws a hook to the side of Gentry's head but Gentry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentry throws a hook but Probong avoids it easily.
Gentry backing away here, and Probong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gentry with a nice cross.
Probong misses with a straight right.
It looked like Gentry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentry misses with a leg kick
and Probong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentry avoids the body shot from Probong.
Gentry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Probong misses with a looping left.
Probong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.
Sni Probong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gentry throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gentry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gentry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentry throws a sloppy head kick
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Probong throws a hook but Gentry avoids it easily.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probong moves away.
Probong throws out a counter right but Gentry avoids it with no problem.
Gentry looks to throw the jab but Probong is out of range.
Probong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentry.#T3#
Probong takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
Probong 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.
Gentry drops his hands momentarily and Probong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Probong throws a big shot that misses.
Probong swings widly with a right hand
and Gentry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentry digs a good hook to Probong's body.
Probong moves out of range as Gentry strikes.#CL#
Gentry takes the fight into the clinch.
Probong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Probong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Gentry wants to take the fight to the mat but Probong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gentry stalling in the clinch but Probong improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Gentry.
Probong throws a head punch that misses.
Probong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gentry avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Probong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gentry.
Probong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gentry backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong lands a right hand.
Probong just leaning against Gentry, taking a breather.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Probong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Gentry scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Probong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Probong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gentry takes a step back to recover.
Gentry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Probong tries to avoid it but Gentry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Probong to the ground. Probong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sni Probong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Gentry!
Matt Gentry 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.
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Event:
HFC 93:Hellmuth Jr vs Curran
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Seok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gentry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gentry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seok, as that shot connected.
Seok lands with a good body shot.
Gentry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentry tries a quick counter leg kick but Seok is wise to it.
Gentry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentry misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Seok counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry is looking to regain half guard here but Seok keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gentry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Seok 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.
Gentry throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#SUB#
Seok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gentry, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Seok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gentry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Seok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seok throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gentry works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Seok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Seok thows a huge punch but Gentry dodges it nicely.
Gentry trying to control but Seok postures up.
#T3#
Seok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Seok is looking for submissions but instead, Gentry has regained full guard.
Gentry is trying to keep Seok in close.
Seok chips away with some ground and pound.
Seok trying to control but Gentry is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Seok drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gentry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Seok has Gentry in his guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Seok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gentry trying to control the position from guard on top but Seok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gentry stays in close to Seok's body and controls the position.
Seok controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Seok has his foot on Gentry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gentry works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Lee Sang Seok will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Seok throws a right hand that misses
and Gentry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gentry misses with an uppercut. Seok saw that one coming.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
A cross from Gentry lands.
Seok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seok slips a straight right by Gentry.
Gentry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentry walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentry.
Seok throws the kick towards the body but Gentry avoids it.
Seok misses with a looping left.
Gentry throws an overhand right that lands on Seok's shoulder, as Seok tries to avoid the shot.
Seok misses with a straight left. #T1#
Gentry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seok throws a body shot but no joy.
Seok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentry counters with a leg kick.
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seok checks a leg kick.
Gentry throws out a loose jab but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seok staying out of range there.
A combination from Gentry does no damage.
Gentry throws a hook but Seok avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Seok.
Seok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sang Seok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Gentry is predictable there #TD#
and Seok counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gentry! #SUB#
Seok is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gentry is trying to escape and Seok transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gentry is forced to tap! Nice work there by Seok! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Sang Seok!
Lee Sang Seok 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:
BFRC Weightweight Tourney 1
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Kavanagh throws a big shot that misses.
Gentry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kavanagh throws out a powerful jab.
Kavanagh missing with a left hand there. Gentry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Kavanagh as he connects with a hook.
Kavanagh checks a leg kick nicely.
Kavanagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kavanagh throws a leg kick
and Gentry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gentry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry misses with a straight left.
Kavanagh punishes Gentry's body with a nice straight punch.
Gentry misses with a leg kick
and Kavanagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentry staying out of range 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!
Gentry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kavanagh.
Gentry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kavanagh.
Gentry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the side of Gentry's head but Gentry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kavanagh throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Kavanagh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Kavanagh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gentry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kavanagh throws a right hand that misses
and Gentry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kavanagh thinking.
Gentry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kavanagh.
Donk. Kavanagh catches Gentry right on the button with a cross.
Gentry tries to work over Kavanagh's front leg with a kick but Kavanagh checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kavanagh misses.
A jab from Kavanagh misses.
Kavanagh takes one to the chin there.
Kavanagh takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh misses with a looping left.
Kavanagh misses with a looping left.
Kavanagh misses with a wild body shot.
Kavanagh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gentry defends well and Kavanagh ends up having to push Gentry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kavanagh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Gentry avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kavanagh misses its intended target.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kavanagh.#T2#
Gentry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry misses the jab.
Gentry moves out of range of the leg kick from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh swings for the body but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Kavanagh is just out of range.
Gentry seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kavanagh lands a nice looking body shot.
Gentry digs a good hook to Kavanagh's body.
A shot to the liver by Kavanagh. Beautiful body shot.
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentry.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gentry. Kavanagh shrugs it off though.
Gentry scores with a jab. Kavanagh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kavanagh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kavanagh throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.
Kavanagh misses with a body kick.
Gentry looks to throw the jab but Kavanagh is out of range.
Gentry throws a leg kick but Kavanagh sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Gentry moves out of range of the strikes.
Kavanagh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kavanagh takes one to the chin there.
Kavanagh cracks the inside of Gentry's front leg.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kavanagh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentry misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentry misses the target.
The fighters circling - Kavanagh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kavanagh lands with a nice body punch.
Kavanagh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kavanagh scores with a leg kick.
Gentry slips a straight right by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh connects with an inside leg kick.
Kavanagh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Gentry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kavanagh.
Gentry moves out of range of the strikes.
Kavanagh connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentry misses the jab.
Kavanagh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kavanagh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kavanagh is looking to land body kicks.
Gentry appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kavanagh tries for a takedown but Gentry circles away easily
and Gentry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gentry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kavanagh's hands.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Kavanagh fails to land with a series of punches.
Gentry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry looks to land a right hand but Kavanagh moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Kavanagh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kavanagh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kavanagh lands with an uppercut that bounces Gentry off the cage and back into range.
Gentry lands a slapping body shot.
Kavanagh walks into a jab.
Kavanagh walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Gentry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kavanagh misses with a right hand
and Gentry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentry throws a head kick that Kavanagh semi-blocks.
Gentry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentry.
Gentry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kavanagh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentry manages to avoid it.
Kavanagh's corner calls for a 1-2. Kavanagh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kavanagh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gentry on the side of the head.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Kavanagh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gentry swings for the body but Kavanagh moves out of range.
#T1#
Gentry lands with a straight right. Kavanagh didn't see that one coming.
Gentry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kavanagh looks to throw the jab but Gentry is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kavanagh looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kavanagh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gentry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
Kavanagh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gentry.
Gentry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gentry looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kavanagh misses with a right hand
enabling Gentry to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kavanagh.
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!
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentry connects with a right hand. Kavanagh shakes it off.#T2#
Kavanagh lands with a cross.
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kavanagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.
Kavanagh clobbers Gentry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gentry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kavanagh. That did some damage!
Kavanagh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kavanagh looks to land a right hand but Gentry moved out of range.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kavanagh works the jab nicely.
Gentry connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kavanagh.
A low kick from Kavanagh is predictable there
and Gentry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Kavanagh misses.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentry throws a one two combo.
Kavanagh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gentry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kavanagh. #T3#
Kavanagh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Gentry misses.
Kavanagh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.
Gentry cracks Kavanagh with a good jab.
Kavanagh scores with a hook.
Kavanagh lands a slapping body shot.
Kavanagh misses the body punch
and Gentry counters with a stiff right hand.
Gentry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kavanagh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kavanagh takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh throws a lazy right hand but Gentry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentry connects with the punch.
Kavanagh misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kavanagh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentry but Gentry pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Gentry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gentry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Kavanagh shoots in and gets a takedown into Gentry's guard.#ES#
Gentry manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kavanagh misses the shot to the body.
Gentry takes a swing at Kavanagh's ribcage but misses.
Gentry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kavanagh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Gentry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kavanagh to the mat! Kavanagh manages to get full guard.
Kavanagh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kavanagh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gentry controls the pace.
Kavanagh is pulling down on Gentry's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Gentry misses.
Gentry tried to score with a low kick but Kavanagh checks it.
Good leg kick by Kavanagh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kavanagh throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry takes one to the side of the head.
Kavanagh throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.
Gentry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gentry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Gentry blocks it.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kavanagh.
Gentry lands with a straight right. Kavanagh didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kavanagh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry misses with an uppercut. Kavanagh saw that one coming.
Gentry throws a hook but Kavanagh avoids it easily.
Gentry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kavanagh is out of range.
Gentry tries a low kick but Kavanagh avoids it.
Kavanagh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentry counters with a series of strikes. Kavanagh will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Gentry misses with a hook.
Gentry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kavanagh. Kavanagh obviously looking to wear him down.
Gentry throws a front kick that sends Kavanagh stumbling back into the cage.
Kavanagh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentry but Gentry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentry just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gentry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentry scores with a body shot.
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kavanagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.
Kavanagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh staying out of range there.
Gentry ducks under a wild hook from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentry slips a jab from Kavanagh.
Gentry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kavanagh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Gentry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kavanagh checks it well.
Gentry slips a jab from Kavanagh.
Gentry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentry swings for the body but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Kavanagh scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kavanagh.
Kavanagh with a jab.
Gentry connects with a crisp jab.
Gentry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kavanagh on the side of the head.
Gentry pushes Kavanagh away with a front kick.
A low kick from Kavanagh misses
and Gentry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kavanagh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kavanagh swings for the body but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body. Kavanagh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kavanagh misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Gentry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gentry.
Kavanagh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gentry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Gentry misses.
Kavanagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.
Kavanagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kavanagh.
Nice cross by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kavanagh misses the target.
Gentry fakes the leg kick and cracks Kavanagh in the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentry misses the target.
A shot to the body from Kavanagh misses
and Gentry counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Kavanagh throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry throws a body punch but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Kavanagh tries to move into range but Gentry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kavanagh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kavanagh looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Kavanagh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kavanagh lands a lovely overhand right.
Kavanagh is looking to score with low kicks.
Gentry throws the kick towards the body but Kavanagh avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentry.
Kavanagh misses the jab.
Gentry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kavanagh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentry moves away.
Gentry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kavanagh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Gentry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Kavanagh 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 Matt Gentry.
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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Gentry!
Matt Gentry 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.
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Event:
BRFC 57
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Gentry rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Gentry avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller 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.
Gentry lands with a right to the head.
Gentry managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentry pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gentry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gentry.
Gentry lands a shoulder strike.
Gentry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentry pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Gentry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller tries to work over Gentry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Gentry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Gentry is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gentry has his back to the cage.
Gentry pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Gentry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentry misses with some punches.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentry or not.
Gentry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gentry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller tries to work over Gentry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
#T2#
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Gentry avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Gentry working aggressively here.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Gentry misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry prevents a body shot from Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gentry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Gentry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gentry walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gentry seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matt Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gentry - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gentry. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Gentry scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentry scores with a nice right hand.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentry looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller with the counter takedown but Gentry avoids it easily.
Gentry lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Miller tries to clinch but Gentry is having none of it. #CL#
Gentry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gentry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gentry seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.
Gentry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller is working Gentry over against the cage.
Gentry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Gentry avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage. #T4#
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentry controls his hands.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gentry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Gentry backwards.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Gentry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries for a takedown but Gentry circles away easily
and Gentry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentry pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Gentry connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that round.
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 really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentry.
Some wild striking there from Gentry.
Miller checks a low kick from Gentry.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
#CL2#
Miller drives through and clinches with Gentry against the cage.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.#T1#
Gentry working aggressively here.
Gentry wants to stall.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Gentry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gentry lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller blocking some punches.
A short right from Gentry.
Gentry takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentry lands a body punch.
Gentry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Miller pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gentry stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.
Gentry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gentry wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. #T2#
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Gentry is proving a slippery customer.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gentry trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gentry is posturing up here but Miller has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gentry tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gentry has to tap! Slick submission there by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Miller!
Ben Miller is the new lightweight champion!
Ben Miller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BRFC: New Years Eve Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gentry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gentry slips under a jab from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentry circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Gentry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mirzaev sprawls well initially but Gentry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mirzaev pushes Gentry off looking to stand but Gentry dives back in and keeps control.
Gentry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gentry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gentry 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.
Gentry working the head and body with strikes.
Mirzaev wants to get back to his feet.
Mirzaev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gentry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mirzaev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gentry.
Mirzaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Gentry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gentry throws a big right hand that misses.
Gentry looking to sit in guard and control but Mirzaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mirzaev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gentry's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mirzaev is one step ahead there.
Gentry is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gentry working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Mirzaev gets to his feet - Gentry follows without any prompting.
Gentry thuds his right hand into Mirzaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gentry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gentry moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirzaev. That did some damage!
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Gentry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirzaev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gentry.
Gentry scores with a kick to the body.
Mirzaev lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Gentry thumps Mirzaev with a low kick.
Gentry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentry.
Mirzaev throws a series of punches but Gentry avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Gentry.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Mirzaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentry circles away.
#CL2#
Mirzaev rushes Gentry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Gentry.
A left hand lands to the body for Gentry.
Mirzaev lands with a light punch inside.
Gentry taking a breather.#TD#
Gentry has picked Mirzaev up - he's going for a ride! Gentry dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mirzaev's head. #T4#
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. Gentry connects with a nice short shot to Mirzaev's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mirzaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gentry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gentry slips a nice elbow through Mirzaev's hands, connecting with Mirzaev's forehead.
Gentry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gentry uses his free foot to push down on Mirzaev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mirzaev.
Gentry controlling his opponent.
Mirzaev is bucking up trying to escape but Gentry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentry.
Mirzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gentry is looking for a counter combo.
Mirzaev blocks the body kick.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Gentry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mirzaev looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Mirzaev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gentry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mirzaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gentry connects with a jab.
Mirzaev tests Gentry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry slips under a jab.
Gentry connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirzaev momentarily.
#T1#
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Gentry pushes him off.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Gentry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Gentry was well out of range.
Mirzaev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gentry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gentry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Mirzaev wants to clinch up but Gentry keeps it at a distance.
Mirzaev wants to clinch
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev misses with a right hand
and Gentry counters with a good low kick that Mirzaev was not able to check.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mirzaev 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 Gentry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gentry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Mirzaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Gentry is out of range.
Gentry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matt Gentry is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Gentry connects with a 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!
Mirzaev tries to clinch up.
Mirzaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gentry blocks a leg kick.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirzaev moves away.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentry lands a front kick.
Gentry throws a body kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gentry!
Gentry lands a body shot.
Gentry lands a nice looking body shot.
Mirzaev tries to clinch
and Gentry counters with a leg kick.
Gentry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirzaev misses with a hook
and Gentry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gentry is looking to wear down Mirzaev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Gentry lunges at Mirzaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirzaev's hand.
Gentry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gentry lands with a straight right. Mirzaev didn't see that one coming.
Gentry throws a body kick that misses.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzaev can do to turn this around?
Mirzaev scores with a body shot.
Mirzaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Mirzaev forces Gentry back against the cage and clinches.
Mirzaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gentry blocks an elbow strike.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body.
Gentry scores with a nice hook 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!
Mirzaev wants to break free but Gentry has control.
A short left from Gentry.
Gentry lands a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev is struggling to control the position.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentry.
Gentry tries to score a body lock takedown but Mirzaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mirzaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentry swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry lands a shot to the body.
Gentry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mirzaev wants to break free but Gentry has control.
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from Gentry.
Mirzaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gentry has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Mirzaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Gentry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mirzaev just manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev misses the jab.
A jab from Gentry finds it's way through Mirzaev's defenses.
Mirzaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentry counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gentry connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirzaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentry to score with a decent uppercut.
Gentry is looking to slow Mirzaev down with leg kicks.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Gentry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gentry scores with a leg kick.
Mirzaev tries to clinch there but Gentry circles away.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body. Mirzaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Mirzaev has managed to clinch.
Gentry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gentry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev tries to circle away but Gentry has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gentry.
Mirzaev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gentry.#BC2#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mirzaev cracks Gentry with a good jab.#T1#
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev wants to clinch.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick which misses Gentry's front leg but catches the back leg as Gentry tries to avoid it.
Gentry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Gentry is out of range.
Gentry misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Mirzaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gentry connects with a jab.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gentry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gentry punishes Mirzaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Gentry moves away
and Gentry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Gentry there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gentry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mirzaev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gentry.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Gentry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
Mirzaev is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gentry or perhaps it was just good defense by Mirzaev, which made it look bad.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirzaev moves away.#T3#
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
Mirzaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gentry ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Gentry is having none of it.
Mirzaev misses with a low kick.
Mirzaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentry fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev digs a good body shot into Gentry's ribs.
Mirzaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Gentry blocks the leg kick.
Gentry circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirzaev.
Gentry slips under a jab.
Mirzaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mirzaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mirzaev is out of range and Gentry settles back down. #T4#
Gentry dodges the punch combination from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gentry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Gentry scores with a hook.
Gentry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mirzaev. Mirzaev obviously looking to wear him down.
Gentry misses with a two punch combination.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Gentry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirzaev misses with the combination.
A jab from Gentry finds it's way through Mirzaev's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Gentry!
Matt Gentry is the new lightweight champion!
Matt Gentry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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BRFC 53
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Burpha as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Burpha's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Gentry walks into a left hand.
Gentry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burpha is out of range.
Burpha jabs at Gentry's body.
Burpha throws a hook but Gentry blocks it.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gentry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burpha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gentry.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Gentry throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Gentry 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burpha swings widly with a right hand
and Gentry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gentry motions for Burpha to come forward. Gentry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentry checks a low kick from Burpha.
Burpha misses with a body kick.#T1#
Gentry jabs Burpha right on the nose. Burpha blinks but takes it well.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentry throws a wild body kick that Burpha sees coming a mile off.
Gentry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burpha.
Burpha is looking to slow Gentry down with leg kicks.
Burpha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burpha thuds a left hand into Gentry's body.
A head kick by Gentry misses
and Burpha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gentry's knee momentarily.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.
Gentry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Burpha misses the target.
Gentry fails with a takedown attempt.
Burpha throws a jab when Gentry was well out of range.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Gentry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burpha punishes Gentry's body with a nice straight punch.
Gentry blocks a head kick by Burpha.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Burpha.
Gentry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Gentry sizes up Burpha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gentry misses with a left hand
and Burpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burpha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha backing away here, and Gentry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burpha tries to land a front kick but Gentry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Burpha misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Gentry.
Gentry throws a lazy uppercut
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burpha throws a right hand that misses
and Gentry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body. Burpha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gentry scores with a decent looking hook.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Gentry throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Burpha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gentry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burpha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gentry lands with a shot to the body.
Gentry throws a series of punches but Burpha avoids them all with ease.
Gentry checks a leg kick.
Burpha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burpha 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.
Gentry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burpha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gentry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha throws an overhand right that lands on Gentry's shoulder, as Gentry tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Gentry 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!
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Gentry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burpha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gentry throws an off balance right hand
letting Burpha counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Gentry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burpha wants to get back to his feet but Gentry is dominant here and he's now got Burpha's back!#T4#
Gentry missing with strikes from the back.
Burpha wants to get back to his feet.
Gentry is not going to allow Burpha to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentry struggling to land strikes to the head as Burpha covers up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentry has the hooks in. Burpha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Gentry 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#
Gentry throws a nice looking combination but Burpha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Burpha misses the shot to the body.
Gentry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burpha missing with a left hand there. Gentry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Gentry throws a head kick that misses.
Matt Gentry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burpha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burpha throws a leg kick
enabling Gentry to counter with a crisp jab.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burpha blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burpha.
Gentry scores with a spinning back kick!
Burpha misses with a looping right.
Gentry throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burpha.#T1#
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Burpha misses the jab.
Gentry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burpha has time to react.
Gentry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burpha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentry manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Burpha.
Burpha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Burpha misses the target.
Burpha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gentry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burpha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gentry counters with a nice body shot.
Gentry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
#T2#
Burpha moves out of range as Gentry strikes.
Gentry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burpha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gentry stuns Burpha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gentry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burpha checks a leg kick nicely.
Matt Gentry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry lands a leg kick that knocks Burpha off balance momentarily.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Gentry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gentry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gentry throws a low kick, looking for Burpha's leg but Burpha calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Gentry misses with a body shot
and Burpha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burpha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gentry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gentry scores with a jab. Burpha acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Gentry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
Gentry moves out of range as Burpha strikes.
Gentry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gentry blocks a leg kick.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.
Burpha 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.
Gentry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burpha.
Gentry slips a straight right by Burpha.
Burpha tried to score with a low kick but Gentry checks it.
Gentry checks a low kick from Burpha.
Gentry misses with a low kick.
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burpha throws a sloppy head kick and Gentry moves out of range easily.
A big right from Burpha misses.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Gentry misses with a hook.
Gentry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burpha!
Gentry connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha misses with a head kick.
Gentry just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gentry connects with a jab.
A jab from Gentry does it's job there.
Gentry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burpha throws a front kick that sends Gentry stumbling back into the cage.
Gentry throws a leg kick
and Burpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentry misses with a looping right.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Gentry's front leg but catches the back leg as Gentry tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentry misses with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry 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!
#R3##TD2#
Gentry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gentry is working Burpha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burpha wants to control but Gentry postures up.
Gentry in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gentry misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Burpha sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha keeping hold of Gentry's head, controlling as best he can.
Gentry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burpha's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Burpha wants to get back to full guard.
Gentry thows a huge punch but Burpha dodges it nicely.
Gentry working the head and body with strikes.
Gentry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burpha flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burpha thuds a left hand into Gentry's body.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentry.
Gentry throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Gentry blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Gentry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burpha doesn't seem phased though.
Burpha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burpha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Gentry missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burpha lands a head shot.
Burpha walks into a stiff left hand from Gentry.
Gentry takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha misses with a body punch
and Gentry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Gentry dodges the punch combination from Burpha.
Gentry digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Gentry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gentry throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gentry thinking.
Burpha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gentry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burpha on the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Burpha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gentry's head backwards.
Burpha scores with a hook to the body. Gentry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Burpha misses its intended target.
Gentry walks into a jab.
Gentry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
Gentry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burpha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentry throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burpha misses with a looping left.
Gentry misses with a kick to the body.
Gentry moves out of range of the body kick from Burpha.
Burpha is looking to land body kicks.
Burpha throws the kick towards the body but Gentry avoids it.
Gentry misses with a looping right.
Burpha lands with a straight right. Gentry didn't see that one coming.
Burpha moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentry.
A punch lands to the side of Gentry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gentry misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Burpha lands an overhand right.
Gentry misses with a hook. Burpha ducked under it nicely.
Gentry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burpha.
Burpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burpha's calf.
A swing and a miss from Burpha.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burpha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burpha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burpha cracks Gentry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry throws the kick towards the body but Burpha avoids it.
Gentry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burpha, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gentry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burpha - the referee stops the clock and Gentry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burpha. Gentry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gentry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Burpha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gentrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gentry lands a glancing blow to the side of Burpha's head.
Gentry moves out of range of the body kick from Burpha.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Gentry.
Burpha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burpha blocks a leg kick.
Burpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentry.
It appears Burpha was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burpha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentry circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Gentry there.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
Burpha blocks the body kick.
Burpha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gentry on the side of the head.
Burpha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gentry misses with a kick to the body.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.#T2#
Burpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentry.
Gentry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gentry misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a stiff right hand.
Gentry moves out of range of the body kick.
Gentry throws a shot to the body.
Burpha slips a straight right by Gentry.
It looked like Burpha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burpha.
Gentry misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burpha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burpha scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha lands with an overhand left.
Burpha moves out of range as Gentry strikes.
Gentry throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.#T3#
Burpha tries to land a front kick but Gentry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gentry digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Burpha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gentry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gentry lands a head shot.
Burpha avoids the head kick by Gentry.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentry throws the kick towards the body but Burpha avoids it.
Gentry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gentry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burpha cracks the inside of Gentry's front leg.
Burpha lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burpha checks the leg kick.
Burpha throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burpha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gentry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burpha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentry misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gentry!
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Burpha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burpha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentry.
Gentry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentry swings widly with a right hand
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burpha misses with a looping right.
Burpha is looking to score with low kicks.
Burpha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burpha is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapu Burpha had his way with Matt Gentry in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Burpha looks to throw the jab but Gentry is out of range.
And Gentry responds with a good body kick, but Burpha manages to step out the way in time.
Burpha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burpha throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.
Gentry misses with an uppercut
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Burpha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gentry.
Gentry throws a right hand that misses
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Burpha jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gentry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Gentry misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry misses with an uppercut.
Gentry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burpha misses with a straight left. #T1#
Gentry missing with a left hand there. Burpha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Burpha misses the target.
Gentry takes one to the side of the head.
Gentry has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.
Gentry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burpha's hands.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Burpha blocks the body kick.
Gentry throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
Burpha throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.
Gentry throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Gentry misses
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentry misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with a straight right hand.
Gentry scores with a nice right hand.
Gentry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burpha tries a low kick but Gentry avoids it.
Burpha slips a straight right by Gentry.#T2#
Gentry misses with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burpha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gentry scores with a jab. Burpha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burpha throws a one two combo.
Gentry misses with a left hand
and Burpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burpha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gentry clobbers Burpha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gentry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burpha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentry scores with a decent looking hook.
Burpha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gentry finds it's way round the side to connect with Burpha's head.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentry misses with a right hand
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Burpha swings widly with a right hand
and Gentry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burpha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gentry's head.
Gentry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burpha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burpha scoring well with a low kick there.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Gentry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burpha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentry is out of range.
Gentry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gentry looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Gentry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burpha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burpha 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.
Gentry looks to land a left hand but Burpha moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Burpha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burpha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Burpha lands.
Burpha throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.
Gentry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gentry throws a poor cross that misses
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burpha wants to land a leg kick but Gentry is out of range.
A left lands for Burpha.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Burpha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gentry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gentry lands an overhand right.
Burpha slips under a jab from Gentry.
Gentry connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burpha throws a lazy body kick
and Gentry counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Gentry.
Well Gentry 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
The fight ends as a draw!
Bapu Burpha retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
BRFC 50
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Gentry throws a poor cross that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gentry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Gentry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Gentry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mirzaev pinned against the ropes. Mirzaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev slips under a jab.
Gentry throws an off balance right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mirzaev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentry is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gentry misses its target.
Gentry throws a jab when Mirzaev was well out of range.#T1#
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Gentry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirzaev.
Gentry slips under a jab from Mirzaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Gentry misses its intended target.
Gentry throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Gentry scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentry.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentry misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirzaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gentry under the eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mirzaev.
Gentry lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
It looked like Gentry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentry catches Mirzaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mirzaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gentry.
Mirzaev misses with a kick to the body
and Gentry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentry moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Gentry takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Gentry closes the distance and pushes Mirzaev back into the ropes.
Mirzaev can't break the clinch.
Gentry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.
Mirzaev is trying to break free.#T3#
Gentry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Gentry has double underhooks.
Mirzaev is trying to push Gentry away but Gentry has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gentry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gentry stalling in the clinch but Mirzaev improves position. #BC2#
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirzaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gentry scores with a punch to the head.#T4##CL2#
Mirzaev moves into the clinch.
Mirzaev is trying to push Gentry away but Gentry has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gentry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gentry digs a right hand underneath Mirzaev's ribcage. Mirzaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mirzaev is pressed up against the ropes. Gentry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mirzaev down to the mat. Mirzaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gentry or perhaps it was just good defense by Mirzaev, which made it look bad.
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Mirzaev moves away and avoids it.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentry circles away quickly and effectively.
Gentry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mirzaev tries to avoid it but Gentry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mirzaev to the ground. Mirzaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mirzaev throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Gentry lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Gentry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gentry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gentry.
Gentry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Gentry swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev throws a series of strikes that have Gentry backpedaling.
Gentry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mirzaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Gentry instigates a clinch.
Mirzaev is trying to force a seperation but Gentry has the dominant position.
Gentry misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentry.#BC2#
Mirzaev manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Gentry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mirzaev tries to clinch
and Gentry counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gentry to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gentry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Gentry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gentry digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Mirzaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentry misses the target.
A jab from Mirzaev does it's job there.
Gentry moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Mirzaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Gentry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mirzaev cracks Gentry with an open hand slap.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick
enabling Gentry to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Gentry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mirzaev walks into a left hand. #T4#
Gentry misses with a right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry misses with a straight right.
Gentry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirzaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Gentry was well out of range.
Gentry punishes Mirzaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Gentry throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Mirzaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Gentry has Mirzaev up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mirzaev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mirzaev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gentry really felt that one!
Mirzaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev lunges at Gentry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gentry's hand.
Mirzaev takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry lands with a hook. Mirzaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mirzaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gentry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gentry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirzaev.
Gentry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Gentry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Gentry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentry defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Gentry feinted with a counter takedown.
Gentry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mirzaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gentry throws a series of punches but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mirzaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mirzaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gentry tests Mirzaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gentry throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Gentry moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentry throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Mirzaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentry fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirzaev tries to land a front kick but Gentry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Mirzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev lands a jab to Gentry's midsection.
Gentry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirzaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws out a counter right but Gentry avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Gentry misses its intended target.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Gentry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown but Mirzaev shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mirzaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gentry somewhat.#T4#
Mirzaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentry.
Mirzaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
Gentry throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gentry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentry.#CL#
Gentry has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rasul Mirzaev.
I think Mirzaev 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Rasul Mirzaev!
Matt Gentry wins by split decision!
Matt Gentry tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
BRFC 47
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Gentry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Junior's head.
Junior slaps away a takedown attempt from Gentry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Gentry rushes Junior and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Junior lands a body shot.
Gentry tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Gentry prevents a body shot from Junior.
A right hand to the body from Junior.
Gentry pushes Junior back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junior blocking some punches.
Gentry struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry works on Junior's body with a couple of short punches.
Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Junior takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gentry.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gentry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentry pushes Junior back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior. #T1#
Gentry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Junior or not.
Gentry lands with a right to the head.
Gentry tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gentry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Gentry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Junior.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gentry looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentry's elbow.
Junior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Junior blocks a body shot from Gentry.
Gentry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Gentry. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry.
Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gentry prevents a body shot from Junior.
Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gentry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
Gentry struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Gentry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Junior controlling the action here for a moment.
Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Gentry controls the action.
Gentry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Gentry taking a breather.
Gentry lands a body punch.
Gentry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Junior misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gentry is working Junior over against the ropes.
Gentry is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
A body shot lands from Gentry.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Gentry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gentry blocking some punches.
Gentry taking a breather.
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Junior stalling in the clinch but Gentry improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Junior.
Gentry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentry wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gentry has picked Junior up - he's going for a ride! Gentry dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gentry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Gentry is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Junior won't allow Gentry to pass to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gentry.
Junior wants to control but Gentry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gentry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gentry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gentry slips a nice elbow through Junior's hands, connecting with Junior's forehead.
Gentry 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.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gentry shoots in looking for a takedown. Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Gentry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gentry closes the distance and clinches up with Junior, looking for a takedown. Gentry pushes Junior against the ropes but Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junior swings for the body but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Junior manages to circle out of the way.
Gentry connects with the punch.
Gentry keeps the fight on the outside.
Gentry swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Junior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Gentry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentry misses the target.
Good shot there by Gentry.
Gentry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Junior counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Junior moves out of range as Gentry strikes.
It looks like Gentry has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gentry staying out of range there.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gentry lands with a straight right. Junior didn't see that one coming.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Jab by Gentry.
Junior misses with a low kick as Gentry jumps back.
Gentry tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Junior manages to circle out of the way.
Gentry takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Gentry backing away here, and Junior unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gentry misses with a body punch
and Junior counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Junior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Junior tries to work over Gentry's front leg with a kick but Gentry checks it.
Gentry attempts a counter takedown but Junior avoids it well and moves away.
Junior lands with a hook. Gentry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Gentry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Junior did well to prevent Gentry getting side control.
Gentry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Gentry working Junior over with strikes.
Junior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Junior is staying active underneath Gentry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junior pushes Gentry off looking to stand but Gentry dives back in and keeps control.
Gentry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gentry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gentry winds up and cracks Junior with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Gentry has control of the leg.
Gentry is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Junior 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.#T4#
Gentry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Junior keeping hold of Gentry's head, controlling as best he can.
Gentry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gentry has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gentry tries to control but Junior wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junior walks into a jab.
Gentry misses the jab.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
A jab lands there for Junior.
Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Matt Gentry is winning the standup battle so far.
Gentry scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry looks to land a left hand but Junior moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Gentry's head but Gentry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentry throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Junior drops his hands momentarily and Gentry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Gentry.
Gentry connects with a nice looking jab.
Gentry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentry scores with a jab to the body.
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junior momentarily.
A jab from Gentry does it's job there.
Gentry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neymar Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Gentry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gentry drops his hands momentarily and Junior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gentry jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Gentry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gentry is putting a hurting on Junior here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gentry throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gentry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gentry is working Junior over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matt Gentry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gentry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Gentry connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Junior some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Gentry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gentry happy to just control the position for now.
Gentry landing strikes.
Gentry wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Junior takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gentry working away.
Junior taking a bit of punishment here - Gentry scoring with strikes. #T4#
Check out the look on Gentry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gentry lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Junior down.
Junior parries the strikes from Gentry easily there. Gentry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Junior to escape.
Junior takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gentry has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gentry lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Junior hang on?
Gentry lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Gentry.#ROC#
Junior is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Matt Gentry wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Matt Gentry rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
BRFC 42
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Gentry scores with a jab to the head.
Burpha misses with a looping left.
Burpha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gentry throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry lands with a good body shot.
Gentry throws a hook but Burpha blocks it.
Burpha flicks out a counter leg kick but Gentry steps away.
Burpha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gentry. That did some damage!
Gentry 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.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Burpha.
Gentry digs a good hook to Burpha's body.
Gentry throws a body punch but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha lands a jab.
Burpha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gentry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Gentry sees coming a mile off.
Gentry lands with a shot to the body.
Gentry misses with a wild body shot.
Gentry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burpha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha throws a low kick, looking for Gentry's leg but Gentry calmly moves out of range.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burpha.
Gentry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha moves away from the strike by Gentry.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burpha sprawls well. Burpha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Gentry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burpha tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentry misses the target.
Burpha lands with a shot to the body.
Burpha keeps Gentry at a distance using the push kick.
Bapu Burpha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gentry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Gentry is looking to wear down Burpha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burpha.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Burpha manages to avoid it.
Burpha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burpha throws a body punch but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry moves out of range as Burpha strikes.
Burpha walks into a straight right hand from Gentry.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Burpha catches Gentry right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Gentry shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burpha trying to control but Gentry postures up.
#T4#
Gentry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burpha 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 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
Burpha is trying is best to control the position here.
Gentry is stalling here. Burpha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gentry seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burpha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gentry tries to improve position but can't.
Burpha is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gentry will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gentry tries to bench press Burpha off him but Burpha keeps the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burpha working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapu Burpha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Burpha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gentry takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha stuns Gentry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Burpha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentry. Gentry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.
Burpha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gentry will feel that in the morning.
Burpha throws a looping overhand right but Gentry ducks down to avoid it.
Burpha throws a sloppy body shot
and Gentry counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Gentry drives through and clinches with Burpha against the ropes.
Gentry tries to work over Burpha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burpha prevents a body shot from Gentry.
Gentry taking a breather. #T1#
Burpha tries a body shot but Gentry blocks it.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Gentry as the two fighters clinch.
Burpha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burpha misses with a body punch.
Gentry leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Burpha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Burpha.
Burpha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burpha lands an uppercut.
Burpha digs a right hand into Gentry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gentry's gas tank.
Burpha swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the ropes.
Gentry tries a body shot but Burpha blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Burpha as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Gentry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burpha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gentry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentry blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Burpha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentry misses with a body shot
and Burpha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gentry swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burpha avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Burpha feints a counter leg kick.
Gentry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentry defending well as Burpha loads up on a big left hand.
Gentry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burpha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gentry.
Burpha throws a shot from downtown. Gentry moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burpha.#T3#
Gentry jabs Burpha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentry walks into a stiff left hand from Burpha.
Burpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burpha lands a slapping body shot.
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.
Bapu Burpha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burpha throws a lazy right hand but Gentry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burpha missing with a left hand there. Gentry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentry moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Gentry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Burpha blocking some punches.
Gentry throws a punch but it's blocked by Burpha.
Burpha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gentry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentry can't find room to land a body shot as Burpha controls the action.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Burpha.
Burpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentry controls his hands.
Burpha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Burpha avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the ropes.
Gentry can't find room to land a body shot as Burpha controls the action.
Burpha misses with the head strike.
Burpha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burpha's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Gentry.
Gentry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burpha backwards.
Burpha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gentrys head. #BC2#
Burpha breaks the clinch.
Burpha connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapu Burpha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gentry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Burpha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gentry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Gentry misses its intended target.
Burpha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burpha.
Gentry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burpha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bapu Burpha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burpha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gentry lands a slapping body shot.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burpha connects with a crisp jab. #T1##TD#
Gentry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burpha sprawls well initially but Gentry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burpha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gentry. #SUB2#
Burpha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gentry pulls his head out easily.
Burpha desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Burpha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gentry working over Burpha with some ground and pound. Burpha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burpha is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Burpha keeping control of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gentry lands a nice short elbow.
Gentry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gentry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gentry is looking to advance position but Burpha won't allow it.
Gentry 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. #T3#
Burpha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gentry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gentry's back!
Burpha has the hooks in. Gentry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Burpha is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gentry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burpha not allowing Gentry to control his hands.
Burpha tries to get the hooks in deep but Gentry pushed the leg off. #T4#
Gentry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gentry trying to control the action but Burpha just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Gentry right now.
Gentry trying to control the action but Burpha just sinks the hooks in.
Burpha is looking to control Gentry but Gentry is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapu Burpha really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Burpha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burpha delivers a nice body kick.
Gentry throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
Burpha tries to land a front kick but Gentry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gentry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gentry takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Gentry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burpha. That one must have hurt.
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Gentry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Burpha is just out of range.
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentry was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Burpha thows a body kick. Gentry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gentry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burpha.
Gentry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gentry is looking to clinch.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burpha.
Burpha misses with a left hand
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Gentry misses with a left hand
and Burpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
A big right from Burpha misses.
Burpha staying out of range there.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Gentry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burpha takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
Burpha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burpha throws a body kick that misses
and Gentry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burpha.
Gentry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gentry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Burpha.
Gentry lands a jab to Burpha's midsection.
Burpha thows a leg kick but Gentry checks it
and Gentry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha stuns Gentry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gentry throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.#T3#
Gentry falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Burpha counter with a right hand.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gentry lands with a cross.
Gentry misses with a hook. Burpha ducked under it nicely.
Burpha scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
Burpha lands with a nice body punch.
Burpha scores with a decent looking hook.
Burpha slips under a jab from Gentry.
Burpha looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Burpha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gentry counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Gentry throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burpha is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gentry tries to clinch up.
Burpha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gentry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burpha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burpha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burpha.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burpha enables Gentry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burpha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gentry wants to pass the guard but Burpha is keeping the position.
Burpha wants to control the position but Gentry says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gentry working over Burpha with some ground and pound. Burpha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gentry wants to free his trapped foot but Burpha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bapu Burpha 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!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Gentry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burpha connects with the punch.
Burpha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gentry throws a shot to the body.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Burpha to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Burpha.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Gentry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Burpha throws a sloppy head kick and Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry staying out of range there.
Gentry seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gentry lands a jab to Burpha's midsection.
Burpha misses with a hook.
Gentry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gentry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burpha as he jumps to the side.
Gentry lands with a shot to the body.
Matt Gentry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Burpha.
Gentry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burpha avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry throws an overhand right that lands on Burpha's shoulder, as Burpha tries to avoid the shot.
Gentry misses with a straight left.
Burpha misses with a kick to the body
and Gentry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gentry blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burpha throws a hook but Gentry avoids it easily.
Gentry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burpha thuds his right hand into Gentry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
A big left from Gentry misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentry misses the target.
Gentry scores with a jab to the head.
Burpha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burpha slips a straight right by Gentry.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burpha.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Burpha is looking to slow Gentry down with leg kicks.
Burpha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gentry swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burpha.
Burpha connects with a body shot.
Gentry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice jab there from Gentry. #T4#
Burpha scores with a leg kick.
Burpha throws a sloppy head kick and Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burpha counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Burpha as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Burpha does no damage.
Gentry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burpha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burpha thumps Gentry with a low kick.
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burpha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Bapu Burpha wins by unanimous decision!
Bapu Burpha is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Bapu Burpha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
BRFC 35
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Esposito lands with a slapping head kick.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentry moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a jab to the body
and Gentry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentry lunges at Esposito with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Esposito 's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Esposito .
Esposito ducks right into an uppercut from Gentry.
Esposito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Esposito - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Esposito slips under a jab from Gentry.
A little feinted left hand from Esposito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Esposito staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gentry.
Gentry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Esposito looks to throw a body kick
and Gentry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentry scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Esposito .
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Esposito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gentry just manages to avoid it.
Gentry moves out of range of the body kick.
Gentry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gentry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gentry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito .
Gentry misses with an uppercut. Esposito saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Esposito . That's going to slow Gentry down.
Esposito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Esposito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentry looks to land a combination but Esposito avoids it well. #T2#
Gentry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esposito looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Esposito throws a body kick that misses.
Gentry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Esposito . Esposito obviously looking to wear him down.
Dante Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esposito is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gentry misses with an uppercut.
Esposito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gentry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Esposito tries to land a body kick
and Gentry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Esposito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Gentry slips the punch.#T3#
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Esposito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Gentry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentry misses with a wild body shot.
Gentry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Esposito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Esposito misses.
A head kick from Esposito lands but Gentry takes it in his stride.
Gentry throws a right hand that Esposito ducks under and follows up with a left that Esposito also avoids with ease.
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Gentry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentry.
Some wild striking there from Gentry.
A quick step to the side and Esposito tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito throws out a powerful jab.
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Esposito 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gentry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Esposito scrambles back to his feet.
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentry manages to avoid it.
Gentry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Gentry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Esposito . #TD2#
Gentry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Esposito is trying to control but Gentry manages to pass to mount!
Esposito tries to hold on but Gentry pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentry breaks from Esposito 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gentry lands a couple of good shots and Esposito has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gentry keeps control of the position as Esposito tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Gentry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Esposito 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Gentry. Beautiful body shot.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Gentry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito .
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Gentry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gentry on the side of the head.
Gentry just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esposito slips under a jab from Gentry.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Esposito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Esposito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gentry at a distance.
A low kick from Esposito misses
and Gentry counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Gentry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Gentry's head but Gentry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentry throws a hook to the side of Esposito 's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esposito misses with a right hand
and Gentry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Esposito .
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Esposito as he avoids it easily.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Gentry sees coming a mile off.
And Gentry tries to counter it with a takedown but Esposito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Gentry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito punishes Gentry's body with a nice straight punch.
Esposito blocks a jab.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a leg kick
and Gentry counters with a nice uppercut.
Matt Gentry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esposito looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gentry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Esposito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Esposito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Gentry misses.
Esposito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Esposito paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Esposito clobbers Gentry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gentry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito thumps Gentry with a low kick.
Gentry throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Gentry checks a leg kick.
Gentry wants to counter the offense by Esposito and move into the clinch position.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body.
Gentry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Esposito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gentrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gentry stuns Esposito with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Esposito throws a leg kick
and Gentry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick
and Gentry counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Esposito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Esposito misses with a left hand
and Gentry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Esposito takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Gentry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Esposito 's guard.
Gentry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esposito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gentry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gentry is pushing down on Esposito 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Esposito is fighting to maintain full guard but Gentry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gentry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Esposito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gentry.
Esposito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gentry on the ground.
Esposito is looking for a sweep. Gentry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esposito is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gentry jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Gentry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Esposito 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gentry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gentry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentry checks a low kick from Esposito .
Gentry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gentry checks a leg kick.
Gentry fails to land with a series of punches.
Esposito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Gentry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gentry is in Esposito 's guard.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Gentry from controlling successfully.
Matt Gentry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gentry passes into half guard.
Esposito wants to control but Gentry passes into side.
Gentry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Esposito is looking to regain half guard here but Gentry keeps moving and retains side control.
Esposito dodges the ground and pound from Gentry.
A lull in the action here.
Gentry lands a decent elbow from side control.
Esposito is pushing Gentry's head away, looking to escape. Gentry manages to hold on to the position though.
Esposito takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gentry grinds an elbow into Esposito 's temple.
Gentry lands a nice forearm strike.
Gentry wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
Esposito tries to escape but Gentry is in control. #T2#
Gentry scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Esposito to see if he's OK.
Gentry landing a few strikes.
Esposito is trying to get back to half guard.
Gentry cracks Esposito with a big elbow.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gentry works to advance to full mount. Esposito defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gentry lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Esposito takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gentry lands a couple of good shots and Esposito has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito wants to control his opponent's hands but Gentry gets his hands free. #T3#
I really don't envy Esposito right now.
Gentry trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Esposito is taking damage to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gentry is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Esposito grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Esposito is trying to break free.
Gentry lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ROC2#
Esposito is rocked!
Gentry is punishing Esposito with some ground and pound.
Oh Esposito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esposito is taking damage to the body and head.
Esposito can't escape the position.
Gentry has Esposito flattened out and is raining down punches.
Gentry trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
Gentry lands with a hammerfist to the side of Esposito 's head.
Esposito trying to control the hands but Gentry won't let him.
Gentry controls the position.
Gentry throwing damaging strikes from the back! Esposito could be in trouble here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Esposito seems to have got his legs back now.
Esposito is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Gentry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gentry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Esposito looks to land a body kick but Gentry moved away.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentry lands with a nice body punch.
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Gentry lands a head shot.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Esposito throws a leg kick
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Esposito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Esposito swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esposito throws a push kick but Gentry slaps the foot to one side.
Gentry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
Esposito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Esposito scores with a nice body kick.
Gentry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Esposito . Esposito obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito .
Esposito walks into a jab.
Gentry digs a good hook to Esposito 's body.
Gentry moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Gentry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Esposito lands a jab.#T2#
Gentry scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Gentry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito is trying to control but can't.
Gentry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Esposito is trying to escape back to his feet but Gentry uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Esposito is not content to let Gentry control the position.
Esposito takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Gentry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Esposito struggling a bit here.
Gentry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Gentry working the body and head with strikes.
Gentry landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Esposito 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gentry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Gentry works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gentry working the body and head with strikes.
Esposito takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Gentry working the head with strikes.
Esposito on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Esposito on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Esposito tries to get out of the position.
Esposito is trying to control Gentry's posture but Gentry avoids it.
Gentry staying calm.
Esposito tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gentry presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gentry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gentry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Esposito can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Gentry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Gentry.
Esposito working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Gentry is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Esposito can't fight it off and eventually Gentry manages to take the fight to the floor. Esposito looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gentry forces his way into half guard.
Esposito is not content to let Gentry control the position.
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. Gentry connects with a nice short shot to Esposito 's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito is not content to let Gentry control the position.
Gentry working the head and body with strikes.
Gentry thows a huge punch but Esposito dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Gentry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gentry trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Esposito trying to hold on to Gentry's head to control him but Gentry postures up.
Gentry lands with a punch from half guard.
Gentry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gentry wants to free his trapped foot but Esposito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gentry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Esposito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gentry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Esposito with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dante Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gentry is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Esposito !
Esposito is trying desperately to improve position.
Esposito wants to control but Gentry is having none of it.
Esposito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gentry looking to control but Esposito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Esposito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gentry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Esposito looks a forlorn figure.
Gentry raining down shots from the mount!
Gentry landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Esposito in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gentry lands with some strikes.
Gentry unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Esposito wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Gentry celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Gentry! Matt Gentry retains his lightweight title!
Matt Gentry 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.
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#R1#
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Ben Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Gentry takes one on the button.
Gentry avoids the body shot from Miller.
Gentry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentry lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gentry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Gentry coming out on top.
Gentry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry scores with a jab to the body.
Miller jabs Gentry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gentry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gentry swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gentry, as that shot connected.
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gentry.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller swings for the body but Gentry moves out of range.
As Miller looks to move away, Gentry throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Matt Gentry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller is looking to chop away at Gentry's legs.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.#CL#
Gentry pushes Miller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gentry can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Gentry leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Miller prevents a body shot from Gentry.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentry.
Gentry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Miller 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.
Gentry holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentry controls his hands.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Gentry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gentry lands a body shot.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gentry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentry.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gentry throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Gentry checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gentry blocks the leg kick.
Gentry misses with a wild body shot.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentry.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gentry.
Gentry just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Gentry lands a jab-cross combination.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentry is able to avoid easily.
Gentry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gentry checks a low kick from Miller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gentry defends it well.
Jab by Gentry.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Gentry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Gentry tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matt Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentry moves away.
Gentry connects with a body shot.
Miller throws a head kick but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Gentry checks it.
Miller avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentry blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Matt Gentry is winning the standup battle so far.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Gentry.
Gentry moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Miller shoots in but Gentry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Gentry lands a jab to the nose.
Gentry throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller moves out of range as Gentry strikes.
Gentry moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.#T1##TD2#
Miller looking to score a takedown here. Gentry is defending well but Miller drives through and ends up in Gentry's guard.
Gentry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gentry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gentry keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller postures up.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gentry trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Gentry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Gentry keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Gentry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gentry is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gentry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gentry has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Gentry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gentry defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB2#
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gentry defends well.
Miller trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Miller has an active guard here but Gentry has managed to pass into half guard.
Gentry prevents Miller from improving his position.
Gentry trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gentry prevents Miller from improving his position.
Gentry is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gentry controlling the action here.
Miller gets full guard.
Miller wants to sweep here but Gentry controlling him for the moment.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentry wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Gentry is out of range.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws a body punch but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Gentry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miller misses with a low kick.
As Miller tries to get set, Gentry tries to push him back and clinch up but Miller manages to avoid the attempt.
Gentry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Gentry takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gentry's head backwards.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gentry tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
#T1#
Miller prevents a body shot from Gentry.
A left hand lands to the body for Gentry.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentry looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
Gentry misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Miller sizes up Gentry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller throws a leg kick but Gentry checks it.
Gentry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miller back to the ropes. Gentry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gentry looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gentry defends it well.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gentry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Miller lands with a nice combination. Gentry backs away looking to recover.
Gentry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller misses with a hook
#CL#
and Gentry moves into the clinch.
Gentry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Gentry scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentry.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
Gentry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Gentry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gentry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gentry rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Miller throws a right hand that Gentry ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentry also avoids with ease.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Gentry's shoulder, as Gentry tries to avoid the shot.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gentry checks it well.
Gentry throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller with the counter takedown but Gentry avoids it easily.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Miller throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentry.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentry lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the ropes and back into range.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentry dodges the punch combination from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Gentry avoids it.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller avoids the body shot from Gentry.
A shot to the liver by Gentry. Beautiful body shot.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Gentry moved out of range.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gentry as he jumps to the side.
Gentry avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Matt Gentry did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Gentry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentry was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Gentry off balance momentarily.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentry was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Gentry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gentry counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Gentry takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller digs a good body shot into Gentry's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a leg kick but Gentry checks it.
Gentry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Gentry blocks the body kick.
Gentry staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.#T1#
Gentry swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentry manages to avoid it.
Gentry throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Gentry.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Gentry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
A cross from Gentry lands.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller slips under a jab from Gentry.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentry wants to clinch.#T2#
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller wants to slow Gentry down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gentry swivels and escapes.
Gentry throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Gentry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gentry.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the ropes.
Gentry throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gentry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentry misses with the head strike.
Gentry has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gentry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
A left lands for Gentry.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Gentry sprawls well.
Matt Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller 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 Gentry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gentry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Gentry moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Gentry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Gentry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller misses with a low kick as Gentry jumps back.#CL#
Gentry has Miller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gentry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gentry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Gentry tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gentry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gentry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry had his way with Ben Miller in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Miller avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller swings for the body but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gentry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Gentry.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller connects with the punch.
Miller goes for a double leg but Gentry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gentry continues to drive forward.
Miller throws a low kick but Gentry avoids it.
Miller misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Gentry moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gentry counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentry misses with the combination.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Gentry's shoulder, as Gentry tries to avoid the shot.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Gentry backs away looking to recover.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Gentry.#T2#
Miller is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Gentry sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Gentry lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gentry checks a leg kick.
Miller looks to land a combination but Gentry avoids it well.
A jab from Gentry misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gentry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Gentry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Gentry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentry.
Miller throws a leg kick but Gentry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gentry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Gentry blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Gentry lands a body shot.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gentry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller punishes Gentry's body with a nice straight punch.
Gentry connects with a looping right hand.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Gentry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentry wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
Miller takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentry is able to avoid easily.
Ben Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gentry trying to control from the bottom.
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 Matt Gentry.
I think Gentry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Matt Gentry wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Gentry retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Matt Gentry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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