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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 602 Round 2
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
TheDestroya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gentry was covering up waiting for the punch and TheDestroya finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Gentry wriggles free and stands up.
TheDestroya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Gentry closes the distance and pushes TheDestroya back into the cage.#TD2#
TheDestroya jumps into guard, dragging Gentry to the mat.
TheDestroya wants to sweep here but Gentry controlling him for the moment.
TheDestroya throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gentry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gentry won't allow TheDestroya to sweep him here. #T1#
Gentry throws a strike but TheDestroya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
TheDestroya tries to free his leg and advance position but Gentry is retaining full guard.
Gentry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as TheDestroya controls the pace.#SUB#
Gentry has his foot on TheDestroya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. TheDestroya works his way back into a safe position though.
Gentry is trying to keep TheDestroya in close.
Gentry keeping moving, preventing TheDestroya from controlling successfully.
TheDestroya sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TheDestroya postures up in Gentry's guard and throws a big left but Gentry blocks it.
TheDestroya seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gentry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Gentry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching TheDestroya on his heels. He'll look to pass TheDestroya's guard now, I'm sure.
Gentry postures up.
Gentry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
TheDestroya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gentry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gentry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TheDestroya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gentry wants to control from the top but TheDestroya keeps moving.
TheDestroya wants to stand up but Gentry is controlling him.
TheDestroya is trying to control the position but Gentry postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU#
Gentry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on TheDestroya, up you get! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Gentry moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gentry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TheDestroya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gentry. #CL2#
TheDestroya clinches. #TD#
Gentry pulls guard successfully.
Gentry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentry has a closed guard, preventing TheDestroya from standing up. #SUB#
Gentry is looking for a triangle but TheDestroya pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco Gentry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Gentry rushes TheDestroya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gentry is trying to maintain a safe position but TheDestroya gets an underhook and turns Gentry into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
TheDestroya fails to pull guard.
Gentry is trying to maintain a safe position but TheDestroya gets an underhook and turns Gentry into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gentry as the two fighters clinch.
TheDestroya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gentry smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
TheDestroya gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheDestroya is trying to break free.#BC#
Gentry breaks the clinch.
Jaco Gentry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Gentry clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gentry obliges.
Gentry goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheDestroya prevents it.
Gentry pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Gentry breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Gentry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gentry has had enough of the clinch but TheDestroya keeps him there for the moment.
TheDestroya wants a takedown but no success here.
Jaco Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas TheDestroya.
TheDestroya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
TheDestroya is trying to drag Gentry to the mat but Gentry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Gentry leaning against his opponent.
TheDestroya misses with a punch on the inside.
TheDestroya jumps guard but Gentry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
TheDestroya is trying to drag Gentry to the mat but Gentry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Gentry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gentry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gentry wants to improve his position but instead TheDestroya has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Gentry trying to hold on to TheDestroya's head to control him but TheDestroya postures up.
TheDestroya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gentry controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
TheDestroya is controlling the pace.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gentry has hold of TheDestroya's hands but TheDestroya slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gentry wants to control but TheDestroya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
TheDestroya controlling the action here.
Gentry is looking for a sweep. TheDestroya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco Gentry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
TheDestroya wants to slow Gentry down by chopping away at his legs.
Gentry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Gentry gets caught napping as TheDestroya dives in and scores a takedown. Gentry manages to retain guard.
Tamas TheDestroya has got the better of the ground game so far.
TheDestroya forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
TheDestroya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gentry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Gentry wriggles free and stands up. #T1##CL#
Gentry rushes TheDestroya and presses him up against the cage.
TheDestroya has Gentry pressed against the cage.
TheDestroya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gentry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gentry successfully pulls guard.
TheDestroya stands and throws Gentry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gentry struggling a bit here.
Gentry is not content to let TheDestroya control the position. #ES#
Gentry throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Gentry tries for a takedown but TheDestroya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
TheDestroya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gentry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. TheDestroya is in Gentry's guard.
TheDestroya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TheDestroya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheDestroya wants to control but Gentry is keeping him busy.
Gentry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but TheDestroya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gentry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but TheDestroya has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
A lull in the action here as TheDestroya stalls from top position.
Gentry taking a bit of punishment here - TheDestroya scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheDestroya controls the position from side control.#ES#
Gentry bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
TheDestroya misses with a takedown attempt - Gentry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TheDestroya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gentry counters with a three punch combo that has TheDestroya backing up. TheDestroya nods at Gentry to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaco Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas TheDestroya.#CL#
TheDestroya gets tackled into the cage by Gentry. Gentry maintains the clinch. #BC#
Gentry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gentry has taken the fight to the clinch.
TheDestroya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gentry walks away with a smile on his face. TheDestroya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
TheDestroya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gentry sets himself, and TheDestroya steps forward looking for the clinch! Gentry avoids it this time.
TheDestroya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gentry is fending him off so far but TheDestroya persists. Nope, Gentry circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Gentry darts in and clinches TheDestroya up against the cage.
Tamas TheDestroya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaco Gentry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheDestroya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaco Gentry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Jaco Gentry wins by unanimous decision!
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