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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Sinclair (ranked 3949 p4p, 4689 weight class) and Alex MacLaughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex MacLaughlin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair tries to clinch there but MacLaughlin circles away.
Sinclair gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacLaughlin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacLaughlin trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
MacLaughlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacLaughlin stopping the sweep attempt from Sinclair.
MacLaughlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sinclair looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacLaughlin is one step ahead there.
MacLaughlin wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacLaughlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacLaughlin wants to pass the guard but Sinclair is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair trying to control the position.
Sinclair can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacLaughlin controls the pace.
MacLaughlin wants to pass the guard but Sinclair is keeping the position.
MacLaughlin has gone for a leg lock! Sinclair slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacLaughlin's guard.
MacLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Sinclair postures up.
MacLaughlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sinclair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sinclair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacLaughlin is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin managing to control the position.
MacLaughlin controls Sinclair momentarily but Sinclair frees himself.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but MacLaughlin keeps moving.
MacLaughlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinclair. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacLaughlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLaughlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sinclair's guard.
MacLaughlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sinclair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacLaughlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacLaughlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sinclair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacLaughlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sinclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacLaughlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sinclair controls MacLaughlin momentarily but MacLaughlin frees himself.
MacLaughlin looking to pass the guard.
MacLaughlin content to stall in guard here.
MacLaughlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinclair is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sinclair looking for a guillotine here but MacLaughlin defends easily.
Sinclair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLaughlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sinclair is keeping the position for now.
Sinclair is pulling down on MacLaughlin's head. It's preventing any offense from MacLaughlin, at least for the moment.
Sinclair looking for a guillotine here but MacLaughlin defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLaughlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sinclair is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MacLaughlin, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex MacLaughlin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacLaughlin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sinclair looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sinclair manages to get back to half guard.
Sinclair tries to get to full guard but MacLaughlin has control of the leg.
Sinclair actively working from the bottom here.
Sinclair is not content to let MacLaughlin control the position.
Alex MacLaughlin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sinclair regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair keeping moving, preventing MacLaughlin from controlling successfully.
Sinclair looking for a sweep. Not yet Sinclair, not yet.
MacLaughlin wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
Sinclair looking for a guillotine here but MacLaughlin defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair keeping full guard, as MacLaughlin tries to pass.
MacLaughlin trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Sinclair keeping full guard, as MacLaughlin tries to pass.
Sinclair controls MacLaughlin momentarily but MacLaughlin frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sinclair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacLaughlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacLaughlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacLaughlin content to stall in guard here.
MacLaughlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sinclair 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.
MacLaughlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sinclair gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sinclair clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
MacLaughlin has managed to slip his arm under Sinclair's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sinclair is tapping out! Submission win for MacLaughlin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex MacLaughlin!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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