PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erin Dolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Sinc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erin Dolor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dolor
vs
Sinc

178 cm
26
162 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

178 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erin Dolor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Sinc!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dolor.

Sinc moves into range and clinches up with Dolor.
Dolor prevents Sinc from breaking the clinch.
Dolor has Sinc pressed against the cage, preventing Sinc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dolor tries to score a body lock takedown but Sinc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sinc is trying to push Dolor away but Dolor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sinc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sinc wants to break the clinch but can't.

Dolor has Sinc pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dolor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sinc tumbling to the mat - Dolor dives into Sinc's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sinc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dolor.
Dolor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sinc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dolor throws a strike but Sinc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sinc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dolor's guard.

Sinc gets to his feet - Dolor follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sinc rushes Dolor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dolor wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Dolor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinc is trying to break the clinch but Dolor has him pressed against the cage.
Dolor goes for a takedown attempt but Sinc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from Sinc misses.
Sinc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dolor.

Sinc has managed to clinch.
Dolor has Sinc pressed against the cage.
Dolor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dolor tries for a takedown but Sinc manages to get underhooks.
Dolor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sinc pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sinc rushes Dolor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dolor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sinc's efforts to push away.
Dolor has Sinc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sinc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Sinc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dolor has Sinc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sinc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Dolor lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dolor looks to land a strike but Sinc avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dolor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dolor content to stall in guard here.
Dolor throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolor throws an elbow that misses. Sinc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dolor's guard. Nice move by Sinc!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinc wants to stand but Dolor is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 Erin Dolor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sinc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sinc tries to break free but Dolor pushes him back against the cage.
Dolor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sinc is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Dolor has hold of one of Sinc's legs. Sinc is fighting the takedown attempt but Dolor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sinc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dolor.
Dolor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dolor.
Dolor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolor throws an elbow that misses. Sinc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dolor's guard. Nice move by Sinc!
Sinc wants to stand but Dolor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Dolor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sinc wants to get up but he can't break Dolor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sinc gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Dolor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sinc tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dolor is in Sinc's guard.
Dolor is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinc has wrist control.
Dolor is working Sinc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dolor lands a couple of elbows.
Dolor landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dolor postures up in Sinc's guard and throws a big left but Sinc blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dolor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dolor throws a strike but Sinc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sinc would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolor is pulling down on Sinc's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dolor shoots in looking for a takedown. Sinc tries to sprawl out of it but Dolor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sinc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Dolor closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erin Dolor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sinc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sinc is trying to break the clinch but Dolor has him pressed against the cage.

Dolor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sinc looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sinc is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolor drops an elbow to the side of Sinc's head.
Dolor is trying to control. Sinc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dolor throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sinc to regain full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dolor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dolor throws an elbow that misses. Sinc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dolor's guard. Nice move by Sinc!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinc wants to stand and escape but instead Dolor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dolor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dolor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dolor throwing strikes from guard but Sinc blocks nicely.
Dolor is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinc has wrist control.
Dolor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dolor throws a strike but Sinc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sinc would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinc wants to stand and escape but instead Dolor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dolor is in close to Sinc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dolor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinc wants to stand up but Dolor is controlling him.
Sinc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dolor looking to pass the guard.
Dolor prevents Sinc from getting back to his feet.
Karl Sinc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erin Dolor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dolor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erin Dolor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dolor, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erin Dolor!
During a confident post fight interview, Erin Dolor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.