PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Quick will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sinclair
vs
Quick

185 cm
26
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

194 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Quick!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quick as he jumps to the side.
Quick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quick throws a right hand that Sinclair ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinclair also avoids with ease.
Quick throws a combination. Sinclair tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Quick throws a shot to the body.
Sinclair avoids the body shot from Quick.
Quick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sinclair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sinclair definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt - Quick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quick misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Quick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quick.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a takedown but Quick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sinclair's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
Sinclair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quick scores with a decent looking hook.
Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quick.
A jab from Quick finds it's way through Sinclair's defenses.
Quick works the jab nicely.
Quick misses with a two punch combination.
Sinclair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sinclair.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quick but Quick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sinclair.
Quick digs a good hook to Sinclair's body.
Sinclair tries to score with a low kick but Quick moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Sinclair with that takedown attempt.

Sinclair shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quick's guard.
Sinclair sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick wants to sweep here but Sinclair controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quick working a defensive guard here.

Bob Sinclair has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a series of punches but Quick moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Sinclair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sinclairs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quick connects with a crisp jab.
Quick misses with a looping right.
Quick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Sinclair counters by clinching up.
Quick is trying to force a seperation but Sinclair has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinclair has Quick pressed against the cage.

Sinclair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Quick dominated that 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.

Sinclair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Quick both land. Nice combination.
Quick scores with a jab.

Sinclair is rocked!
Quick misses with a double jab
and Sinclair counters with a head kick. That will keep Quick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sinclair dodges the punch combination from Quick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Quick.
Quick blocks a head kick by Sinclair.
Quick is breathing heavily.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Quick sprawls well.
Quick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sinclair backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair throws a front kick aimed at Quick's knee but Quick avoids it well.
Quick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bob Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sinclairs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quick misses with a double jab.
Sinclair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sinclair looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick looks to land a combination but Sinclair avoids it well.
Quick throws a lazy uppercut
and Sinclair counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair slips under a jab from Quick.
Quick misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Quick moves out of range.
Jimmy Quick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Quick sprawls well.
Jimmy Quick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quick as he jumps to the side.
Sinclair feints a jab promting Quick to slip. Sinclair then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Quick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Quick misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Sinclair.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sinclair's head.

Sinclair darts in and clinches Quick up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sinclair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sinclair avoiding damage.
Sinclair keeps control of Quick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sinclair goes for a takedown attempt but Quick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quick scores with a one two! Sinclair had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown but Quick shows good takedown defense.
Quick looks to land a right hand but Sinclair moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sinclair. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sinclair.
Quick throws a poor cross that misses
and Sinclair counters with a two punch combo.
Quick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sinclair pushes Quick up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quick letting Sinclair take a breather here.

Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
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 Bob Sinclair will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck for Sinclair with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Sinclair or perhaps it was just good defense by Quick which made him look bad.
Quick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sinclair counters with a body kick that stops Quick in his tracks momentarily.
Quick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Quick.
Quick misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Quick. Those never looked like landing.
Quick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sinclairs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sinclair shoots in looking for a takedown. Quick tries to sprawl out of it but Sinclair keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sinclair counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Quick.

Sinclair instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Sinclair has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Quick uses from the top position.
Quick trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Quick stops Sinclair from standing up.
Sinclair is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bob Sinclair has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Quick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sinclair fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quick avoids it really well and circles away.
Sinclair shoots in but no luck this time.
Quick misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Quick as Sinclair shoots in.

Sinclair clinches with his opponent.
Quick is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Quick manages to break the clinch.
Quick scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sinclair is defended easily by Quick.
Quick throws a one two combo.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Quick is having none of it.

Sinclair looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Quick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair controlling from side mount.
Quick is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinclair just content to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Sinclair decides to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sinclair showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sinclair 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!