PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Sinclaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ribery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sinclaire
vs
Ribery

169 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
213 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Sinclaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ribery!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinclaire slips a jab and a cross from Ribery.
Nice sprawl there from Ribery as Sinclaire shoots in.
Sinclaire really is a fat lump.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sinclaire.
Ribery looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribery lands a head shot.

It looks like Shane Sinclaire has been cut.
Sinclaire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ribery pinned against the cage. Ribery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Sinclaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Sinclaire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sinclaire somewhat.
Sinclaire shoots in but Ribery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ribery stuffs the takedown attempt from Sinclaire. Sinclaire gets slowly back to his feet.
Sinclaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribery.

Sinclaire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sinclaire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sinclaire is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribery throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Ribery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinclaire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ribery is trying to control Sinclaire's posture but Sinclaire avoids it.

Sinclaire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Sinclaire is trying to get an arm triangle but Ribery is defending well.

Sinclaire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribery knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ribery wants to control but Sinclaire postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribery is looking to regain half guard here but Sinclaire keeps moving and retains side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ribery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ribery moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Sinclaire goes down! Can Ribery finish him!?
Ribery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sinclaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sinclaire keeping moving, preventing Ribery from controlling successfully.

Sinclaire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sinclaire keeping moving, preventing Ribery from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sinclaire 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sinclaire looking for subs off his back but Ribery has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sinclaire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sinclaire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribery is controlling the pace.
Ribery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ribery is controlling the pace.
Sinclaire is looking to improve his position.

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.
Ribery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sinclaire is pressing down on Ribery's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sinclaire looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ribery puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ribery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribery takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sinclaire is looking for a sweep. Ribery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sinclaire looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribery wants to take a breather but Sinclaire is having none of it.
Sinclaire works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Ribery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Sinclaire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sinclaire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Ribery moves into the clinch.
Sinclaire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sinclaire jumps guard but Ribery stands there with Sinclaire around his waist. Sinclaire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Sinclaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ribery obliges.
Ribery lands a left hand.

Shane Sinclaire's cut is getting worse.

Ribery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Ribery lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sinclaire doesn't seem phased though.
Ribery smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Shane Sinclaire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!

Sinclaire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sinclaire in the domination position with Ribery hanging on.
Ribery is trying to control Sinclaire's posture but Sinclaire avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribery is trying to improve his position.
Sinclaire working away.

Sinclaire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ribery manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sinclaire's best efforts.

Sinclaire seems to be looking for submissions.
Ribery is looking for a sweep. Sinclaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sinclaire is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ribery reverses the position - he's now on top in Sinclaire's guard.

Sinclaire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribery trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sinclaire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sinclaire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribery controls the pace.

Sinclaire looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribery passes into half guard.
Sinclaire wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sinclaire won't allow Ribery to pass to mount.
Sinclaire is looking to get back to full guard here but Ribery has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sinclaire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sinclaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribery throwing shots but Sinclaire is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ribery keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Sinclaire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ribery. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sinclaire moves into full guard.

Sinclaire throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ribery escapes and throws Sinclaire's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ribery wants to control but Sinclaire is keeping him busy.
Ribery misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinclaire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sinclaire is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ribery jumps into side control!
Sinclaire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Ribery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Sinclaire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sinclaire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shane Sinclaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribery lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Sinclaire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Ribery!