PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reonid Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Sinclaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Sinclaire is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Petrov
vs
Sinclaire

182 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reonid Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Sinclaire!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sinclaire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sinclaire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.

Sinclaire is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Petrov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Sinclaire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sinclaire is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sinclaire is working away from the top position though.
Sinclaire should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Petrov tries to kick Sinclaire off but Sinclaire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sinclaire has eaten all the pies!
Petrov wants to control but Sinclaire is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Sinclaire is looking for a kimura here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Sinclaire feints and as Petrov raises his hands in defense, Sinclaire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclaire wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrov is on top in guard.

Sinclaire working for submissions but it's allowed Petrov to get to half guard.
Sinclaire is staying active underneath Petrov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Sinclaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sinclaire looks gassed!
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sinclaire is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov prevents Sinclaire from improving his position.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sinclaire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sinclaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Sinclaire's legs - danger averted.
Sinclaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Sinclaire, not yet.

Sinclaire looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.

Sinclaire is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclaire keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Sinclaire.

Sinclaire is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Petrov trying to control but Sinclaire is working from the bottom.

Sinclaire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.

Sinclaire working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.

Sinclaire has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petrov wants to get up but he can't break Sinclaire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sinclaire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrov was covering up waiting for the punch and Sinclaire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sinclaire looking to pass the guard.
Petrov is trying to control the position but Sinclaire postures up.
Petrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Sinclaire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petrov wants to control but Sinclaire is keeping busy.
Sinclaire moves into full mount! Petrov won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Sinclaire dominated that round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sinclaire shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sinclaire showed some decent athleticism there.

Sinclaire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sinclaire is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.

Sinclaire wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sinclaire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sinclaire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petrov dives on top into guard.
Petrov stops Sinclaire from standing up.

Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Sinclaire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.

Sinclaire looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrov passes into half guard.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Sinclaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sinclaire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Petrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sinclaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sinclaire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Sinclaire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Sinclaire keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Sinclaire wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sinclaire had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Petrov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sinclaire Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Petrov's back instead.

Petrov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sinclaire's arms.

Petrov showing good submission defense here.

Petrov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Petrov showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petrov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Sinclaire looking for the choke but no joy.
Petrov wants to control his opponent's hands but Sinclaire gets his hands free.

Petrov won't enjoy being in this position. Sinclaire looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Petrov is tapping - it's over boys! Sinclaire picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Sinclaire!