PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brodie Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitt comes to the cage accompanied by Pitt Don't Play Dat. Sinclair has chosen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pitt
vs
Sinclair

188 cm
30
184 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

180 cm
31
187 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Brute
Cripplers Corner

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Cripplers Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Pitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brodie Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sinclair lands a nice looking body shot.
Sinclair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinclair closes the distance and clinches up with Pitt, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes Pitt against the cage but Pitt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sinclair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Sinclair misses with a wild body shot.
Pitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinclair moves away.
Sinclair lands a right hook to the body.
Pitt scores with a one two! Sinclair had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sinclair throws a shot from downtown. Pitt moves away and avoids it.
Pitt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sinclair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitt moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sinclair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitt at a distance.
Sinclair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pitt rather than just go for the knockout.
Sinclair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitt.
Sinclair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Pitt has closed the distance and engaged Sinclair in a clinch.
Pitt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sinclair is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Pitt.
Pitt keeps control of Sinclair as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sinclair is struggling to control the position.
Pitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Sinclair trying to control the position but instead, Pitt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sinclair into the cage.
Pitt lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sinclair.
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!
Sinclair blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Pitt.
A head punch on the inside from Pitt fails to land.
A short left from Sinclair.

Sinclair is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pitt can't fight it off and eventually Sinclair manages to take the fight to the floor. Pitt looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sinclair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitt is keeping the position for now.
Sinclair throws an elbow that misses. Pitt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sinclair's guard. Nice move by Pitt!

Sinclair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pitt defends well.
Pitt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sinclair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pitt is stalling in the full guard.

Sinclair has an active guard here but Pitt has managed to pass into half guard.
Sinclair makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sinclair.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt won't allow Sinclair to sweep him here.
Sinclair trying to keep a closed guard but Pitt is proving a slippery customer.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sinclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sinclair is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinclair looks to land a strike but Pitt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brodie Sinclair will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sinclair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pitt circles away.
Sinclair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pitt works Sinclair's body with a nice hook.
Dirk Pitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sinclair is defended easily by Pitt.
Pitt tries to clinch up but Sinclair circles away and keeps his distance.
Pitt throws a nice looking combination but Sinclair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sinclair thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sinclair scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pitt moves in looking to clinch but Sinclair pushes him off.
Sinclair shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pitt pinned against the cage. Pitt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dirk Pitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Sinclair.
Sinclair loads up on a big right hand but Pitt slips the punch.
Sinclair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitt at a distance.
Sinclair slips a jab and a cross from Pitt.
Pitt throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitt.
Sinclair looks to land a left hand but Pitt moved out of range nicely.
Sinclair misses with a wild body shot.
Sinclair misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Pitt.
Pitt misses with a combination
and Sinclair counters with a nice body shot.
Pitt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sinclair.
Dirk Pitt is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown but Pitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sinclair misses with a series of wild punches.
Sinclair avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pitt.
Pitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pitt lands a head kick. Sinclair smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pitt misses with a leg kick.
Pitt throws a head kick but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pitt throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.

Pitt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sinclair throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pitt's head.
Sinclair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pitt managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Pitt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sinclair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitt.
Pitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Pitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitt slips a straight right by Sinclair.
Pitt tries to clinch but Sinclair moves out of range.
Pitt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sinclair closes the distance and clinches up with Pitt, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes Pitt against the cage but Pitt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sinclair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sinclair throws a poor cross that misses
and Pitt counters with a good low kick that Sinclair was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pitt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sinclair.
Pitt wants to clinch.
Pitt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pitt throws a right hand that Sinclair ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinclair also avoids with ease.

Sinclair shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sinclair throws a strike but Pitt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sinclair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair is fighting to break Pitt's control of his arms but Pitt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sinclair is in close to Pitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pitt keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Sinclair throws a big elbow that misses.
Sinclair throws an elbow that misses. Pitt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sinclair's guard. Nice move by Pitt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pitt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pitt looking to sit in guard and control but Sinclair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throws a strike but Pitt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Sinclair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Sinclair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pitt defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Pitt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sinclair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sinclair.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie Sinclair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sinclair has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Sinclair!