PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Reva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reva comes to the cage accompanied by Hopeless Wanderer. This should be fireworks!

Reva
vs
Sin

198 cm
34
260 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

199 cm
33
260 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Reva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Sin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sin to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Alexander Reva has been cut.

Reva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sin wants to get back to his feet.
Reva is thwarting Sin's attempts to control the position.

Reva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sin is just riding it out for now. Reva eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reva is pressing down on Sin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sin is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sin keeps working.

Reva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sin is just riding it out for now. Reva eventually gives up the hold.
Reva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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.
Reva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Reva.

Reva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Reva wants to control but Sin is keeping him busy.
Sin wants to get back to his feet.
Sin struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Reva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Reva is working for a kimura but Sin is defending it quite comfortably.
Reva is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reva wants to take a breather but Sin is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sin works the jab nicely.
Sin missing with a left hand there. Reva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Sin misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sin throws an overhand right that lands on Reva's shoulder, as Reva tries to avoid the shot.
Sin throws a body punch but Reva moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Reva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Reva'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.

Reva closes the distance and clinches up with Sin, looking for a takedown. Reva pushes Sin against the cage but Sin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reva manages to avoid it.
Sin swings for the body but Reva moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Reva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sin.
Sin throws a big shot that misses.
Sin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sin misses with a two punch combination.
Sin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Reva misses.
Sin is looking to score with low kicks.
Sin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Tim Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Sin.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Reva lands a really nice looking cross but Sin seems unphased.
Sin throws an overhand right that lands on Reva's shoulder, as Reva tries to avoid the shot.
Tim Sin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Sin.
Sin jabs at Reva's body.
Reva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sin moves out of range of the strikes.
Reva catches Sin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reva throws the left hand but Sin avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reva.
Sin misses with a double jab.
Sin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reva ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin punishes Reva's body with a nice straight punch.
Reva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sin lands a body shot.
Sin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reva.
Reva lands a nice looking body shot.
Sin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No luck for Reva with that takedown attempt.
Sin misses with an uppercut. Reva saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Reva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sin's guard.
Sin controlling Reva's posture.
Sin keeping moving, preventing Reva from controlling successfully.
Reva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reva stopping the sweep attempt from Sin.
Reva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tim Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sin lands a jab to the nose.
Sin misses with a looping left.
Sin looks to throw the jab but Reva is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Sin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Reva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Reva.
Sin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sin throws a leg kick that misses.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Reva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reva lands a jab.
Sin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Sin.
Sin misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva fails with the takedown.
Sin just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Sin misses.
A lazy left from Reva finds it's target.
Reva looks to land a combination. Sin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reva scores with a nice head shot.
Sin throws a leg kick but Reva moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reva, as that shot connected.
Reva dodges the punch combination from Sin.
Reva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sin backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reva throws a jab when Sin was well out of range.
Sin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reva scores with a three punch combo!
Decent striking displayed by Reva there.
Sin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reva. Reva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sin misses with an uppercut. Reva saw that one coming.
Sin throws a shot from downtown. Reva moves away and avoids it.
Reva slips a straight right by Sin.
Sin misses with a straight right.
Sin misses with a wild combination.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Reva is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin wants to slow Reva down by chopping away at his legs.
Sin misses with a series of wild punches.
Reva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sin misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reva.
Reva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sin.
Sin misses with a shot to the body
and Reva counters with a left and a right that stings Sin.
Sin works Reva's body with a nice hook.
Sin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reva connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sin.
Sin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reva to score with a decent uppercut.
Reva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Reva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin stuffs the takedown attempt from Reva. Reva gets slowly back to his feet.
Reva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sin lands with an uppercut that bounces Reva off the cage and back into range.
Sin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sin leaves Reva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tim Sin just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alexander Reva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Sin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sin keeping moving, preventing Reva from controlling successfully.
Reva preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sin is trying to control the position but Reva postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin keeping full guard, as Reva tries to pass.
Sin controls Reva momentarily but Reva frees himself.
Sin keeping moving, preventing Reva from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Reva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big left from Reva misses.

Reva shoots in and gets a takedown into Sin's guard.
Sin wants to stand but Reva is controlling the position.
Sin keeping moving, preventing Reva from controlling successfully.
Reva content to stall in guard here.
Sin is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin keeping moving, preventing Reva from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reva pushes down on Sin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sin is refusing to be controlled, as Reva sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sin wants to improve his position but Reva is controlling well.

Reva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reva was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reva looks for a takedown but Sin sprawls well.
Reva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sin defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Reva had his way with Tim Sin in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Reva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice straight punches there by Sin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sin.
Reva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sin.
Reva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sin misses with a left hand
letting Reva counter with a right hand.
Sin misses with a two punch combination.
Sin digs a good hook to Reva's body.
Sin misses with a lunging right hand
and Reva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sin counters with a thumping low kick.
Sin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Sin.
Sin misses with a combination
enabling Reva to counter with a crisp jab.
Sin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reva throws the left hand but Sin avoids the punch easily.
Sin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sin lands a right hook to the body.
Sin throws a hook to the side of Reva's head but Reva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sin throws a hook but Reva blocks it.
Sin throws the left hand but Reva avoids the punch easily.
Reva moves out of range as Sin throws a body kick.
Sin throws a leg kick that misses.
Sin throws a poor cross that misses
and Reva counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reva.
Reva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reva throws a jab when Sin was well out of range.
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!
Reva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reva.
Sin throws a lazy uppercut

and Reva counters with a shoot takedown. Sin fights it but they end up in guard.
Reva wants to control from the top but Sin keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reva slips nicely into half guard.

Reva is looking for a kimura here.
Reva is looking to take a break and control but Sin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Sin tries to roll over but Reva keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reva is looking to take a break and control but Sin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reva counters with a series of strikes. Sin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sin leaves Reva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Reva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sin connects with a nice looking jab.
Reva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sin but Sin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sin misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Sin.
I think Sin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Sin!
After winning the bout, Tim Sin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.