PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cris Newman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Sinlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cris Newman Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Newman Jr
vs
Sinlet

183 cm
18
268 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
26
271 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cris Newman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pat Sinlet!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinlet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sinlet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Newman Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Newman Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sinlet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newman Jr is trying to defend but Sinlet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Newman Jr wants to stand back up but Sinlet manages to pass into side control.
Newman Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Newman Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sinlet on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinlet in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Newman Jr really is a fat lump.
Newman Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sinlet is working for a guillotine from mount but Newman Jr frees his head quite easily.
Sinlet controlling the position easily from mount.
Newman Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sinlet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Newman Jr tries to control Sinlet's body but Sinlet pushes him off. Newman Jr squirms to his side and now Sinlet has his back!
Newman Jr is trying to stand back up.
Sinlet biding his time, controlling Newman Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Newman Jr right now.
Newman Jr is taking damage to the body and head.

It looks like Cris Newman Jr has been cut.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Newman Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sinlet's arms.
Sinlet is hanging on to Newman Jr's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinlet controlling the position well here. Newman Jr rolled but Sinlet kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sinlet loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Newman Jr hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Sinlet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cris Newman Jr'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.

Nice takedown defense from Sinlet. No joy for Newman Jr on that attempt.
Newman Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cris Newman Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman Jr throws a head kick but Sinlet moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Newman Jr.
Sinlet fails to land the takedown.
Newman Jr tries to clinch up.
Newman Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newman Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Newman Jr misses

and Sinlet counters by clinching up.

Sinlet breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Sinlet counters by clinching up.
Sinlet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Newman Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sinlet has him pressed against the cage.
Sinlet is breathing heavily.

Sinlet jumps guard and drags Newman Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Newman Jr wants to stand but Sinlet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Newman Jr postures up in Sinlet's guard and throws a big left but Sinlet blocks it.
Newman Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Newman Jr throws an elbow that misses. Sinlet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Newman Jr's guard. Nice move by Sinlet!
Sinlet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two 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.
Newman Jr wants to hit a switch here but Sinlet passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newman Jr there!

Sinlet looking for a guillotine from mount but Newman Jr is having none of it.
Newman Jr tries to reverse the position but Sinlet maintains control.
Sinlet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinlet controlling the pace for now.
Newman Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sinlet pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Newman Jr is trying to stand up.
Sinlet landing shots from mount.

Cris Newman Jr's cut is getting worse.

Sinlet quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Sinlet but it's paid off an Newman Jr is forced to tap! Nice work by Sinlet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pat Sinlet!