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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Sinclair (ranked 4275 p4p, 4406 weight class) and Alex MacLaughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alex MacLaughlin enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex MacLaughlin!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLaughlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
MacLaughlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacLaughlin trying to control the action but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
MacLaughlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sinclair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaughlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sinclair gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacLaughlin is working away from the top position though.
Sinclair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacLaughlin seems to be looking for submissions.
MacLaughlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sinclair is just riding it out for now. MacLaughlin eventually gives up the hold.
MacLaughlin is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacLaughlin is looking to take a break and control but Sinclair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacLaughlin is thwarting Sinclair's attempts to control the position.
MacLaughlin seems to be working for a kimura but Sinclair defends the submission attempt.
MacLaughlin seems to be working for a kimura but Sinclair defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLaughlin trying to mount his opponent but Sinclair defends it.
MacLaughlin is trying to work for a kimura but Sinclair is defending well.
MacLaughlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinclair. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sinclair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sinclair actively working from the bottom here.
Sinclair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sinclair actively working from the bottom here.
MacLaughlin is looking to pass Sinclair's guard but actually Sinclair recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sinclair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sinclair working for a triangle but MacLaughlin defends it easily.
MacLaughlin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sinclair looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sinclair looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sinclair!
MacLaughlin is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinclair is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacLaughlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacLaughlin regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex MacLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacLaughlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinclair.
Sinclair tries to clinch there but MacLaughlin circles away.
MacLaughlin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sinclair tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacLaughlin is in Sinclair's guard.
MacLaughlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair has his foot on MacLaughlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacLaughlin works his way back into a safe position though.
MacLaughlin wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
MacLaughlin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sinclair looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sinclair looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sinclair!
Sinclair trying to control the action but MacLaughlin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair working away.
Sinclair has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair looking to control but MacLaughlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacLaughlin tries to hold on but Sinclair pushes him away.
MacLaughlin is squirming around, avoiding Sinclair's attempts to control the action.
Sinclair prevents MacLaughlin from getting the reversal.
MacLaughlin tries to hold on but Sinclair postures up.
MacLaughlin is just holding on here. Sinclair manages to take his back.
MacLaughlin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sinclair's arms.
MacLaughlin rolls, trying to escape but Sinclair keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin showing good submission defense here.
MacLaughlin tries to escape but Sinclair has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Anthony Sinclair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sinclair is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacLaughlin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacLaughlin for a finish.
Sinclair looking for the choke but no joy.
MacLaughlin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sinclair wants to control the pace but MacLaughlin is squirming around nicely.
MacLaughlin tries to reverse the position but Sinclair maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin is squirming around, avoiding Sinclair's attempts to control the action.
MacLaughlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sinclair has a good base and remains in mount.
Sinclair wants to control the pace but MacLaughlin is squirming around nicely.
MacLaughlin wants to hold on but Sinclair pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sinclair has a good base and remains in mount.
MacLaughlin is just holding on here. Sinclair manages to take his back.
MacLaughlin fending off the submission attempt from Sinclair.
MacLaughlin has hold of Sinclair's leg, trying to break free but it's let Sinclair lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! MacLaughlin is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Sinclair throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Sinclair!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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