PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itchy Sinclair (ranked 1237 p4p, 836 weight class) and Tytus Aleksy (ranked 169 p4p, 127 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sinclair
vs
Aleksy

179 cm
18
182
14 - 5 - 0

172 cm
39
166
25 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tytus Aleksy!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksy misses with a wild combination.
Sinclair seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Aleksy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sinclair paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Aleksy is predictable there

and Sinclair counters with a takedown into side control.
Aleksy pushes Sinclair away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sinclair gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sinclair in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aleksy wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Sinclair's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Sinclair tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Sinclair goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aleksy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sinclair but great work by Aleksy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinclair is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aleksy off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Aleksy.
Aleksy is trying to stand back up.

Sinclair has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Sinclair looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Aleksy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Sinclair is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sinclair looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Aleksy trying to get back to his feet but Sinclair is in full control for now.

Sinclair tightening his grip on Aleksy, looking for the choke.
Aleksy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair biding his time, controlling Aleksy.
Aleksy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aleksy is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Sinclair off. It looks like it's working - Sinclair slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Aleksy displaying calm under pressure there.
Aleksy thows a body kick. Sinclair tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksy lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aleksy looks to throw the jab but Sinclair is out of range.
Aleksy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sinclair throws a lazy right hand but Aleksy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aleksy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinclair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aleksy misses with a straight left.
Sinclair swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aleksy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
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!
Aleksy throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Aleksy finds it's target.
Aleksy avoids the head kick by Sinclair.
Aleksy avoids the body shot from Sinclair.
Aleksy moves out of range as Sinclair strikes.
Sinclair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksy.
Donk. Sinclair catches Aleksy right on the button with a cross.
Sinclair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aleksy misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksy misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Itchy Sinclair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Aleksy.
Sinclair walks into a left hand.
Aleksy misses with the body kick

and Sinclair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sinclair trying to advance position but Aleksy counters by regaining guard.
Sinclair prevents Aleksy from getting back to his feet.
Sinclair landing with the ground and pound.

Aleksy pushes Sinclair off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sinclair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Aleksy misses

and Sinclair counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Aleksy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sinclair keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sinclair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aleksy scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sinclair manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sinclair managing to control the position.
Aleksy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sinclair is proving hard to escape from.
Sinclair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aleksy is one step ahead there.

Aleksy stands and steps away. Sinclair gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aleksy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aleksy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sinclair counters with a straight right hand.
Aleksy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinclair pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aleksy back to the cage. Sinclair follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Danga de danga de dang - Sinclair scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aleksy looks to land a right hand but Sinclair moved out of range.

Sinclair throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aleksy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sinclair is in Aleksy's guard.
Sinclair passes Aleksy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aleksy wants to get back to his feet.
Sinclair is taking a breather. Aleksy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Aleksy is working from the bottom.

Sinclair is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Aleksy is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aleksy is looking to escape.
Aleksy has hold of Sinclair's hands but Sinclair slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aleksy is trying to stand up here but Sinclair is controlling him well.
Sinclair looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sinclair is trying to control the action in half guard but Aleksy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aleksy is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sinclair defending well as Aleksy loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Aleksy.
Sinclair misses with a head kick.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aleksy throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
A big left from Aleksy misses.
Aleksy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinclair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sinclair just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksy throws a poor cross that misses
and Sinclair counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Itchy Sinclair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
That's time! Sinclair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sinclair checks a low kick from Aleksy.
Sinclair lands with a straight right. Aleksy didn't see that one coming.
Aleksy looks for the body kick but Sinclair saw that one coming.
Sinclair swings for the body but Aleksy moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sinclair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Aleksy.
Aleksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sinclair.
A telegraphed right hand from Aleksy misses the target.
Sinclair appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sinclair closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Sinclair ducks down to avoid it.
Aleksy throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Sinclair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair lands with a shot to the body.
Aleksy misses with a lunging right hand
and Sinclair counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair has a takedown stuffed.
Aleksy swings for the body but Sinclair moves out of range.
Aleksy cracks Sinclair with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sinclair.
Aleksy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut.
Aleksy is looking to land body kicks.
Sinclair throws a right and a left that Aleksy avoids nicely.
Aleksy throws an off balance right hand
and Sinclair counters with a nice body shot.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinclair throws a right hand that Aleksy ducks under and follows up with a left that Aleksy also avoids with ease.
Aleksy is looking to land body kicks.
Sinclair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aleksy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sinclair with a body shot.
Aleksy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sinclair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aleksy throws out the jab.
Aleksy looks to land a right hand but Sinclair moved out of range.
Sinclair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aleksy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Sinclair blocks the low kick.
Sinclair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Aleksy misses.
Aleksy tries a head kick but it misses.
Tytus Aleksy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy loads up on a big right hand but Sinclair slips the punch.
Sinclair walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair misses with a series of wild punches.
Sinclair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Aleksy misses.
Tytus Aleksy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sinclair bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sinclair misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Aleksy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sinclair loads up on a big right hand but Aleksy slips the punch.
Aleksy throws a head kick but Sinclair moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sinclair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Aleksy misses its intended target.
Aleksy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aleksy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sinclair.
Aleksy takes a swing at Sinclair's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aleksy scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sinclair.
Sinclair scores with a jab. Aleksy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aleksy throws a body punch but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aleksy misses with a left hand
enabling Sinclair to counter with a crisp jab.
Aleksy slips a jab and a cross from Sinclair.

Sinclair shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aleksy's guard.
Sinclair advances position into side control!
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 scoring with punches from side control.
Aleksy pushes Sinclair away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sinclair gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aleksy is not content to let Sinclair control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sinclair is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aleksy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Aleksy sneaks out the side door and pushes Sinclair away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sinclair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aleksy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aleksy throws a lazy uppercut

and Sinclair counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sinclair.
Itchy Sinclair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinclair stops Aleksy from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itchy Sinclair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sinclair, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itchy Sinclair!
During a confident post fight interview, Itchy Sinclair thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.