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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keastie Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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182 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keastie Kannegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kannegaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kannegaard throws and low kick but Sinclair moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sinclair on the side of the head.
Sinclair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kannegaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinclair.
Kannegaard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sinclair misses with a looping right.
Kannegaard throws a nice looking combination but Sinclair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keastie Kannegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannegaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair throws a hook but Kannegaard blocks it.
Sinclair moves forwards but Kannegaard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sinclair takes one to the side of the head.
Kannegaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sinclair.
Sinclair avoids the body shot from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard misses with an uppercut. Sinclair saw that one coming.
Sinclair misses the shot to the body.
Kannegaard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sinclair to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kannegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sinclair postures up.
Kannegaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sinclair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sinclair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sinclair lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sinclair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two 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.
Sinclair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sinclair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sinclair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sinclair is looking to work some ground and pound but Kannegaard has wrist control.
Sinclair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sinclair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kannegaard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kannegaard tries to get out of the position.
Kannegaard keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Sinclair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kannegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sinclair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sinclair is looking to work some ground and pound but Kannegaard has wrist control.
Sinclair throwing strikes but missing.
Sinclair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kannegaard is keeping the position for now.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sinclair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sinclair keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kannegaard's head.
Sinclair landing with the ground and pound.
Kannegaard keeping full guard, as Sinclair tries to pass.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kannegaard keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Sinclair will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sinclair scores with a takedown into Kannegaard's guard.
Kannegaard keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Kannegaard controls Sinclair momentarily but Sinclair frees himself.
Kannegaard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sinclair on the ground.
Sinclair is looking to work some ground and pound but Kannegaard has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair lands a couple of digs.
Kannegaard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sinclair.
Kannegaard wants to stand up but Sinclair is controlling him.
Sinclair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sinclair throws a big right hand that misses.
Kannegaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sinclair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kannegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sinclair keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kannegaard's head.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Kannegaard keeps moving.
Sinclair scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sinclair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kannegaard keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kannegaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kannegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Kannegaard scoring well with a low kick there.
Sinclair throws the left hand but Kannegaard avoids the punch easily.
Sinclair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kannegaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinclair.
A slow jab from Sinclair misses its intended target.
Kannegaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sinclair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinclair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sinclair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinclair swings for the body but Kannegaard moves out of range.
Sinclair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sinclair scores with a nice strike.
Kannegaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Sinclair throws a hook but Kannegaard avoids it easily.
Kannegaard misses with the combination.
Sinclair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kannegaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kannegaard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kannegaard throws a leg kick but Sinclair moved away.
Sinclair throws a hook but Kannegaard blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannegaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinclair throws a hook but Kannegaard blocks it.
Kannegaard misses the shot to the body.
Kannegaard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinclair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Sinclair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kannegaard throws a looping overhand right but Sinclair ducks down to avoid it.
Kannegaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sinclair is defended easily by Kannegaard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kannegaard. Sinclair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sinclair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sinclair dives in and grabs Kannegaard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kannegaard pushes down on Sinclair's head and hops out.
Sinclair avoids the body shot from Kannegaard.
A big left from Kannegaard misses.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keastie Kannegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sinclair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kannegaard moves away.
Kannegaard cracks the inside of Sinclair's front leg.
Kannegaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sinclair.
Kannegaard staying out of range there.
Kannegaard misses with a low kick.
Sinclair throws a looping overhand right but Kannegaard ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Kannegaard.
Sinclair scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Sinclair.
Sinclair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sinclair working away.
Sinclair scoring with punches and elbows.
Sinclair tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kannegaard wants to get back to his feet.
Kannegaard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sinclair.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sinclair sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kannegaard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Sinclair.
Sinclair lands a few punches from side control.
Kannegaard is trying to control Sinclair's posture but Sinclair avoids it.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Kannegaard is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair landing a few strikes.
Kannegaard parries the strikes from Sinclair easily there. Sinclair is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kannegaard to escape.
Kannegaard wants to control but Sinclair postures up.
Sinclair throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sinclair misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sinclair throws a strike aimed at the side of Kannegaard's head but Kannegaard avoids it well.
Sinclair working the ground and pound but Kannegaard is defending the strikes.
That's four 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.
Sinclair misses with the ground and pound.
Kannegaard is looking for a sweep.
Tony Sinclair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sinclair misses with a double jab
and Kannegaard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kannegaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
Kannegaard cracks a nice hook into Sinclair's ribs.
Kannegaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Kannegaard.
Sinclair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kannegaard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sinclair.
Kannegaard misses with an uppercut.
Keastie Kannegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kannegaard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sinclair backs up against the cage.
Kannegaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
Kannegaard looks to land a left hand but Sinclair moved out of range nicely.
Sinclair fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keastie Kannegaard.
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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Sinclair!
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