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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Rekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tony Sinclair enters the cage!
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180 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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182 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Rekker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sinclair counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rekker won't be happy with that.
Rekker prevents Sinclair from improving position.
Rekker is trying to get back to his feet.
Sinclair content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
I wouldn't like to be where Rekker is right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Sinclair politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sinclair prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekker wants to get back to his feet.
Rekker wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair is dominant here and he's now got Rekker's back!
Sinclair slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rekker wants to control his opponent's hands but Sinclair gets his hands free.
Rekker trying to get back to his feet but Sinclair is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Rekker right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rekker wants to get back to his feet.
Sinclair biding his time, controlling Rekker.
Sinclair's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rekker trying to control the hands but Sinclair breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Rekker right now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Sinclair wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rekker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rekker throws a head kick that misses.
Sinclair looking to score a takedown here. Rekker is defending well but Sinclair drives through and ends up in Rekker's guard.
Rekker wants to stand and escape but Sinclair is having none of it.
Rekker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rekker pushes Sinclair off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Sinclair dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rekker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sinclair counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sinclair slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rekker wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rekker can't keep his opponent in guard - Sinclair advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sinclair is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekker is trying to stand back up but Sinclair is controlling him
Rekker tries to roll over but Sinclair keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rekker has a hand on Sinclair's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sinclair takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rekker is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sinclair content just to control the position here.
Rekker tries to buck Sinclair off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rekker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four 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.
Sinclair controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekker working to try and regain half guard.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rekker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sinclair's head.
Sinclair dives in and grabs Rekker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rekker pushes down on Sinclair's head and hops out.
Sinclair shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rekker pinned against the cage. Rekker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rekker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sinclair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Sinclair is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rekker pushes Sinclair off looking to stand but Sinclair dives back in and keeps control.
Sinclair is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rekker is looking to improve his position.
Sinclair is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sinclair controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Rekker is desperately trying to improve his position but Sinclair has a good base and remains in mount.
Rekker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sinclair controlling the pace for now.
Rekker regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rekker wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.
Tony Sinclair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinclair moves nicely into side control.
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 works to advance to full mount. Rekker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sinclair controlling the pace for now.
Tony Sinclair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rekker trying desperately to get to his feet.
Damon Rekker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinclair controlling the position easily from mount.
Rekker really wants to buck Sinclair off and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Sinclair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sinclair winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Sinclair!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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