PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot comes into the arena with I Killed the Pirates blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Broadfoot
vs
Sinclair

181 cm
25
177 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

175 cm
30
182 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

BALCO UNIFORM

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadfoot misses with a left hand
and Sinclair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Broadfoot gets the takedown into side control.
Broadfoot throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Broadfoot throwing strikes but Sinclair manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Broadfoot manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Broadfoot actively working from the bottom here.
Broadfoot wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.

Broadfoot actively working from the bottom here.
Broadfoot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sinclair content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot tries to roll over but Sinclair keeps him under control.
Sinclair looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sinclair prevents Broadfoot from improving his position.
Sinclair tries to pass to full mount but Broadfoot defends it.

Broadfoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Broadfoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Broadfoot looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sinclair jumps into side control!
Sinclair lands an elbow.
Broadfoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Broadfoot is trying to escape the position but Sinclair is controlling the position.
Broadfoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Broadfoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sinclair's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Sinclair is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Broadfoot defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair moves into full mount! Broadfoot won't be happy about that!
Sinclair controlling from mount.
Broadfoot is squirming around, avoiding Sinclair's attempts to control the action.
Broadfoot is working to get back to half guard.
Sinclair trying to control but Broadfoot is having none of it.
Sinclair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot is looking to get to half guard.
Broadfoot sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Broadfoot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Broadfoot.
Sinclair passes Broadfoot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinclair wants to take a breather but Broadfoot is having none of it.
Broadfoot wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair wants to take a breather but Broadfoot is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peregrin Broadfoot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Broadfoot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Broadfoot misses with a wild body shot.
Sinclair fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sinclair throws a leg kick but Broadfoot moved away.
Sinclair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Broadfoot as he checks the leg kick.
Broadfoot blocks a head kick by Sinclair.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a takedown but Broadfoot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sinclair's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Broadfoot avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Broadfoot. Sinclair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Broadfoot thuds a left hand into Sinclair's body.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Broadfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Sinclair.
Broadfoot misses with a straight right.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinclair looks to land a left hand but Broadfoot moved out of range nicely.
Broadfoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinclair misses with a low kick.
Sinclair is looking to clinch but Broadfoot is avoiding it.
Sinclair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinclair tries to clinch up.
Broadfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Sinclair.
Sinclair has his takedown stuffed
and Sinclair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peregrin Broadfoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sinclair.
Broadfoot lands a nice hook to Sinclair's body. Sinclair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinclair misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Sinclair as Broadfoot shoots in.
Broadfoot scores with a jab. Sinclair acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Broadfoot checks it well.
Sinclair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broadfoot manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Broadfoot is defended easily by Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a head kick.
No luck for Broadfoot with that takedown attempt.
Broadfoot has a takedown stuffed.
Broadfoot thuds his right hand into Sinclair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Broadfoot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broadfoot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot is keen to just control but Sinclair is a slippery customer.
Broadfoot moves nicely into side control.
Broadfoot looking to control but instead Sinclair has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Broadfoot wants to control but Sinclair is keeping him busy.

Broadfoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot with the ground and pound but Sinclair uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Broadfoot throwing strikes but missing.
Sinclair looking to control.
Broadfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broadfoot throws an elbow that misses. Sinclair uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Broadfoot's guard. Nice move by Sinclair!

Sinclair avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peregrin Broadfoot dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sinclair slips a straight right by Broadfoot.
Broadfoot looks to throw the jab but Sinclair is out of range.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Broadfoot.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Sinclair defending well as Broadfoot loads up on a big left hand.
Sinclair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Broadfoot dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
Broadfoot defending well as Sinclair loads up on a big left hand.
Broadfoot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Broadfoot avoids the head kick by Sinclair.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Broadfoot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot lands a nice shot that snaps Sinclair's head back.
Sinclair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broadfoot.
Broadfoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sinclair throws out the jab.
Sinclair misses with a kick to the body.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair moves in looking to clinch but Broadfoot pushes him off.
Sinclair throws a series of punches but Broadfoot avoids them all with ease.
Sinclair lands a really nice looking cross but Broadfoot seems unphased.
Broadfoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinclair doesn't manage to clinch there - Broadfoot circles away.
Sinclair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Sinclair misses.
Sinclair fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Broadfoot checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair moves out of range of the strikes.
Broadfoot misses with an uppercut.
Broadfoot lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sinclair is defended easily by Broadfoot.
Sinclair is looking to clinch.
Sinclair tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Broadfoot swivels and escapes.
Peregrin Broadfoot is winning the standup battle so far.
Broadfoot throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sinclair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Broadfoot lands a jab to Sinclair's midsection.
Broadfoot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broadfoot misses with an uppercut
and Sinclair counters with a low kick, right behind Broadfoot 's knee.
Sinclair shoots in but no luck this time.
Peregrin Broadfoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peregrin Broadfoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Sinclair.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throws out a leg kick but Broadfoot moves out of range and Sinclair only half commits.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Broadfoot.
Broadfoot lands a nice looking body shot.
Broadfoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sinclair.
A leg kick checked by Broadfoot.
Broadfoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Broadfoot loads up on a big right hand but Sinclair slips the punch.
Broadfoot misses with an uppercut. Sinclair saw that one coming.
Sinclair fails to land the takedown.
Broadfoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sinclair fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Broadfoot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot misses with an uppercut.
Broadfoot works Sinclair's body with a nice hook.

Broadfoot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Broadfoot content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinclair keeping moving, preventing Broadfoot from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peregrin Broadfoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Broadfoot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peregrin Broadfoot!