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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shikou Endou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osold Seth Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Endou comes into the arena with Killing in the name of - Rage Against The Machine blaring out of the sound system. Osold Seth Sinclair is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 Tokyo, Shikou Endou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osold Seth Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endou darts in looking for a takedown but Seth Sinclair gets double underhooks and turns Endou into the cage.
Seth Sinclair tries to throw a body punch but Endou avoids it by throwing Seth Sinclair back against the cage.
Seth Sinclair landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seth Sinclair tries to work over Endou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Endou slips a jab and a cross from Seth Sinclair.
Endou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Endou takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shikou Endou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seth Sinclair darts in and clinches Endou up against the cage.
Seth Sinclair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Endou is stalling here.
Endou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seth Sinclair walks away with a smile on his face. Endou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seth Sinclair lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seth Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Endou swinging wildly here.
Seth Sinclair tries to clinch up but Endou circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair pushes Endou up against the cage in a clinch.
Endou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seth Sinclair smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shikou Endou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seth Sinclair closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Endou did well to prevent Seth Sinclair getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Endou manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seth Sinclair wants to stand but Endou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Endou keeping full guard, as Seth Sinclair tries to pass.
Endou will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Endou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seth Sinclair is one step ahead there.
Endou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seth Sinclair must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shikou Endou just wasn't active enough.
Seth Sinclair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Endou has managed to clinch.
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seth Sinclair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Endou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seth Sinclair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seth Sinclair is looking to clinch.
Endou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seth Sinclair tries to avoid it but Endou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seth Sinclair to the ground. Seth Sinclair escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Endou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Seth Sinclair rushes Endou and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endou tries for a takedown but Seth Sinclair manages to get underhooks.
Seth Sinclair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Endou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seth Sinclair walks away with a smile on his face. Endou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seth Sinclair moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Seth Sinclair.
Endou is breathing heavily.
Seth Sinclair gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Seth Sinclair is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Endou is just riding it out for now. Seth Sinclair eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Endou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Endou working for a triangle but Seth Sinclair defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Endou controls Seth Sinclair momentarily but Seth Sinclair frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seth Sinclair stopping the sweep attempt from Endou.
Seth Sinclair trying to control but Endou is working from the bottom.
Seth Sinclair preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Seth Sinclair advances to half guard.
Seth Sinclair is working for a kimura but Endou is defending it quite comfortably.
Seth Sinclair is trying to work for a kimura but Endou is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osold Seth Sinclair dominated that round.
That's time! Endou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Endou misses with a takedown attempt
and Seth Sinclair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Endou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shikou Endou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seth Sinclair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seth Sinclair stuffs the takedown attempt from Endou. Endou gets slowly back to his feet.
Endou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seth Sinclair circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shikou Endou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Endou or perhaps it was just good defense by Seth Sinclair which made him look bad.
Seth Sinclair throws a quick inside leg kick.
Endou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seth Sinclair circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Seth Sinclair.
Endou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seth Sinclair clinches with his opponent.
Seth Sinclair lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Seth Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seth Sinclair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seth Sinclair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Endou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Endou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seth Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.
Seth Sinclair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Seth Sinclair manages to break the clinch.
Seth Sinclair has managed to clinch.
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Endou drives through and clinches with Seth Sinclair against the cage.
Seth Sinclair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seth Sinclair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Endou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seth Sinclair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Endou wants to get back to striking at distance but Seth Sinclair won't allow it.
Seth Sinclair digs a right hand into Endou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Endou's gas tank.
Seth Sinclair scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair has picked Endou up - he's going for a ride! Seth Sinclair dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Seth Sinclair is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Seth Sinclair is looking for a kimura here.
Seth Sinclair is working for a submission of some sort.
Osold Seth Sinclair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seth Sinclair is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Endou is just riding it out for now. Seth Sinclair eventually gives up the hold.
Seth Sinclair is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endou wants to control but Seth Sinclair is keeping busy.
Endou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seth Sinclair's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seth Sinclair's back!
Seth Sinclair manages to reverse the position and now he's in Endou's guard. Nice work there by Seth Sinclair.
Seth Sinclair stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Endou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seth Sinclair's waist but Seth Sinclair gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Endou off to one side.
Endou gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Endou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Endou is proving hard to escape from.
Seth Sinclair is pushing down on Endou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Endou is fighting to maintain full guard but Seth Sinclair has managed to sneak the leg through.
Seth Sinclair wants to free his trapped foot but Endou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Endou wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seth Sinclair seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Seth Sinclair thows a huge punch but Endou dodges it nicely.
Seth Sinclair postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Endou to stand up.
Seth Sinclair chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Endou keeps the fight on the outside.
Seth Sinclair slips a jab and a cross from Endou.
Seth Sinclair shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Endou's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osold Seth Sinclair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Endou goes for a double leg but Seth Sinclair avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seth Sinclair continues to drive forward.
Seth Sinclair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Endous head.
Seth Sinclair displaying some good clinch control by pressing Endou up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seth Sinclair.
Seth Sinclair lands a body shot.
Seth Sinclair digs a right hand into Endou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Endou's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seth Sinclair gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Seth Sinclair is looking for a kimura but Endou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seth Sinclair to get the leverage.
Endou is defending against the submission attempts here by Seth Sinclair.
Endou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seth Sinclair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endou wants to control but Seth Sinclair is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seth Sinclair is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Endou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seth Sinclair is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Endou is just riding it out for now. Seth Sinclair eventually gives up the hold.
Endou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seth Sinclair pulls his head out easily.
Seth Sinclair slips a nice elbow through Endou's hands, connecting with Endou's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair wants to work for an arm triangle but Endou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seth Sinclair uses his free foot to push down on Endou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Endou.
Seth Sinclair looking to control but Endou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seth Sinclair wants to finish this one by submission but Endou is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Seth Sinclair.
Endou tries to hold on but Seth Sinclair pushes him away.
Endou can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Seth Sinclair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seth Sinclair working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Seth Sinclair has control of Endou's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Endou regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Seth Sinclair jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Endou manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Seth Sinclair wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Endou, who protects the arm well.
Seth Sinclair wants to control for a moment but Endou uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair is trying to work for a kimura but Endou is defending well.
Osold Seth Sinclair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Endou is looking for a sweep. Seth Sinclair is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seth Sinclair stalling.
Endou keeping hold of Seth Sinclair's head, controlling as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seth Sinclair not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osold Seth Sinclair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seth Sinclair has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osold Seth Sinclair!
Shikou Endou spoke after the fight, saying 'Battle Lost but the War continues Team Goroshi Proudly Sponsored by Tokyo United Fightwear & Kaiser Fightwear'.
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