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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sinclare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Varlianth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Decent 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Sinclare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Varlianth!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclare tries for a takedown but Varlianth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Varlianth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Varlianth throws a push kick but Sinclare slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sinclare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Varlianth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sinclare.
A right-left combo lands from Varlianth.
Sinclare with a poor takedown
and Varlianth counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Sinclare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varlianth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sinclare walks into a jab.
Varlianth works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varlianth feints and as Sinclare raises his hands in defense, Varlianth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Varlianth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Varlianth stands up and waves to Sinclare to follow him.
Sinclare shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Varlianth as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varlianth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sinclare's half guard.
Sinclare wants to get back to full guard.
Varlianth is controlling the pace.
Varlianth prevents Sinclare from improving his position.
Varlianth is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclare works his way to full guard. Good work.
Varlianth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinclare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Varlianth wants to control from the top but Sinclare keeps moving.
Varlianth wanted to stand there but Sinclare had control of the position.
Varlianth won't allow Sinclare to sweep him here.
Varlianth controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sinclare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Varlianth pushes down on Sinclare's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Varlianth trying to control the pace.
Sinclare is pressing down on Varlianth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Varlianth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Varlianth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varlianth looking to pass the guard.
Varlianth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Varlianth wants to control from the top but Sinclare keeps moving.
Varlianth wants to pass the guard but Sinclare is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varlianth controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Varlianth was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sinclare gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Varlianth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Varlianth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Varlianth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Varlianth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sinclare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sinclare pushes Varlianth off but Varlianth dives into side control.
Sinclare is looking to regain half guard here but Varlianth keeps moving and retains side control.
John Varlianth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sinclare trying to remain calm as Varlianth controls from the top position.
Sinclare tries to bench press Varlianth off him but Varlianth keeps the position.
Varlianth tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclare tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Varlianth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Varlianth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sinclare can't do much from the bottom here.
Sinclare is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varlianth working the head with strikes.
Varlianth has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Michael Sinclare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varlianth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sinclare is looking to reverse the position.
Varlianth stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varlianth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Varlianth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sinclare to the mat! Sinclare manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varlianth defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varlianth decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Varlianth gets a takedown into half guard.
Sinclare tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Varlianth has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varlianth landing shots from mount.
Varlianth controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclare gets back to half guard.
Varlianth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sinclare is looking to control Varlianth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sinclare avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Varlianth 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. And we move into the final round!
Varlianth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sinclare looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sinclare tries to bench press Varlianth off him but Varlianth keeps the position.
Varlianth stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sinclare tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Varlianth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Varlianth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Varlianth drives through and clinches with Sinclare against the cage.
Varlianth can't break the clinch.
Sinclare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinclare takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sinclare throws a push kick but Varlianth slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varlianth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sinclare.
Varlianth shoots in and gets a takedown into Sinclare's guard.
Sinclare can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Varlianth controls the pace.
Varlianth postures up.
Varlianth wants to control from the top but Sinclare keeps moving.
Varlianth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
John Varlianth has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Varlianth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sinclare did well to prevent Varlianth getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varlianth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Varlianth is thwarting Sinclare's attempts to control the position.
Varlianth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sinclare does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sinclare is trying to maintain the position but Varlianth is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclare is refusing to be controlled, as Varlianth sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varlianth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Varlianth pushes Sinclare up against the cage in a clinch.
Sinclare goes for a takedown attempt but Varlianth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Varlianth moves into the clinch.
Varlianth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Varlianth connects with a body shot that sends Sinclare's belly button to the back.
Sinclare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varlianth moves into range and clinches up with Sinclare.
John Varlianth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varlianth gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Varlianth wants to free his trapped foot but Sinclare is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sinclare trying to hold on to Varlianth's head to control him but Varlianth postures up.
Varlianth wants to control but Sinclare is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclare tries to kick Varlianth off but Varlianth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sinclare strikes from the bottom but Varlianth passes into mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinclare is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Varlianth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varlianth 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Varlianth!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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