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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Jakiela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaheem Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateusz Jakiela could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaheem Sinclair's chin.
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mateusz Jakiela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaheem Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakiela drives through and clinches with Sinclair against the cage.
Sinclair is pressed up against the cage. Jakiela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sinclair down to the mat. Sinclair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jakiela clinches.
Sinclair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jakiela is trying to drag Sinclair to the mat but Sinclair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sinclair misses with a knee strike.
Sinclair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jakiela wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Jakiela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakiela jumps guard but Sinclair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sinclair.
Jakiela has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sinclair is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair landing knees to the head.
Sinclair lands a knee to the body.
Sinclair landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakiela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sinclair has closed the distance and engaged Jakiela in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakiela tries a body shot but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair misses with a knee strike.
Sinclair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jakiela backwards.
Jakiela jumps guard but Sinclair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sinclair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jakiela in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sinclair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sinclair lands a knee to the head.
Sinclair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Sinclair.
Jakiela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sinclair.
Jakiela wants to get back to striking at distance but Sinclair won't allow it.
Jakiela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sinclair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jakiela in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakiela throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sinclair.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jakiela tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sinclair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sinclair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sinclair misses with a knee strike.
Jakiela breaks the clinch.
Sinclair tries a head kick but it misses.
Sinclair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jakiela if he has to take too many more of those.
Sinclair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sinclair moves into range and clinches up with Jakiela.
Sinclair is struggling to control the position.
Jakiela is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair stalling the fight.
Sinclair landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jakiela is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sinclair is keeping busy.
Sinclair tries a knee to the head but Jakiela blocks it.
Sinclair misses with a knee to the head.
Sinclair has Jakiela pressed against the cage, preventing Jakiela from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sinclair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Sinclair.
Jakiela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sinclair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sinclair connects with a knee to the head.
Sinclair crunches a lovely knee into Jakiela's ribcage.
Jakiela is breathing heavily.
Jakiela tries to pull guard but Sinclair holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakiela drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Sinclair.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Sinclair.
Jakiela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Jakiela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sinclair has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sinclair takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sinclair trying to stall but Jakiela improves his position.
Sinclair is pushing Jakiela up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jakiela trying to land knees to the body.
Sinclair effectively controlling the action here.
Sinclair is pushing Jakiela up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jaheem Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheem Sinclair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jakiela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jakiela misses with a head kick.
Jakiela clinches.
Sinclair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jakielas head.
Sinclair throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jakiela blocks it with crossed arms.
Jakiela is trying to force a seperation but Sinclair has the dominant position.
Sinclair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sinclair working Jakiela over with knees to the body.
Sinclair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sinclair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jakiela in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jakiela pulls guard successfully.
Sinclair stands up from Jakiela's guard - Sinclair perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair tries to clinch up.
Sinclair has closed the distance and engaged Jakiela in a clinch.
Jakiela tries to circle away but Sinclair has him pinned against the cage.
Jakiela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sinclair rushes Jakiela and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair with a knee to the head.
Jakiela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sinclair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sinclair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jakiela takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sinclair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jakiela in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jaheem Sinclair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jakiela tries to throw a body punch but Sinclair avoids it by throwing Jakiela back against the cage.
Sinclair lands a nice uppercut.
Jakiela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sinclair smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sinclair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sinclair lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sinclair.
Sinclair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Jakiela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jakiela attempts a counter takedown but Sinclair avoids it well and moves away.
Jakiela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sinclair throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sinclair misses with a head kick.
Sinclair misses with a head kick.
Jakiela appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Sinclair.
Sinclair turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sinclair scores with a head kick.
Jakiela instigates a clinch.
Sinclair lands a knee to the body.
Jakiela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sinclair fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jakiela forces Sinclair back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jakiela is trying to drag Sinclair to the mat but Sinclair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sinclair scores with a knee to the head.
Jakiela drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sinclair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jakiela takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sinclair scores a nice knee to the body.
Sinclair's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sinclair lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Sinclair.
Sinclair with a knee to the head.
Sinclair scores with a knee to the head.
Sinclair scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakiela tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sinclair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jakiela's face.
Sinclair lands with a short shot to the head.
Sinclair scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Sinclair to work.
Jakiela has Sinclair pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sinclair manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sinclair landing knees to the head.
Sinclair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sinclair lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheem Sinclair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jakiela tries to keep at a distance but Sinclair has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sinclair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jakiela has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sinclair crunches a lovely knee into Jakiela's ribcage.
Jakiela is trying to pull guard but Sinclair turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jakiela has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sinclair after a bit of a struggle.
Sinclair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jakiela's face.
Jakiela taking a breather.
Sinclair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sinclair misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jakiela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sinclair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Jakiela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sinclair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jakiela takes a shot to the head.
Sinclair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jakiela has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sinclair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jakiela working hard to break the clinch.
Jakiela takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jakiela is trying to pull guard but Sinclair turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jakiela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sinclair lands with a kick to the temple. Jakiela shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jaheem Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakiela gets a clinch.
Jakiela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sinclair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sinclair.
Sinclair keeps control of Jakiela as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sinclair landing knees to the head.
Jakiela takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakiela takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Sinclair.
Sinclair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jakiela's face.
Sinclair with a knee to the head.
Sinclair landing knees to the head.
Sinclair lands a knee to the head.
Sinclair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jakiela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sinclair smiles and moves away.
Sinclair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sinclair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sinclair lands a head kick. Jakiela smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throws a head kick that Jakiela semi-blocks.
Sinclair misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinclair throws a sloppy head kick and Jakiela moves out of range easily.
Sinclair has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jakiela.
Jakiela forces Sinclair back against the cage and clinches.
Sinclair lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Jakiela.
Jakiela drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sinclair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sinclair with a knee to the head.
Sinclair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sinclair scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclair gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jakiela.
Sinclair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jakiela in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mateusz Jakiela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinclair has Jakiela pushed against the cage.
Sinclair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sinclair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jakiela's face.
Knees to the body from Sinclair.
Sinclair gets underhooks to prevent Jakiela's takedown attempt.
Sinclair with a knee to the head.
Jakiela takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sinclair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sinclair lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaheem Sinclair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheem Sinclair!
Jaheem Sinclair decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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