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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sinclair (ranked 24934 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hoolahan (ranked 6759 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Sinclair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Hoolahan's chin.
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200 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Hoolahan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoolahan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoolahan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hoolahan pushes Sinclair off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hoolahan fails to land the takedown.
Sinclair feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Sinclair as Hoolahan shoots in.
Hoolahan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sinclair sprawls well. Sinclair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoolahan gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank Sinclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hoolahan.
Sinclair gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoolahan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoolahan postures up.
Hoolahan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sinclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoolahan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoolahan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hoolahan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hoolahan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sinclair. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoolahan dives in for a single leg takedown but Sinclair sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoolahan motions for Sinclair to come forward. Hoolahan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoolahan has closed the distance and engaged Sinclair in a clinch.
Hoolahan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sinclair avoids it.
Sinclair misses with some punches.
Sinclair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoolahan has closed the distance and engaged Sinclair in a clinch.
Sinclair slows down the pace here.
Sinclair tries to circle away but Hoolahan has him pinned against the cage.
Sinclair drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoolahan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinclair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinclair trying to keep a closed guard but Hoolahan is proving a slippery customer.
Hoolahan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoolahan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sinclair on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoolahan is controlling the pace.
Hoolahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoolahan is pressing down on Sinclair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sinclair is holding on for now.
Hoolahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sinclair defending well though.
Hoolahan controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoolahan winds up and cracks Sinclair with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoolahan trying to control the pace.
Hoolahan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoolahan controlling the pace.
Sinclair misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hoolahan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoolahan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sinclair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoolahan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hoolahan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoolahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoolahan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sinclair's guard.
Hoolahan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoolahan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoolahan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoolahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoolahan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sinclair has his foot on Hoolahan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoolahan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoolahan landing some decent shots from guard.
Sinclair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoolahan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoolahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hoolahan gets to his feet - Sinclair follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoolahan gets a clinch.
Hoolahan looking for a takedown.
Sinclair is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hoolahan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sinclair to the mat. Sinclair regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoolahan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sinclair kicks Hoolahan off and gets to his feet.
Hoolahan closes the distance and clinches.
Hoolahan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hoolahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinclair is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoolahan has his foot on Sinclair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sinclair works his way back into a safe position though.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Hoolahan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoolahan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sinclair manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoolahan trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Sinclair is trying to keep Hoolahan in close.
Hoolahan postures up in Sinclair's guard and throws a big left but Sinclair blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoolahan postures up.
Hoolahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinclair is retaining full guard.
Sinclair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoolahan lands a couple of digs.
Hoolahan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sinclair controls Hoolahan momentarily but Hoolahan frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoolahan stands and steps away. Sinclair gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hoolahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoolahan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sinclair manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoolahan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoolahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoolahan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinclair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mike Hoolahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoolahan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinclair wants to get back to his feet but Hoolahan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoolahan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoolahan works over Sinclair with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoolahan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sinclair controls Hoolahan momentarily but Hoolahan frees himself.
Hoolahan pushing down on Sinclair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hoolahan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sinclair wants to control but Hoolahan is keeping busy.
Hoolahan decides to return to a standing position.
Hoolahan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoolahan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sinclair defends well and Hoolahan ends up having to push Sinclair into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sinclair stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoolahan. Hoolahan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sinclair is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoolahan.
Hoolahan takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoolahan'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.
Hoolahan lands an elbow that stopped Sinclair in his tracks for a moment.
Hoolahan lands a damaging elbow.
Hoolahan wants the takedown. Sinclair is fighting it off but Hoolahan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sinclair's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair has momentary wrist control but Hoolahan slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoolahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoolahan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoolahan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoolahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sinclair lands a takedown into guard.
Hoolahan tries to strike from the bottom.
Hoolahan pulls Sinclair in close to prevent any damage.
Hoolahan pushes Sinclair off and gets back to his feet.
Hoolahan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sinclair!
Frank Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoolahan working the ground and pound.
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!
Hoolahan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hoolahan has hold of Sinclair's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sinclair tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hoolahan cranks the arm and Sinclair screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sinclair, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Hoolahan!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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