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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Pitts (ranked 7965 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Sinatra (ranked 5087 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrence Pitts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Sinatra!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinatra misses with a few strikes there.
Pitts shoots in looking for a takedown but Sinatra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pitts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sinatra shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pitts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Sinatra both land. Nice combination.
Sinatra has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sinatra moves into the clinch.
Pitts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pitts landing knees to the head.
Pitts manages to break the clinch.
Pitts shoots for a double leg takedown but Sinatra sprawls well. He's pushed Pitts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Pitts backs off Sinatra throws a huge counter combo but Pitts manages to avoid it all.
Sinatra misses with a body kick.
Sinatra fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra moves into the clinch.
Pitts has Sinatra pressed against the cage, preventing Sinatra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pitts has Sinatra pressed against the cage, preventing Sinatra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sinatra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitts shoots in for a takedown but Sinatra shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Pitts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitts tries for a takedown but Sinatra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sinatra has Pitts up against the cage in a clinch.
Sinatra is trying to push Pitts away but Pitts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pitts'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sinatra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left and a right from Sinatra both land. Nice combination.
Sinatra misses the body punch
and Pitts counters with a body kick that stops Sinatra in his tracks momentarily.
Sinatra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pitts.
Sinatra throws out a counter right but Pitts avoids it with no problem.
Pitts shoots in looking for a takedown but Sinatra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pitts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior Sinatra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitts clinches up with Sinatra and pushes him back against the cage.
Sinatra is looking to break free of the clinch but Pitts has double underhooks.
Sinatra is pressed up against the cage. Pitts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sinatra down to the mat. Sinatra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sinatra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sinatra pushes Pitts up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitts is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pitts keeps control of Sinatra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pitts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitts throws an elbow but it misses.
Pitts keeps control of Sinatra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sinatra tries to break the clinch but Pitts is controlling the position.
Pitts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Sinatra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinatra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sinatra tries to circle away but Pitts has him pinned against the cage.
Sinatra has had enough of the clinch but Pitts keeps him there for the moment.
Pitts manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Sinatra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sinatra takes the fight into the clinch.
Sinatra is looking to break free of the clinch but Pitts has double underhooks.
Sinatra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sinatra blocks the elbow strike.
Pitts breaks the clinch.
Pitts lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinatra moves out of range of the body kick from Pitts.
Pitts closes the distance and clinches.
Pitts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sinatra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Junior Sinatra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sinatra's waist but Sinatra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pitts off to one side.
Sinatra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sinatra throws a right and a left that Pitts avoids nicely.
Sinatra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pitts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sinatra.
Sinatra throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Sinatra.
Pitts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sinatra circles away.
Sinatra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pitts scores with a nice body kick.
Pitts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Pitts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra thuds his shin into the meat of Pitts's side.
Pitts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pitts lands in his opponent's guard.
Sinatra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitts wants to get up but he can't break Sinatra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sinatra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinatra scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sinatra fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Pitts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitts fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pitts darts in looking for a takedown but Sinatra gets double underhooks and turns Pitts into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pitts has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Sinatra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Terrence Pitts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinatra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Sinatra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitts jumps guard but Sinatra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Sinatra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sinatra thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pitts if he has to take too many more of those.
Pitts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sinatra throws out the jab.
Pitts avoids the head kick by Sinatra.
Sinatra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinatra swings for the body but Pitts moves out of range.
Pitts slips a jab and a cross from Sinatra.
Pitts has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitts blocks the body kick.
Sinatra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pitts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pitts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitts seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Sinatra. No joy for Pitts on that attempt.
Pitts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinatra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sinatra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sinatra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitts throws a big counter combination but Sinatra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sinatra clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Sinatra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pitts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sinatra after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Pitts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinatra being controlled against the cage.
Pitts slows down the pace here.
Sinatra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior Sinatra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sinatra has his feet on Pitts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pitts shoots in for a takedown but Sinatra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitts misses with a takedown
letting Sinatra counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Sinatra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sinatra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinatra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitts shoots in for a double leg but Sinatra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sinatra rushes Pitts and presses him up against the cage.
Pitts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pitts manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sinatra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pitts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Sinatra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sinatra 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Sinatra!
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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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