PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between wrestling sparing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bjj sparing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

sparing
vs
sparing

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, wrestling sparing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, bjj sparing!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

wrestling sparing looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
wrestling sparing trying to control but bjj sparing is working from the bottom.
wrestling sparing controls from within his opponent's guard.
wrestling sparing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
wrestling sparing wants to pass the guard but bjj sparing is keeping the position.
wrestling sparing trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but bjj sparing manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
bjj sparing trying to control the position from guard on top but wrestling sparing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wrestling sparing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
wrestling sparing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

wrestling sparing shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in bjj sparing's guard.
bjj sparing keeping moving, preventing wrestling sparing from controlling successfully.
wrestling sparing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
wrestling sparing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
bjj sparing looking to control.
wrestling sparing is looking to stand up but bjj sparing won't let him.
bjj sparing keeping full guard, as wrestling sparing tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
bjj sparing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and wrestling sparing decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in bjj sparing's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wrestling sparing trying to control the position from guard on top but bjj sparing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
wrestling sparing is breathing heavily.
bjj sparing looking to control.
wrestling sparing looking to pass the guard.
wrestling sparing is stalling in the full guard.
wrestling sparing trying to control but bjj sparing is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
bjj sparing is trying to control the position but wrestling sparing postures up.
wrestling sparing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bjj sparing is keeping the position for now.
bjj sparing is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

wrestling sparing shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. wrestling sparing showed some decent athleticism there.
wrestling sparing controlling the action here.
bjj sparing is refusing to be controlled, as wrestling sparing sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

wrestling sparing dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

bjj sparing tries for a takedown but wrestling sparing circles away easily

so wrestling sparing counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
wrestling sparing wants to pass the guard but bjj sparing is keeping the position.
wrestling sparing controlling from the top position.
bjj sparing looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
wrestling sparing looking to sit in guard and control but bjj sparing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wrestling sparing pulls bjj sparing in close to prevent any damage.
wrestling sparing looking to hit a scissor sweep but bjj sparing is one step ahead there.
bjj sparing wants to control from the top but wrestling sparing keeps moving.
wrestling sparing tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
bjj sparing 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.
bjj sparing trying to control the position from guard on top but wrestling sparing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bjj sparing is breathing heavily.

wrestling sparing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. bjj sparing is aware though and is defending well.
bjj sparing 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.
wrestling sparing trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

bjj sparing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows wrestling sparing to score an easy takedown into full guard.
wrestling sparing trying to control the position from guard on top but bjj sparing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
wrestling sparing trying to move into half guard but instead bjj sparing has managed to sweep!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
wrestling sparing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
bjj sparing trying to control the position from guard on top but wrestling sparing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
wrestling sparing pulls bjj sparing in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
wrestling sparing trying to keep a closed guard but bjj sparing is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
wrestling sparing fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

wrestling sparing dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

bjj sparing fails with the takedown

and wrestling sparing counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in bjj sparing's guard now.
wrestling sparing trying to control but bjj sparing is working from the bottom.
bjj sparing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
bjj sparing keeping moving, preventing wrestling sparing from controlling successfully.
wrestling sparing wants to pass the guard but bjj sparing is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
wrestling sparing controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wrestling sparing looking to sit in guard and control but bjj sparing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
wrestling sparing is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
wrestling sparing looking to control.
bjj sparing wants to control from the top but wrestling sparing keeps moving.
wrestling sparing looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but bjj sparing puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
wrestling sparing wants to control but bjj sparing passes into side.
bjj sparing wants to control but wrestling sparing is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wrestling sparing looking for a sweep but bjj sparing has passed into full mount! Oh no!
wrestling sparing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bjj sparing controlling the position easily from mount.
wrestling sparing is wriggling around trying to escape.
wrestling sparing looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
bjj sparing controlling from the back.
wrestling sparing looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
wrestling sparing rolls, trying to escape but bjj sparing keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bjj sparing trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
bjj sparing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
wrestling sparing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
wrestling sparing trying to control the hands but bjj sparing breaks the grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
wrestling sparing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for wrestling sparing, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... wrestling sparing!