PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ens Shaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Sparbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ens Shaba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shaba
vs
Sparbot

168 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ens Shaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sparbot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaba was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparbot finishes the takedown easily into 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.
Sparbot postures up.
Sparbot trying to control but Shaba is working from the bottom.
Shaba striking from the bottom.
Shaba could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaba controlling the position.

Shaba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparbot looking to sit in guard and control but Shaba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaba works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Shaba is looking for a kimura here.

Shaba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparbot is just riding it out for now. Shaba eventually gives up the hold.

Shaba seems to be working for a kimura but Sparbot defends the submission attempt.
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.

Shaba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparbot wants to control but Shaba is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Shaba is trying to work for a kimura but Sparbot is defending well.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Shaba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaba is pressing down on Sparbot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparbot is holding on for now.
Sparbot tries to roll over but Shaba keeps him under control.
Sparbot gets full guard.
Shaba won't allow Sparbot to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sparbot looking for a guillotine here but Shaba defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaba won't allow Sparbot to sweep him here.
Shaba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparbot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaba manages to get himself to full guard.

Shaba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Shaba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Shaba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaba is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sparbot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shaba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparbot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaba is keeping the position for now.

Shaba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparbot wants to control from the top but Shaba keeps moving.

Shaba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot defends well.
Sparbot postures up in Shaba's guard and throws a big left but Shaba blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot works over Shaba with some ground and pound from guard.

Sparbot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shaba keeping moving, preventing Sparbot from controlling successfully.
Sparbot thows a big elbow that misses.
Sparbot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Shaba is keeping the position.

Shaba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparbot is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Shaba is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ens Shaba will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shaba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sparbot tries to improve position but can't.
Shaba looks up at the clock and then as Sparbot takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shaba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sparbot sneaks back into half guard.
Sparbot trying to hold on to Shaba's head to control him but Shaba postures up.
Ens Shaba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Shaba is looking for a kimura here.
Sparbot wants to improve his position but Shaba is controlling well.

Shaba is working for a kimura but Sparbot is defending it quite comfortably.

Shaba is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaba's back!
Shaba is trying to break free.
Shaba rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparbot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Shaba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparbot lands with a punch from half guard.
Shaba is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparbot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparbot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparbot is trying to control. Shaba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaba is trying to control but can't.

Sparbot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparbot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparbot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sparbot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaba defends it well.

Sparbot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shaba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shaba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparbot pulls his head out easily.
Sparbot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparbot wants to control but Shaba is keeping him busy.

Sparbot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparbot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shaba's head.
Sparbot trying to control the action but Shaba is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaba is looking for a sweep. Sparbot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparbot blocks the strikes from Shaba.
Shaba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparbot.

Sparbot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaba sees it coming and defends easily.

Shaba with the active half guard here but Sparbot passes nicely into side control.
Sparbot working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparbot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sparbot trying to control the action but Shaba is working from the bottom.
Shaba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sparbot connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Sparbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Sparbot. No joy for Shaba on that attempt.
Shaba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparbot pinned against the cage. Sparbot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Shaba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sparbot moves into full guard.
Sparbot is trying to keep Shaba in close.
Shaba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaba postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaba preventing the sweep.
Sparbot working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shaba's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Bjj Sparbot has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Sparbot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sparbot landing punches.
Shaba gets back to half guard.
Sparbot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaba defending well though.

Shaba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparbot pulls his head out easily.
Sparbot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shaba's head.
Sparbot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shaba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Shaba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparbot passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaba is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaba is working hard here to advance position.

Sparbot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaba is looking to regain half guard here but Sparbot keeps moving and retains side control.

Sparbot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sparbot working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot wants to control but Shaba is keeping him busy.
Sparbot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shaba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shaba striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Shaba tries to improve position but can't.
Sparbot working the head with strikes.
Shaba tries to buck Sparbot off but Sparbot is having none of it.
Sparbot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaba keeps working.

Sparbot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaba gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot working over Shaba with some ground and pound. Shaba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shaba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparbot.
Sparbot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparbot is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Shaba looking for submissions off his back.
Sparbot drops an elbow to the side of Shaba's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparbot working over Shaba with some ground and pound. Shaba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sparbot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaba is just riding it out for now. Sparbot eventually gives up the hold.
Shaba has hold of Sparbot's hands but Sparbot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjj Sparbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparbot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjj Sparbot!