PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Sproles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taro Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sproles comes to the cage accompanied by can't be touched -Roy Jones Jr. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sproles
vs
Mishima

174 cm
29
185 lbs
20 - 21 - 1

175 cm
33
186 lbs
22 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Revolution Fatigues

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Sproles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taro Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sproles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sproles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mishima's head backwards.
Sproles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mishima tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sproles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mishima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Sproles misses with a series of wild punches.

Sproles gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mishima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sproles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sproles lands a nice hook to Mishima's body. Mishima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mishima missing with a left hand there. Sproles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mishima misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Sproles.
Sproles throws the left hand but Mishima avoids the punch easily.
Sproles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mishima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sproles throws a series of punches but Mishima moves out of range.
Pete Sproles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima throws an overhand right that lands on Sproles's shoulder, as Sproles tries to avoid the shot.
Mishima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sproles.
Sproles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Sproles. Those never looked like landing.
Sproles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mishima moves away from the strike by Sproles.
Sproles swinging wildly here.
Mishima tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown but Sproles shows good takedown defense.
Sproles wants to clinch up but Mishima keeps it at a distance.
Sproles throws a jab but it's blocked by Mishima.
Jab, jab by Sproles - just one landing.
A leg kick checked by Sproles.
Mishima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sproles was well out of range. Poor timing from Mishima.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sproles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mishima slips a jab and a cross from Sproles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles doesn't manage to clinch there - Mishima circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mishima. Sproles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sproles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sproles.

Sproles forces Mishima back against the cage and clinches.
Sproles lands a knee to the body.
Sproles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mishima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sproles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mishima tries a body shot but Sproles blocks it.
A short left from Sproles.

Mishima breaks from the clinch.
Mishima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sproles.
Mishima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sproles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles thows a body shot but no joy.
Mishima misses with a body kick.
Mishima thuds a left hand into Sproles's body.
Mishima shoots for a takedown but Sproles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sproles throws a right hand that misses
and Mishima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sproles doesn't manage to clinch there - Mishima circles away.
Sproles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pete Sproles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sproles is looking to clinch but Mishima is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sproles.
Sproles ducks under a wild hook from Mishima.
Sproles staying out of range there.
Sproles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mishima staying out of range there.
Mishima throws a hook to the side of Sproles's head but Sproles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sproles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Mishima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throws a right hand that Sproles ducks under and follows up with a left that Sproles also avoids with ease.
Mishima scores with a jab. Sproles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mishima keeps the fight on the outside.
Sproles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mishima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sproles tests Mishima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sproles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mishima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mishima walks into a left hand.
Sproles tries to clinch up but Mishima circles away and keeps his distance.
Mishima avoids the head kick by Sproles.
Sproles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sproles throws a combination that misses
and Mishima counters with a two punch combo.
Mishima scores with a jab to the jaw.

Sproles is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sproles throws a nice looking combination but Mishima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Sproles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mishima takes a swing at Sproles's ribcage but misses.
Sproles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sproles looks to land a combination. Mishima sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sproles misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Sproles dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sproles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mishima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sproles seems to have got his legs back now.
Mishima throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Sproles clinches with his opponent.
Mishima is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sproles is keeping busy.
Mishima working aggressively here.
Mishima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Mishima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sproles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sproles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Sproles misses.
Sproles cracks a nice hook into Mishima's ribs.
Mishima throws a good cross that connects.
Sproles avoids a kick to the body.
Sproles connects with a right hand. Mishima shakes it off.
Sproles throws a nice looking combination but Mishima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sproles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproles throws a hook but Mishima blocks it.
Sproles throws a nice looking combination but Mishima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mishima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sproles throws a poor cross that misses
and Mishima counters with a nice uppercut.
Mishima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mishima throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pete Sproles is winning the standup battle so far.
Mishima misses with a jab to the body
and Sproles counters with a straight right hand.
Sproles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Mishima dives in and scores a takedown into Sproles's guard.
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!
Sproles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mishima pushing down on Sproles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sproles regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles looking for a sweep. Not yet Sproles, not yet.
Mishima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mishima being controlled here momentarily.
Mishima slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sproles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mishima. Sproles does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mishima misses.
Mishima thows a body shot but no joy.
Sproles lands a glancing blow to the side of Mishima's head.

Mishima gets tackled into the cage by Sproles. Sproles maintains the clinch.
Mishima tries to throw a body punch but Sproles avoids it by throwing Mishima back against the cage.
Sproles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mishima lands a body shot.
Sproles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mishima scores with a shot to the side of Sproles's head.
Mishima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sproles misses with a knee to the head.

Mishima breaks the clinch.
Mishima is looking to slow Sproles down with leg kicks.
Mishima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sproles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mishima.
Mishima takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sproles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sproles.
Mishima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sproles tries to clinch but Mishima is having none of it.
Mishima drops his hands momentarily and Sproles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mishima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mishima throws a low kick but Sproles moves out of range easily.
Sproles scores with a push kick.
Pete Sproles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sproles throws a series of punches but Mishima moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mishima.
Sproles cracks Mishima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sproles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mishima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sproles leaves Mishima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
Sproles throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Sproles dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sproles is looking to clinch but Mishima is avoiding it.
Mishima has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mishima throws an overhand right that lands on Sproles's shoulder, as Sproles tries to avoid the shot.
Sproles scores with a nice strike.
Mishima moves out of range as Sproles strikes.
A jab from Sproles misses.
Mishima fails to land with a series of punches.
Sproles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mishima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sproles.
Sproles tries to clinch up.
Sproles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sproles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mishima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sproles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mishima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sproles staying out of range there.
Mishima lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mishima looks for a takedown but Sproles sprawls well.
Sproles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sproles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mishima punishes Sproles's body with a nice straight punch.
Mishima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sproles throws a big shot that misses.
Sproles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mishima momentarily.
Sproles throws a right and a left that Mishima avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sproles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Sproles has closed the distance and engaged Mishima in a clinch.
Sproles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sproles lands an elbow that stopped Mishima in his tracks for a moment.
Mishima tries to score a body lock takedown but Sproles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sproles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taro Mishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mishima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mishima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sproles's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Mishima. Those never looked like landing.
Mishima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sproles finds it's way round the side to connect with Mishima's head.
Sproles scores with the left hand. Mishima knows he should have avoided that one.
Mishima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sproles was well out of range. Poor timing from Mishima.
Sproles is looking to clinch.
Sproles throws a head kick that half lands.
Sproles looks to score with a jab to the body but Mishima is just out of range.
Mishima throws a jab but it's blocked by Sproles.
A swing and a miss from Mishima.
Sproles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Sproles catches Mishima right on the button with a cross.
Mishima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sproles wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles checks a leg kick.
Sproles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mishima circles away quickly and effectively.
Mishima misses with a looping left.
Sproles tries to clinch there but Mishima circles away.
Mishima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sproles.
Sproles missing with a left hand there. Mishima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mishima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sproles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mishima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mishima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sproles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mishima takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mishima moves forwards but Sproles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mishima misses with a wild body shot.
Mishima dodges the punch combination from Sproles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throws a right hand that Sproles ducks under and follows up with a left that Sproles also avoids with ease.

Mishima tries to keep at a distance but Sproles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pete Sproles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sproles prevents Mishima from breaking the clinch.
Sproles blocks an uppercut.
Sproles misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mishima gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sproles trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sproles is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sproles trying to control but Mishima postures up.
Sproles desperately trying to maintain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Sproles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sproles, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Sproles!
Pete Sproles 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.