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WPGC 8.5 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Archimedes Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparbot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joteel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparbot is in Joteel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparbot (2) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel is trying to control the position but Sparbot postures up.
Joteel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparbot (2) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel trying to control from half guard but Sparbot is working away.
Joteel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparbot is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel wants to take a breather but Sparbot is having none of it.
Sparbot tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg.
Joteel trying to control the action but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joteel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparbot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparbot wants to get back to full guard.
Sparbot manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joteel postures up.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparbot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Sparbot looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot is looking for a triangle but Joteel pushes his legs off easily.
Joteel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparbot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joteel has managed to get both his arms back between Sparbot's legs - danger averted.
Sparbot trying to keep a closed guard but Joteel is proving a slippery customer.
Sparbot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joteel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joteel tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparbot is retaining full guard.
Joteel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparbot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
Sparbot is trying to keep Joteel in close.
We've been informed that Joteel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joteel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sparbot working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joteel is stalling in the full guard.
Sparbot keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
Sparbot has his foot on Joteel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joteel works his way back into a safe position though.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel looking to pass the guard.
Sparbot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joteel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joteel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joteel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparbot looking to control but Joteel passes into half guard.
Sparbot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparbot.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joteel trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Sparbot looking to control.
Sparbot has control of Joteel's left arm, preventing Joteel from doing any damage.
Joteel advances to half guard.
Joteel is looking for a kimura but Sparbot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joteel to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot wants to improve his position but Joteel is controlling well.
Joteel is thwarting Sparbot's attempts to control the position.
Sparbot is pressing down on Joteel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparbot is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparbot trying to control the position.
Sparbot is trying to hold Joteel in close to prevent damage but Joteel has managed to pass into half guard.
Joteel wants to free his trapped foot but Sparbot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joteel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joteel trying to mount his opponent but Sparbot defends it.
Joteel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Joteel is trying to work for a kimura but Sparbot is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joteel is looking to take a break and control but Sparbot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparbot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
Joteel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparbot trying to keep a closed guard but Joteel is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
Sparbot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joteel trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Sparbot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joteel is aware though and is defending well.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but Sparbot is keeping the position.
Sparbot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
Sparbot working for a triangle but Joteel defends it easily.
Sparbot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Sparbot gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Sparbot takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Archimedes Sparbot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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