PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between dumb ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Sparring Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dumb ass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

ass
vs
Sparring Partner

175 cm
23
162 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
18
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, dumb ass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Sparring Partner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - ass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparring Partner keeps the fight on the outside.

ass gets a takedown into half guard.
ass passes the guard and advances to mount!
ass looking to control and managing it successfully.
ass working Sparring Partner over with strikes here.
ass lands a nice shot to the head.
ass lands a big shot there that rocks Sparring Partner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

ass looking for a guillotine from mount but Sparring Partner is having none of it.
ass tries to control but Sparring Partner wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparring Partner is desperately trying to improve his position but ass has a good base and remains in mount.
ass working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparring Partner is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparring Partner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
ass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
ass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparring Partner on the ground.
Sparring Partner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

ass goes for an armbar but Sparring Partner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sparring Partner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparring Partner throwing strikes but missing.
Sparring Partner forces his way into half guard.
Sparring Partner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ass's head.
ass trying to control here.
ass is breathing heavily.

Sparring Partner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so ass is just riding it out for now. Sparring Partner eventually gives up the hold.
ass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if ass tries to get out of the position.
ass is looking to control Sparring Partner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can ass avoid being mounted?
Sparring Partner trying to control the action but ass is working from the bottom.
ass is looking to control Sparring Partner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can ass avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparring Partner wants to control but ass is keeping him busy.

Sparring Partner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparring Partner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

ass is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sparring Partner's half guard.
Sparring Partner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ass.
ass tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparring Partner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparring Partner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparring Partner regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparring Partner has a closed guard, preventing ass from standing up.

Sparring Partner has his foot on ass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. ass works his way back into a safe position though.
ass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sparring Partner's guard.
ass won't allow Sparring Partner to sweep him here.

Sparring Partner is working an open guard so ass takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparring Partner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

ass feints and as Sparring Partner raises his hands in defense, ass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
ass trying to control but Sparring Partner is working from the bottom.
ass has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sparring Partner is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

dumb ass dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sparring Partner with a lazy takedown attempt

and ass counters with a takedown into side control.
Sparring Partner is looking to regain half guard here but ass keeps moving and retains side control.

ass stands up.
Sparring Partner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

ass darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
ass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
ass wants to take a breather but Sparring Partner is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparring Partner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparring Partner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
ass looks like he's trying to stand up.
ass trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
ass is not content to let Sparring Partner control the position.

Sparring Partner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparring Partner throwing shots but ass is blocking nicely.
ass is looking to escape.
Sparring Partner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Sparring Partner is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
ass is trying to stand.

ass actively working from the bottom here.
Sparring Partner winds up and cracks ass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by ass.
Sparring Partner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked ass off and has taken his back!

Sparring Partner looking to break ass's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. ass remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sparring Partner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
dumb ass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ass trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparring Partner wants to control but ass is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sparring Partner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
ass trying to get back to his feet but Sparring Partner is in full control for now.

ass is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
ass prevents Sparring Partner from getting a body triangle.

Sparring Partner is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but ass won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Sparring Partner off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Sparring Partner!