PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lex Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Sproles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sproles has chosen can't be touched -Roy Jones Jr as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Titan
vs
Sproles

174 cm
26
161 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

174 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Das Labor

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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lex Titan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Pete Sproles!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sproles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sproles swings for the body but Titan moves out of range.
Titan avoids the head kick by Sproles.
Titan jabs at Sproles's body.
Sproles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Titan's calf.
Some wild striking there from Sproles.
Sproles misses with a two punch combination.
Sproles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titan.
Titan digs a good body shot into Sproles's ribs.
Sproles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sproles throws a head kick but Titan moves out of range.
Sproles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sproles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sproles misses with a series of wild punches.
Sproles pushes Titan away with a front kick.
Sproles looks to land a body kick but Titan moved away.
Sproles lands a jab.
Titan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproles misses with a hook.
Pete Sproles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Titan.
Sproles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Titan lands a nice hook to Sproles's body. Sproles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Titan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick there by Sproles.
Nice sprawl there from Sproles as Titan shoots in.
A right-left combo lands from Sproles.

It looks like Lex Titan has been cut.
Sproles throws a head kick but Titan moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Sproles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sproles misses with a wild combination.
Sproles works Titan's body with a nice hook.
Titan is breathing heavily.
Sproles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Titan momentarily.
Sproles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

A head kick lands from Sproles that sends Titan to the canvas. Titan tries to scramble back to his feet but Sproles brings him back down into side control.
Sproles trying to control the position but Titan is working away.
Titan is looking to regain half guard here but Sproles keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles trying to control the position but Titan is working away.
Titan tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Titan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Titan is working hard here to advance position.
Sproles thowing shots but they're missing.
Titan is looking to get to half guard.
Titan manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan has a hand on Sproles's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sproles takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Titan is squirming around, avoiding Sproles's attempts to control the action.
Titan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Titan is looking to improve his position.
Sproles seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Titan is looking for a sweep. Sproles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sproles tries to stand but can't do so whilst Titan controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Titan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sproles trying to control but Titan is working from the bottom.
Sproles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Titan is proving hard to escape from.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sproles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sproles is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sproles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Titan moves away from the strike by Sproles.
Horrible takedown by Titan or perhaps it was just good defense by Sproles which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Sproles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lex Titan's cut.
That's time! Titan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Titan tries to land a front kick but Sproles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sproles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sproles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sproles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Titan feints and then cracks Sproles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sproles down.
Sproles misses with a few strikes there.
Sproles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Titan lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Sproles.
A head kick misses from Sproles.
Sproles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sproles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Titan counter with a right hand.
Titan is looking to wear down Sproles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sproles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Titan swings for the body but Sproles moves out of range.
Titan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sproles throws a nice looking combination but Titan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Titan blocks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sproles.
Titan swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sproles.
Sproles fails to land with a series of punches.
Titan digs a good hook to Sproles's body.
Sproles throws a head kick that misses

and Titan counters with a single leg into guard. Sproles didn't expect that.
Titan won't allow Sproles to get back to his feet.
Sproles is breathing heavily.
Titan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sproles wants to stand but Titan is controlling the position.
Titan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Titan is pushing down on Sproles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sproles is fighting to maintain full guard but Titan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Titan passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sproles's legs.

Titan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sproles, who protects the arm well.
Sproles tries to escape but Titan is in control.

Titan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sproles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Titan but great work by Sproles.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Titan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sproles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sproles works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sproles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sproles scores with punches from side control.
Titan is trying to improve his position.
Sproles has control of an arm but Titan manages to advance to Sproles's back!
Sproles covering up well and avoiding damage.
Sproles holding both Titan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Titan is trying to control but Sproles is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Titan goes for an armbar but Sproles turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sproles.
Sproles is looking to stand up but Titan won't let him.

Sproles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Sproles.
Pete Sproles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Titan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sproles's sensitive parts.
Sproles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Titan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sproles's knee momentarily.
Sproles bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Titan blocks a head kick by Sproles.
Sproles connects with the punch.
Sproles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Titan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sproles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pete Sproles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lex Titan's cut.
That's time! Titan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sproles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Titan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sproles throws a head kick that misses.
Sproles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Titan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Titan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sproles misses with a straight right.
Titan blocks a head kick by Sproles.
Titan scores with a hook to the body. Sproles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Titan misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Titan.
Titan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sproles misses with a combination
and Titan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Sproles misses.
Titan misses with a kick to the body.

Titan gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sproles is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Titan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sproles prevents Titan from moving into mount.
Sproles is pushing Titan's head away, looking to escape. Titan manages to hold on to the position though.
Titan has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Titan goes for an armbar but Sproles turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sproles.
Titan wants to sweep here but Sproles controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sproles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Titan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sproles's guard.
Titan looking to pass the guard.
Titan postures up in Sproles's guard and throws a big left but Sproles blocks it.
Lex Titan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sproles wants to stand up but Titan is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan trying to control but Sproles is working from the bottom.
Titan throws a strike but Sproles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sproles thows a big elbow that misses.

Titan working for submissions but it's allowed Sproles to get to half guard.
Sproles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Titan keeps working.
Sproles works his foot free and advances to mount.

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.
Titan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Titan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sproles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sproles wants to control the pace but Titan is squirming around nicely.
Titan is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Sproles.
I've got Sproles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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