PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aspen Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Springfield comes to the cage accompanied by The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Springfield
vs
Pooh

184 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Hellbent
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aspen Springfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winnie Pooh!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Springfield scores with a spinning back kick!
Pooh is looking to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pooh's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pooh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pooh blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Pooh jumps guard.
Pooh tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Pooh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Springfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Springfield passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Springfield pulls his head out easily.

Pooh actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh is not content to let Springfield control the position.

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

Springfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pooh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two 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.
Springfield pushes down on Pooh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pooh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Springfield manages to pass to mount!
Springfield has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Springfield controlling from mount.
Pooh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Springfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Springfield landing punches.
Pooh tries to improve his position but instead Springfield has taken his back!

Springfield working for the choke.
Pooh tries to break free.

Springfield looking for the choke from the back.
Pooh trying to control but not successfully.
Springfield has the hooks in. Pooh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pooh trying to control the hands but Springfield breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Springfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pooh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pooh for a finish.

Springfield goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Pooh escapes and is now in half guard on top.

Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Springfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Springfield moves into full guard.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pooh looking to pass the guard.
Springfield pulls Pooh in to control the position.

Springfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Pooh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Springfield is looking for a triangle but Pooh pushes his legs off easily.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Springfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pooh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pooh pushes down on Springfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aspen Springfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pooh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Pooh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pooh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pooh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springfield can't find room to land a body shot as Pooh controls the action.

Springfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pooh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Springfield is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pooh rolls, trying to escape but Springfield keeps control of the position.

Springfield looking for the RNC.
Springfield throwing sloppy strikes.

Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aspen Springfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pooh wants to control his opponent's hands but Springfield gets his hands free.
Springfield has the hooks in. Pooh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Springfield avoiding Pooh 's attempts to control his hands.
Springfield landing with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Springfield wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy.

Springfield is looking for the choke from the back position but Pooh is controlling his hands well.
Pooh is trying to break free.
Pooh trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks.

Springfield is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Pooh taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Springfield.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aspen Springfield thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).