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). Chooooooooon! I think Springfield might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Springfield
vs
Pooh

184 cm
23
170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

175 cm
30
165 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aspen Springfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winnie Pooh!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pooh is looking to clinch but Springfield is avoiding it.
No luck for Pooh with that takedown attempt.
Springfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Pooh misses with a body shot.
Springfield gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Pooh counters with a takedown into side control.
Springfield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Springfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Springfield controlling the position for now.
Springfield is looking to control Pooh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Springfield avoid being mounted?
Pooh is looking to advance position but Springfield won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Springfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Pooh.

Pooh is looking for a kimura but Springfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pooh to get the leverage.

Pooh seems to be looking for submissions.
Springfield wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Pooh is working for a submission of some sort.

Pooh wants to work for an arm triangle but Springfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Springfield is looking to improve his position.

Pooh is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Springfield still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Springfield has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Springfield politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Springfield prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pooh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Springfield's best efforts.
Springfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pooh!
Pooh can't escape the position.
Pooh regains half guard.

Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Springfield working over Pooh with some ground and pound. Pooh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Pooh is defending against the submission attempts here by Springfield.
Pooh is refusing to be controlled, as Springfield sits in half guard.

Pooh actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Pooh actively working from the bottom here.

Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Springfield controlling the pace.

Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Pooh is staying active underneath Springfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Springfield is working for a submission of some sort.

Pooh looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Springfield pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Springfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
Springfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aspen Springfield will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Springfield throws the kick towards the body but Pooh avoids it.
Pooh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Springfield seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Springfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Pooh feints and as Springfield raises his hands in defense, Pooh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pooh trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.

Pooh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Springfield dives on top into guard.

Springfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pooh's guard.
Pooh is pressing down on Springfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pooh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Springfield is pushing down on Pooh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pooh is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Springfield is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Springfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pooh has managed to free his arm - good work.

Pooh is defending against the submission attempts here by Springfield.
Springfield tries to pass to full mount but Pooh defends it.

Pooh actively working from the bottom here.

Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Springfield is looking to take a break and control but Pooh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Pooh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Springfield wants to control but Pooh is keeping him busy.
Springfield uses his free foot to push down on Pooh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pooh.
Pooh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Springfield pulls Pooh in to control the position.
Pooh forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield wants to sweep but Pooh has passed to side control!
Springfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pooh's best efforts.
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Pooh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pooh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working.

Pooh seems to be working for a kimura but Springfield defends the submission attempt.

Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Springfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Springfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pooh is working away from the top position though.
Springfield is refusing to be controlled, as Pooh sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Pooh wants to work for an arm triangle but Springfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Springfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pooh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.
Pooh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Springfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Springfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aspen Springfield will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Springfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Pooh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Springfield sprawls well initially but Pooh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Springfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pooh looking to sit in guard and control but Springfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Springfield trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom.

Pooh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Springfield defends well.
Springfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Springfield's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pooh's guard.

Pooh is looking for a triangle but Springfield pushes his legs off easily.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pooh is keeping the position for now.
Springfield pushing down on Pooh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pooh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Springfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Springfield lands a nice short elbow.

Springfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pooh defends it well.
Springfield works his way into full mount!
Pooh wants to control but Springfield is having none of it.
Aspen Springfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield tries to control but Pooh wriggling away.
Pooh tries to hold on but Springfield postures up.
Springfield tries to control but Pooh wriggling away.
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pooh is trying to reverse the position but instead Springfield has taken his back - oops!
Pooh turns into Springfield and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pooh trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Pooh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pooh stopping the sweep attempt from Springfield.

Springfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield pulls Pooh in close to his closed guard and prevents Pooh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pooh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.

Springfield has his foot on Pooh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pooh works his way back into a safe position though.

Springfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pooh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pooh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Springfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pooh looking for subs from the bottom but Springfield mounts him!
Pooh regains half guard.
Pooh tries to get to full guard but Springfield has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Springfield lands a nice short elbow.
Aspen Springfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pooh is looking to control Springfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pooh avoid being mounted?
Springfield is pressing down on Pooh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pooh is holding on for now.
Pooh trying to control but Springfield postures up.
Springfield is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aspen Springfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Springfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aspen Springfield!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aspen Springfield thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).