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Event:
BBFC 4: Unkown Vs. Murska
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Pipes tries to land a leg kick but Xiaodong saw it coming and moves away.
Pipes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xiaodong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pipes with a body shot.
Xiaodong lands a nice hook to Pipes's body. Pipes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiaodong throws a jab but it's blocked by Pipes.
Pipes misses the shot to the body.
Pipes has his takedown stuffed
letting Xiaodong counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pipes shoots in for a takedown but Xiaodong shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Xiaodong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Pipes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pipes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiaodong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiaodong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiaodong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pipes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiaodong staying out of range there.#T1##TD#
Pipes scores with a takedown into Xiaodong's guard.
Xiaodong is pulling down on Pipes's head. It's preventing any offense from Pipes, at least for the moment.
Pipes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pipes wants to control from the top but Xiaodong keeps moving.
Pipes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pipes prevents Xiaodong from getting back to his feet.
Pipes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xiaodong wants to stand but Pipes is controlling the position. #T2#
Xiaodong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pipes throwing strikes but missing.
Xiaodong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pipes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pipes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xiaodong has Pipes pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pipes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pipes works over Xiaodong with some ground and pound from guard.
Pipes being controlled here momentarily.
Pipes trying to control but Xiaodong is working from the bottom.
Pipes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Xiaodong is pulling down on Pipes's head. It's preventing any offense from Pipes, at least for the moment.
Xiaodong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pipes wants to control from the top but Xiaodong keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pipes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiaodong as he avoids it easily.
Xiaodong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pipes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xiaodong is fending him off so far but Pipes persists. Nope, Xiaodong circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Pipes gets the takedown into side control.
Xiaodong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pipes.
#SUB#
Pipes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pipes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Pipes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Xiaodong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pipes is looking to take a break and control but Xiaodong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xiaodong pushes Pipes off looking to stand but Pipes dives back in and keeps control.
Pipes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pipes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xiaodong's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiaodong pushes Pipes off looking to stand but Pipes dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Pipes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xiaodong is just riding it out for now. Pipes eventually gives up the hold.
Pipes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Pipes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Xiaodong lands a jab to Pipes's midsection.#TD#
Pipes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Xiaodong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pipes advances to half guard.
Xiaodong wants to improve his position but Pipes is controlling well.
Pipes trying to control the action but Xiaodong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pipes wants to work for an arm triangle but Xiaodong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xiaodong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xiaodong holds on and takes a little breather.
Pipes trying to control but Xiaodong is working from the bottom.
Pipes landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Pipes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xiaodong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pipes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Xiaodong gets full guard.
Pipes postures up.
Xiaodong managing to control the position.
Pipes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xiaodong keeping full guard, as Pipes tries to pass.
Pipes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pipes wants to pass the guard but Xiaodong is keeping the position.#T2#
Pipes throws a big right hand that misses.
Pipes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xiaodong pulls Pipes in to control the position.
Pipes looking to pass the guard.
Xiaodong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiaodong wants to get back to his feet but Pipes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pipes trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiaodong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pipes throws a big right hand that misses.
Xiaodong is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xiaodong missing with a left hand there. Pipes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Xiaodong.
Pipes misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Xiaodong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pipes manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pipes.
Pipes fails with a takedown attempt.
Pipes closes the distance and clinches up with Xiaodong, looking for a takedown. Pipes pushes Xiaodong against the cage but Xiaodong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pipes with a poor takedown
and Xiaodong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Pipes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Pipes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Xiaodong has one foot on Pipes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaodong takes a swing at Pipes's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pipes. Xiaodong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiaodong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiaodong moves out of range as Pipes strikes.
Xiaodong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesley Pipes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaodong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Pipes is rocked!
Xiaodong fakes the body blow, causing Pipes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pipes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Xiaodong! |
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Event:
BFC 34 : Rodrigues Vs. Bob
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner misses with a takedown attempt - Pipes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Geroge Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Pipes counters with a shoot takedown. Turner fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pipes is aware though and is defending well.
Pipes passes Turner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pipes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pipes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pipes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite MMA Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pipes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pipes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Pipes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pipes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner gets full guard.
Pipes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB#
Turner has his foot on Pipes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pipes works his way back into a safe position though.
Pipes lands a couple of digs.
Pipes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pipes with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Turner looking for a guillotine here but Pipes defends easily.
Pipes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pipes. #SUB#
Turner is looking for a triangle but Pipes pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Pipes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Pipes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pipes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Turner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pipes throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Pipes distracts Turner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pipes passes into half guard.
Pipes trying to control the pace.
Pipes tries to pass to full mount but Turner defends it.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Pipes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pipes throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely. #T3##SUB#
Turner looking for submissions off his back.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pipes.
Pipes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Turner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pipes wants to work for an arm triangle but Turner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pipes lands with a punch from half guard.
Pipes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Pipes wants to take a breather but Turner is having none of it. #SUB#
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Pipes prevents Turner from improving his position.
Pipes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turner!
Pipes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Pipes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pipes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turner is bucking up trying to escape but Pipes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pipes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pipes is landing with some decent strikes but Turner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pipes landing strikes from the mount.
Pipes working the ground and pound effectively.
Pipes landing strikes from the mount.
Turner is looking to get to half guard.
Pipes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turner is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pipes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Turner is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Pipes.#ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Pipes! Turner is hurt baaadly! Pipes is firing away with more strikes - Turner is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Pipes!
An out of breath Wesley Pipes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WPFA XLV: Bassole vs Morra Jr
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Jamay misses with the combination.
Jamay misses with a lunging right hand
and Pipes counters with a stiff right hand.
Jamay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jamay throws a body punch but Pipes moves out of range.
Pipes lands a nice shot that snaps Jamay's head back.
Jamay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jamay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jamay tries to bum rush Pipes with a series of wild strikes but Pipes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jamay throws an off balance right hand
and Pipes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pipes avoids the body shot from Jamay.
Jamay misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Pipes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pipes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pipes postures up in Jamay's guard and throws a big left but Jamay blocks it.
Pipes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamay told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pipes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pipes throws an elbow but Jamay slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
The strikes coming from Pipes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Pipes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jamay is looking for a sweep.
Pipes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pipes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jamay is looking to reverse the position.
Jamay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pipes.
Jamay takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Pipes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jamay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pipes.
Jamay can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Pipes lands some shots froms side control.
Jamay defending against the ground and pound.
Pipes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pipes wants to control but Jamay is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Pipes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jamay can't do much from the bottom here.
Jamay is looking to regain half guard here but Pipes keeps moving and retains side control.
Pipes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jamay is avoiding damage well.
Jamay is looking to reverse the position.
Pipes is staying tight to Jamay's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jamay struggling a bit here.#T3#
Jamay gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jamay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jamay trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pipes.
Jamay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pipes thows a huge punch but Jamay dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Jamay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pipes pulls his head out easily.
Pipes trying to control from half guard but Jamay is working away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jamay is looking for a sweep. Pipes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jamay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pipes. #SUB2#
Jamay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pipes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pipes lands a nice shot to the head.
Pipes punching from mount but Jamay doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pipes working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Jamay slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Pipes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pipes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Jamay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pipes pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Pipes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pipes defending well as Jamay loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Pipes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jamay is trying to defend but Pipes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Jamay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pipes is working for a kimura but Jamay is defending it quite comfortably.
Jamay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pipes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jamay looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jamay actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jamay looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Pipes thows a huge punch but Jamay dodges it nicely.
Pipes wants to pass to mount but Jamay is defending the position.
Pipes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pipes with the ground and pound but Jamay uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pipes throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Pipes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jamay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pipes escapes and throws Jamay's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jamay wants to control but Pipes postures up.
Pipes scoring with punches from side control. #T2##SUB#
Pipes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jamay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pipes tries for a kimura but Jamay is defending well.
Jamay is trying to control Pipes's posture but Pipes avoids it.
Pipes landing a few strikes.
Pipes throws an elbow but Jamay slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jamay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jamay struggling a bit here.
Wesley Pipes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamay is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Pipes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jamay gets back to half guard.
Pipes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jamay wants to get back to full guard.
Pipes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamay can do to turn this around?
Pipes passes to side control.
Jamay struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jamay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pipes's best efforts.
Pipes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pipes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jamay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Pipes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jamay looking for submissions off his back.
Pipes wants to control but Jamay is keeping him busy.
Pipes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jamay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pipes wants to pass the guard but Jamay is defending well.
Pipes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamay is looking to control Pipes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamay avoid being mounted?
Pipes working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Pipes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
No luck for Pipes with that takedown attempt.
Jamay lands with a hook. Pipes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pipes fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pipes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Pipes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamay misses with a double jab.
Jamay stalks Pipes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pipes's face. Pipes staggers backwards, shaken.
Jamay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pipes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jamay slaps away a takedown attempt from Pipes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Pipes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamay slaps away a takedown attempt from Pipes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Jamay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Jamay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pipes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jamay is in Pipes's guard.#SUB#
Pipes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jamay throws a strike but Pipes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
 #SUB2#
Jamay is looking for a triangle but Pipes pushes his legs off easily.
Jamay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pipes throws a strike but Jamay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
 #SUB#
Jamay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Pipes has his foot on Jamay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamay works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Jamay content to stall in guard here.
Pipes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Pipes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jamay defends it easily.#SUB#
Pipes has his foot on Jamay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamay works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jamay being controlled here momentarily.
Jamay is looking to work some ground and pound but Pipes has wrist control.#T3#
Jamay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pipes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jamay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamay with a nice head shot there.
Kofi Jamay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wesley Pipes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jamay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pipes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jamay is not content to let Pipes control the position.
Still in half guard, Pipes seems content to control.#T4#
Jamay is not content to let Pipes control the position.
Jamay tries to get to full guard but Pipes has control of the leg.
Pipes trying to control the pace.
Pipes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jamay wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pipes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kofi Jamay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pipes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Pipes!
A very excited looking Wesley Pipes 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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Event:
WPFA XL: HOWLoween Havoc 2
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Pipes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Park is trying to defend but Pipes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pipes trying to pass the guard but Park defending well.
Park wants to improve his position but Pipes is controlling well.
Pipes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Park does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pipes is controlling the pace.
Park really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pipes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pipes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Park keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pipes wants to work for an arm triangle but Park is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Park felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Park can do anything to dispel that myth.
Park controlling the position for now.#T1#
Pipes wants to take a breather but Park is having none of it. #SUB#
Pipes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Park could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pipes has cracked it and Park is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pipes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wesley Pipes!
An out of breath Wesley Pipes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVI: Pipes vs Cristos
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pipes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cristos.
Cristos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice straight punches there by Cristos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cristos.
Pipes slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cristos. No joy for Pipes on that attempt.
Pipes shoots in looking for a takedown but Cristos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pipes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cristos throws a shot from downtown. Pipes moves away and avoids it.
Cristos misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cristos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pipes misses with a takedown attempt - Cristos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Pipes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cristos misses with a looping right.#TD#
Pipes feints and as Cristos raises his hands in defense, Pipes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pipes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pipes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cristos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pipes drops back looking for a leg! Cristos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cristos manages to kick Pipes off! Pipes jumps back into Cristos's guard.
Pipes trying to control but Cristos is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cristos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Pipes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pipes passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pipes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cristos still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cristos has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pipes regains half guard.
It looks like Cristos is going to stand back up.
Pipes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Pipes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Pipes is pressing down on Cristos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cristos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pipes's guard.#SUB#
Cristos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Pipes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cristos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cristos wants to stand but Pipes is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Cristos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cristos throws a good cross that connects.
Cristos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pipes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pipes fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Pipes goes for a double leg but Cristos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cristos continues to drive forward.
Cristos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pipes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cristos.
A swing and a miss from Cristos.
Cristos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pipes fails with the takedown.
Pipes throws a sloppy body shot
and Cristos counters with a nice uppercut.
Pipes has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Cristos. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Cristos tries to sprawl but Pipes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pipes stops Cristos from getting back to his feet.
Cristos trying to control but Pipes postures up.
#SUB#
Pipes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Pipes is looking for a kimura but Cristos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pipes to get the leverage. #T4#
Pipes wants to free his trapped foot but Cristos is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Pipes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Pipes wants to work for an arm triangle but Cristos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pipes trying to control the action but Cristos is working from the bottom.
Pipes is looking to advance position but Cristos won't allow it.
Cristos tries to roll over but Pipes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pipes is working for a submission of some sort.
Pipes is looking to take a break and control but Cristos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Cristos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cristos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cristos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pipes doesn't seem bothered though.
Pipes slips under a jab from Cristos.
Cristos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pipes on the side of the head. #ROC2#Pipes is rocked!
Pipes moves away from the strike by Cristos.
Oh Pipes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cristos misses with a hook. Pipes ducked under it nicely.
Cristos drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pipes right on the button. Pipes goes down! Cristos follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cristos gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Cristos!
Manuel Cristos is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
WPFA XXXIII: DeAngelo vs Barne
Date: Sep 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wesley Pipes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pipes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pipes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pipes is thwarting Cabrera's attempts to control the position.
Pipes works his way into full mount!
Cabrera is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Pipes is working for a guillotine from mount but Cabrera frees his head quite easily.
Pipes takes Cabrera's back. #SUB2#
Pipes has got one arm under Cabrera's chin. This could be trouble... Cabrera trying to control the other hand but Pipes gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Cabrera has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wesley Pipes!
Wesley Pipes is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Wesley Pipes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPFA XXX: Man vs Man Iii
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutt swinging wildly here.
Cutt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pipes goes for a double leg but Cutt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cutt continues to drive forward.
Cutt throws a series of punches but Pipes moves out of range. #TD#
Pipes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cutt to the ground. Pipes is now in Cutt's guard.#SUB#
Pipes drops back looking for a leg! Cutt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutt manages to kick Pipes off! Pipes jumps back into Cutt's guard.
Pipes trying to control but Cutt is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pipes prevents Cutt from getting back to his feet.
Pipes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pipes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Pipes drops back looking for a leg! Cutt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutt manages to kick Pipes off! Pipes jumps back into Cutt's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pipes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Pipes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pipes drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pipes as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cutt screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pipes! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Wesley Pipes!
After winning the bout, Wesley Pipes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WPFA XXVIII: New Blood
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sticky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pipes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sticky throws a sloppy head kick and Pipes moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Pipes tries to sprawl but Sticky drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Pipes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pipes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pipes is staying active underneath Sticky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sticky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticky slips a nice elbow through Pipes's hands, connecting with Pipes's forehead.
Pipes tries to roll over but Sticky keeps him under control.
Pipes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pipes.#SUB#
Pipes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sticky rolls with it to try and escape but Pipes cranks on the arm and Sticky is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Pipes!
A very excited looking Wesley Pipes 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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Event:
BFC BLOODBATH 2
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pipes enables Stojanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pipes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Stojanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pipes keeping full guard, as Stojanov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pipes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stojanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pipes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stojanov defends well.
Stojanov wants to pass the guard but Pipes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Stojanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Pipes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pipes working for a triangle but Stojanov defends it easily.
#SUB#
Stojanov drops back looking for a leg! Pipes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pipes manages to kick Stojanov off! Stojanov jumps back into Pipes's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Pipes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Pipes has his foot on Stojanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stojanov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pipes working for a triangle but Stojanov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pipes is looking for a triangle but Stojanov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Stojanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Stojanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stojanov forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Stojanov is looking for a kimura here.
Stojanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Stojanov trying to mount his opponent but Pipes defends it.
Pipes manages to get to full guard.
Stojanov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Stojanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pipes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Pipes actively working from the bottom here.
Pipes gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Pipes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Stojanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Pipes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Stojanov rolls with it to try and escape but Pipes cranks on the arm and Stojanov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Pipes! |
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Event:
BFC 9: Gracie Vs. The Blade 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Pipes with that takedown attempt.
Ballistics throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballistics swinging wildly here.
We've been hearing reports that Pipes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pipes slips under a jab from Ballistics.
A lazy left from Ballistics finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Pipes.
Pipes darts in looking for a takedown but Ballistics gets double underhooks and turns Pipes into the cage.
Pipes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballistics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballistics throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Pipes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ballistics won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Pipes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pipes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballistics tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pipes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ballistics can't do much from the bottom here.
Ballistics is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pipes is staying active.#T1##SUB#
Pipes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pipes working away.#SUB#
Pipes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ballistics is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Pipes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ballistics knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pipes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pipes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ballistics looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Pipes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ballistics knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pipes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ballistics is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wesley Pipes! |
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Event:
BFC 5: Diaz vs. Norman
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Morrison. Those never looked like landing.
Morrison lands with a nice body punch.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Pipes's head but Pipes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison lands with a shot to the body.
Pipes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pipes.
Morrison tries to score with a low kick but Pipes moves his leg out of the way.
Morrison throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Pipes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pipes wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well. #SUB2#
Pipes is trying for a kimura here. Morrison looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pipes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wesley Pipes!
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Event:
BFC 4/20: Diaz vs. Maneno 2
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Pipes misses with a body kick. #TD#
Pipes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Pipes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Pipes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pipes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pipes pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pipes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Williams. #SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Pipes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams wants to improve his position but Pipes is controlling well.
Well, if Pipes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pipes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pipes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pipes wants to stand but Williams has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Pipes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pipes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pipes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Williams moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Pipes pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Pipes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Pipes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pipes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pipes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pipes stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.#SUB2#
Pipes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pipes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4##SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pipes is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams looks winded!
Pipes connects with a couple of short punches.
Pipes is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Pipes is sitting in close to Williams's body. Williams has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pipes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pipes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Williams.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Spencer Williams!
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