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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spiffy Pippin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pippin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Pippin closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Pippin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee has Pippin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pippin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pippin stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Spiffy Pippin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Lee.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pippin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pippin pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Pippin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pippin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pippin has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pippin wants to sweep but no luck.
Pippin managing to control the position.
Pippin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Pippin has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Pippin keeps moving.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Pippin.
Pippin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pippin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pippin is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pippin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pippin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee trying to control but Pippin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pippin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pippin (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pippin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pippin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Pippin is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pippin stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pippin (5) vs (0) Lee
Pippin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pippin but great work by Lee. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pippin (5) vs (4) Lee
Pippin is trying to escape the position but Lee is controlling the position.
Pippin wants to control but Lee postures up.
Pippin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pippin keeps Lee under control for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pippin wants to control but Lee postures up.
Pippin is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Pippin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pippin (9) vs (4) Lee
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Pippin keeps control of the position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Pippin.
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pippin working for the choke.
Pippin has good solid back control here.
Lee tries to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pippin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Pippin gets his hands free.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pippin looking for the choke but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Pippin.
Pippin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Pippin looking for the RNC.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pippin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lee trying to control the action but Pippin just sinks the hooks in.
Lee is really stuck here.
Pippin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Pippin gets his hands free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Pippin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.
Pippin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pippin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lee is trying to break free.
Pippin looking to break Lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pippin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pippin controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pippin tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke.
Pippin is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Pippin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pippin is persistently looking for the submission but Lee is defending it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pippin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lee for a finish.
Pippin keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee is having to fend off submission attempts from Pippin, who is looking to sink in the choke. Pippin doesn't have the hooks in though and Lee manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pippin (9) vs (6) Lee
Pippin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Pippin keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pippin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pippin (11) vs (6) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Pippin takes the fight on points by 11 to 6. |
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