PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lippencot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Taavetinpoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lippencot
vs
Taavetinpoika

178 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Beast Fightwear

Beast Fightwear
Combat Pro Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Lippencot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harley Taavetinpoika!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taavetinpoika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lippencot as he jumps to the side.

Taavetinpoika changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lippencot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Taavetinpoika is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lippencot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lippencot tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Taavetinpoika is working Lippencot over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taavetinpoika lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lippencot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lippencot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taavetinpoika thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lippencot's head.
Lippencot is trying to stand back up but Taavetinpoika is controlling him
Taavetinpoika wants to control but Lippencot is keeping him busy.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippencot is looking for a sweep. Taavetinpoika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taavetinpoika trying to control the action but Lippencot is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taavetinpoika lands a jab-cross combination.
Lippencot scores with a jab. Taavetinpoika acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Harley Taavetinpoika has been cut.
Lippencot throws out a loose jab but Taavetinpoika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taavetinpoika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lippencot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hans Lippencot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Taavetinpoika.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taavetinpoika misses with a low kick.
Taavetinpoika defending well as Lippencot loads up on a big left hand.
Taavetinpoika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lippencot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taavetinpoika.
Taavetinpoika fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taavetinpoika is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavetinpoika misses with a leg kick.
Lippencot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lippencot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lippencot scores with a one two! Taavetinpoika had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Taavetinpoika missing with a left hand there. Lippencot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hans Lippencot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lippencot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taavetinpoika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lippencot as he avoids it easily.
Lippencot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Taavetinpoika darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taavetinpoika blocks the strikes from Lippencot.
Lippencot controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Taavetinpoika trying to control the action but Lippencot is working from the bottom.
Taavetinpoika takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taavetinpoika content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taavetinpoika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lippencot keeps working.
Taavetinpoika is nestled in close to Lippencot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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 Hans Lippencot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harley Taavetinpoika's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Taavetinpoika tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lippencot swivels and escapes.
Lippencot looks to score with a jab to the body but Taavetinpoika is just out of range.
Taavetinpoika on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taavetinpoika shoots in for a double leg but Lippencot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taavetinpoika shoots in but Lippencot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hans Lippencot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Taavetinpoika.
Lippencot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taavetinpoika tries for a takedown but Lippencot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippencot thows a body shot but no joy.
Taavetinpoika is looking to clinch but Lippencot is avoiding it.

Taavetinpoika drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taavetinpoika is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lippencot throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lippencot working a defensive guard here.
Lippencot wants to stand up but Taavetinpoika is controlling him.
Lippencot keeping full guard, as Taavetinpoika tries to pass.
Lippencot throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taavetinpoika drops back looking for a leg! Lippencot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lippencot manages to kick Taavetinpoika off! Taavetinpoika jumps back into Lippencot's guard.
Taavetinpoika is breathing heavily.
Taavetinpoika trying to control but Lippencot is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taavetinpoika takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That has opened up Harley Taavetinpoika's cut even more.
Taavetinpoika keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lippencot.

Taavetinpoika gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lippencot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lippencot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lippencot lands with a right to the head.
Lippencot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Lippencot.
Lippencot lands a right hand.
Taavetinpoika wants a takedown.

Taavetinpoika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hans Lippencot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Lippencot.
Lippencot throws a body punch but Taavetinpoika moves out of range.
Taavetinpoika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lippencot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

The cut above Harley Taavetinpoika's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot throws a combination that misses

and Taavetinpoika counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lippencot won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lippencot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lippencot manages to get back to half guard.
Lippencot is pressing down on Taavetinpoika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taavetinpoika missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lippencot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lippencot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taavetinpoika is one step ahead there.
Lippencot keeping moving, preventing Taavetinpoika from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Lippencot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harley Taavetinpoika's cut.
That's time! Lippencot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Taavetinpoika throws a low kick, looking for Lippencot's leg but Lippencot calmly moves out of range.
Taavetinpoika throws a leg kick but Lippencot sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Taavetinpoika.
Taavetinpoika tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lippencot is looking to regain half guard here but Taavetinpoika keeps moving and retains side control.
Taavetinpoika trying to control the action but Lippencot is working from the bottom.
Lippencot struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taavetinpoika thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taavetinpoika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lippencot is trying to control Taavetinpoika's posture but Taavetinpoika avoids it.

Taavetinpoika is trying to get an arm triangle but Lippencot is defending well.
Lippencot can't do much from the bottom here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taavetinpoika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taavetinpoika moves away from the strike by Lippencot.
Hans Lippencot is winning the standup battle so far.
Lippencot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taavetinpoika manages to avoid it.
Taavetinpoika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lippencot.
Lippencot just misses with a punch to the body.
Taavetinpoika is looking to clinch but Lippencot is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavetinpoika fails to land the takedown.
Lippencot with a jab.
Taavetinpoika staying out of range there.
Lippencot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taavetinpoika sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lippencot as Taavetinpoika shoots in.
Hans Lippencot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Taavetinpoika.
Lippencot throws a series of punches but Taavetinpoika moves out of range.
Taavetinpoika staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taavetinpoika moves out of range of the strikes.
Lippencot misses with a straight right.

Taavetinpoika shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taavetinpoika was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hans Lippencot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taavetinpoika with good strikes from the mount here!
Harley Taavetinpoika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like Hans Lippencot has been cut.
Taavetinpoika is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lippencot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lippencot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taavetinpoika fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Taavetinpoika content just to control the position here.
Taavetinpoika pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Taavetinpoika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lippencot 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Lippencot!