PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nintendo Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takada has chosen Super Mario Bros Theme Soundtrack as his entrance music. Nintendo Takada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pound
vs
Takada

185 cm
23
197 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

185 cm
29
193 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ground Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nintendo Takada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada stuns Pound with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Takada takes the fight into the clinch.
Pound lands a body punch.
Takada just leaning against Pound, taking a breather.
Takada goes for a takedown attempt but Pound pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takada tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Takada.
Takada closes the distance and clinches up with Pound, looking for a takedown. Takada pushes Pound against the cage but Pound circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pound loads up on a big right hand but Takada slips the punch.
Takada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Takada gets tackled into the cage by Pound. Pound maintains the clinch.
Pound throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada.
Pound lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takada managing to block the knees to the body from Pound.
Pound is working Takada over against the cage.
Pound digs a right hand underneath Takada's ribcage. Takada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takada wants a takedown but no success here.
Ground Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nintendo Takada.
Takada looks gassed!
Pound lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound digs a right hand into Takada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takada's gas tank.
Pound lands a nice shot to the body.
Pound lands a left hand.
Pound lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pound.
Pound lands an uppercut.
Pound pushes Takada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pound lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pound manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pound gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pound lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pound lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Takada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pound lands a nice shot to the body.
Pound lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pound is leaning against Takada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pound lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Pound prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Pound - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Pound.
Good body shot from Pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Pound as the two fighters clinch.
Pound lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pound's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pound lands a damaging elbow.
Pound lands a body punch.
Pound works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Pound.
Pound stalling.
Pound lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pound lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Pound scores with a hook to the body.
Pound lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Pound is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pound gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Pound.
Pound lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pound lands an elbow that stopped Takada in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Nintendo Takada has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound is leaning against Takada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pound - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Pound.
Pound lands with a short shot to the head.
Pound lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pound scores with a shot to the side of Takada's head.
Pound keeps control of Takada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Pound.
Takada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pound pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pound tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from Pound.
Pound cracks Takada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pound works Takada's body with a nice hook.
Takada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pound misses with a body kick.

Takada gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada lands a right hand.
Takada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Pound.
A shot in the inside from Pound.
Takada can't get the takedown.
Pound lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pound gets through Takada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pound trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Pound.
Pound digs a right hand underneath Takada's ribcage. Takada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pound pushes Takada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pound manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pound lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Pound.
Pound works on Takada's body with a couple of short punches.
Pound taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ground Pound dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nintendo Takada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Takada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pound misses the shot to the body.
Pound is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takada can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Pound lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takada doesn't seem phased though.
Takada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pound cracks the inside of Takada's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Pound.
Pound scores with a nice strike.
Nice sprawl there from Pound as Takada shoots in.
Pound tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Takada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pound darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pound throws a sloppy head kick and Takada moves out of range easily.
Takada is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound misses with a combination

and Takada counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pound is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takada postures up.
Takada won't allow Pound to sweep him here.

Takada gets to his feet - Pound follows without any prompting.
Pound misses with a body shot

and Takada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pound's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound is pulling down on Takada's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada thows a big elbow that misses.

Takada stands up and waves to Pound to follow him.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Pound tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pound scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pound throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pound's waist but Pound gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takada off to one side.
Ground Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nintendo Takada.
An inside leg kick lands from Pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pound gets tackled into the cage by Takada. Takada maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takada wants to get back to striking at distance but Pound won't allow it.
Pound landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Pound.
Takada jumps guard but Pound stands there with Takada around his waist. Takada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pound works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pound cracks Takada with a nice body shot.
Pound scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pound stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pound lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pound stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pound lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pound lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Pound lands a nice uppercut.
Pound lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Pound.
Pound's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pound utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takada takes an elbow to the temple.
Pound taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pound.
Takada jumps guard but Pound stands there with Takada around his waist. Takada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pound.
Takada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Pound scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pound presses Takada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pound lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pound.
Pound scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ground Pound dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nintendo Takada's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Takada takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pound.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pound as Takada tries to tie him up.
Takada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takada is struggling to control the position.
Pound prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pound lands a body shot.
Takada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pound smiles and moves away.
Pound lands a head shot.
Pound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pound sprawls well. Pound wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takada gets slowly back to his feet.
Ground Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nintendo Takada.
Pound connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takada's hands.
Takada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pound swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Pound.
Ground Pound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pound looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pound scores with a hook to the body. Takada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pound cracks Takada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pound looks to land a combination but Takada avoids it well.
Pound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pound misses with a low kick.

Takada instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pound.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pound.
Takada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pound stalling.
Pound lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Takada goes for a takedown attempt but Pound pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pound fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takada on the side of the head.
Pound lands a nice shot that snaps Takada's head back.
Takada goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pound is looking to wear down Takada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada shoots for a double leg takedown but Pound sprawls well. He's pushed Takada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takada walks into a straight right hand from Pound.
Pound scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ground Pound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pound.
Pound lands a jab.
Takada has his takedown stuffed

and Pound counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pound.
Nintendo Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pound scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pound stalling.
A short right from Pound.
Pound pushes Takada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Pound.
Takada takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Pound.
Pound lands an uppercut.
Pound lands with a left to the head.
Pound lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pound lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Pound misses with a knee strike.
Pound leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pound pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ground Pound is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pound lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pound is leaning against Takada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ground Pound has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Takada jumps guard and drags Pound to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pound looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Takada working for a triangle but Pound defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ground Pound showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pound, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ground Pound!