PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl der Grosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is People in Planes-Last Man Standing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Pounder
vs
der Grosse

186 cm
39
222 lbs
33 - 22 - 1

181 cm
31
182 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Jim Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl der Grosse!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
der Grosse shoots in for a double leg but Pounder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Pounder. No joy for der Grosse on that attempt.

Pounder gets a takedown into half guard.

Pounder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. der Grosse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pounder.

Pounder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so der Grosse is just riding it out for now. Pounder eventually gives up the hold.

Pounder is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder prevents der Grosse from improving his position.

Pounder is looking for a kimura here.
Pounder is looking to take a break and control but der Grosse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounder wants to pass to mount but der Grosse is defending the position.

Pounder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder tries to pass to full mount but der Grosse defends it.

Pounder seems to be working for a kimura but der Grosse defends the submission attempt.
Pounder is looking to stall here but der Grosse recovers full guard.
Pounder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pounder advances to half guard.

Pounder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Pounder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but der Grosse sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder moves into full mount! der Grosse won't be happy about that!
der Grosse slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
der Grosse tries to roll over but Pounder keeps him under control.

Pounder is working for a kimura but der Grosse is defending it quite comfortably.

Pounder seems to be working for a kimura but der Grosse defends the submission attempt.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is pressing down on Pounder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. der Grosse is keeping the position for now.
Pounder is looking to advance position but der Grosse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
der Grosse won't let Pounder get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pounder is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, der Grosse has taken his back.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse trying to control momentarily.

der Grosse is persistently looking for the submission but Pounder is defending it well.

der Grosse tightening his grip on Pounder, looking for the choke.
Well, with der Grosse on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pounder is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

der Grosse looking for the choke from the back.

der Grosse has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pounder looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pounder is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if der Grosse gets his way!
Pounder trying to get back to his feet but der Grosse is in full control for now.

der Grosse working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

der Grosse looking for the choke from the back.

der Grosse is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pounder has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pounder has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Pounder is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if der Grosse gets his way!
Pounder has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Pounder is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

der Grosse is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pounder knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pounder for a finish.
Pounder is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

der Grosse working for a choke but Pounder is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

der Grosse working for a choke but Pounder reverses nicely into der Grosse 's guard.
der Grosse is trying to control the position but Pounder postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
der Grosse keeping full guard, as Pounder tries to pass.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

der Grosse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
der Grosse looking to control.

der Grosse is looking for a triangle but Pounder pushes his legs off easily.
Pounder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
der Grosse keeping moving, preventing Pounder from controlling successfully.

der Grosse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounder defends it easily.
Pounder looking to sit in guard and control but der Grosse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
der Grosse is standing up over Pounder. Pounder looks to escape but der Grosse dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl der Grosse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

der Grosse tries for a takedown but Pounder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pounder has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Pounder or perhaps it was just good defense by der Grosse which made him look bad.
der Grosse with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pounder counters with a single leg into guard. der Grosse didn't expect that.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. der Grosse is keeping the position for now.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

der Grosse looking for a guillotine here but Pounder defends easily.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. der Grosse is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
der Grosse is trying to control the position but Pounder postures up.
Pounder is looking to advance position but der Grosse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

der Grosse jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pounder is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pounder and der Grosse has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet but der Grosse drags him back down.
Pounder is not content to let der Grosse control the position.
der Grosse might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pounder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

der Grosse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pounder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pounder is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but der Grosse has just dragged him back down to the mat.

der Grosse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pounder has escaped the position, nice work there.
der Grosse trying to control the action but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karl der Grosse has got the better of the ground game so far.
der Grosse trying to control the position but Pounder is working away.
Pounder is trying to get back to his feet.

der Grosse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

der Grosse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pounder has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder tries to escape but der Grosse is in control.
der Grosse trying to control the position but Pounder is working away.
der Grosse wants to take a breather but Pounder manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for der Grosse.
der Grosse won't allow Pounder to get back to his feet.
der Grosse passes into half guard.
Pounder is trying to stand.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

der Grosse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pounder defends it well.
Pounder pushes der Grosse off looking to stand but der Grosse dives back in and keeps control.
der Grosse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pounder keeps working.
Pounder is trying to stand up here but der Grosse is controlling him well.
Pounder is not content to let der Grosse control the position.

der Grosse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pounder sees it coming and defends easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for der Grosse. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

der Grosse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet.
der Grosse wants to pass the guard but Pounder is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is controlling the pace.
der Grosse prevents Pounder from standing back up.

der Grosse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
der Grosse is stalling here. Pounder is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! der Grosse seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pounder has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
der Grosse gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Pounder is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed der Grosse to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
der Grosse keeping full guard, as Pounder tries to pass.
Pounder postures up.
der Grosse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounder is one step ahead there.
der Grosse keeping moving, preventing Pounder from controlling successfully.
der Grosse controls Pounder momentarily but Pounder frees himself.

der Grosse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pounder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pounder postures up.
Pounder wants to control from the top but der Grosse keeps moving.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pounder is looking to pass into half guard but der Grosse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now der Grosse is in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pounder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst der Grosse is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karl der Grosse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

der Grosse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pounder avoids it really well and circles away.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
der Grosse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pounder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pounder wants to pass the guard but der Grosse is keeping the position.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but der Grosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder wants to pass the guard but der Grosse is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pounder got a little sloppy there for a moment and der Grosse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pounder has managed to get both his arms back between der Grosse's legs - danger averted.
Pounder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
der Grosse gets back to half guard.
Pounder wants to take a breather but der Grosse is having none of it.
Pounder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pounder tries to control but der Grosse wriggling away.
Pounder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse is working to get back to half guard.

Pounder has control of der Grosse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and der Grosse regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Pounder is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But der Grosse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from der Grosse!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
der Grosse passes Pounder's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

der Grosse seems to be looking for submissions.
Pounder looks like he's trying to stand up.

der Grosse seems to be working for a kimura but Pounder defends the submission attempt.
der Grosse is trying to control. Pounder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

der Grosse is looking for a kimura but Pounder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for der Grosse to get the leverage.
Pounder is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pounder keeps working.

der Grosse is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pounder to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pounder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
der Grosse trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
der Grosse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pounder swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Pounder wriggles free and stands up.
Pounder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. der Grosse defends it nicely.
Jim Pounder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
der Grosse shoots in and drives through. Pounder sprawls well.
Jim Pounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl der Grosse.
der Grosse shoots in looking for a takedown. Pounder tries to sprawl out of it but der Grosse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pounder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
der Grosse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pounder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten der Grosse somewhat.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Pounder looking to score a takedown here. der Grosse is defending well but Pounder drives through and ends up in der Grosse's guard.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. der Grosse is keeping the position for now.
Pounder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed der Grosse's guard.
der Grosse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pounder works his way into full mount!
Pounder wants to control the pace but der Grosse is squirming around nicely.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Pounder is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But der Grosse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from der Grosse!
Pounder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
der Grosse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pounder's guard.
Pounder pushes der Grosse off looking to stand but der Grosse dives back in and keeps control.

der Grosse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pounder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pounder is trying to stand back up but der Grosse is controlling him

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

der Grosse is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pounder still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pounder has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pounder trying to control the action but der Grosse is working from the bottom.
Pounder has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for der Grosse!

Pounder goes for an armbar but he's not got it… der Grosse turns into him and now he's in Pounder's guard.
der Grosse trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
der Grosse prevents Pounder from getting back to his feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse slips nicely into half guard.
der Grosse prevents Pounder from standing back up.
der Grosse is looking to take a break and control but Pounder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
der Grosse stops Pounder from getting back to his feet.

der Grosse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pounder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time der Grosse.

Pounder is defending against the submission attempts here by der Grosse.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Pounder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well der Grosse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Karl der Grosse!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Karl der Grosse!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Karl der Grosse!

Karl der Grosse wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Karl der Grosse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.