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Event:
CACC 73
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 5879 p4p, 401 weight class) and Tim Anton (ranked 2934 p4p, 279 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Tanner Pounds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tim Anton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pounds clinches with his opponent.
Pounds is looking for a takedown.
Anton is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pounds can't fight it off and eventually Anton manages to take the fight to the floor. Pounds looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pounds (0) vs (2) Anton
Pounds wants to sweep here but Anton controlling him for the moment.
Anton wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
Anton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anton wants to pass the guard but Pounds is defending well.
Anton controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pounds reverses the position - he's now on top in Anton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (2) vs (2) Anton
Pounds wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton wants to sweep but no luck.
Anton being controlled here, momentarily.
Anton is controlling Pounds's posture.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Rickys House inform us that Anton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Anton is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Anton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pounds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is stalling in the full guard.
Anton looking for a sweep. Not yet Anton, not yet.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anton for as long as he can get away with.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anton keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Anton.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pounds won't allow Anton to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anton being controlled here, momentarily.
Pounds trying to control but Anton is working from the bottom.
Anton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pounds manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (2) vs (4) Anton
Anton won't allow Pounds to sweep him here.
Anton stands and throws Pounds's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pounds (2) vs (7) Anton
Anton is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anton swings around for an armbar but Pounds sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (4) vs (7) Anton
Anton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
Anton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anton trying to control the position.
Pounds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anton trying to control the position.
Pounds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anton wants to sweep but no luck.
Anton keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Pounds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is really struggling to control Anton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anton is trying to keep Pounds in close.
Pounds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pounds postures up.
Anton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pounds manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (4) vs (9) Anton
Anton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pounds (4) vs (12) Anton
Pounds tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pounds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anton trying to control the position but Pounds is working away.
Anton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pounds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pounds struggling a bit here.
Pounds tries to improve position but can't.
Anton is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pounds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is trying to control Anton's posture but Anton avoids it.
Pounds sneaks back into half guard.
Pounds trying to control but Anton postures up.
Anton tries to pass to full mount but Pounds defends it.
Anton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pounds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anton.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anton trying to pass the guard but Pounds defending well.
Anton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pounds (4) vs (15) Anton
Pounds tries to hold on but Anton pushes him away.
Pounds is squirming around, avoiding Anton's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Anton wants to control but Pounds has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton wins on points by 15 to 4.
A victorious Tim Anton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 66
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Felipe Feltre (ranked 996 p4p, 118 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 4168 p4p, 344 weight class). Feltre's entrance music is Someday Never Comes. A fine choice. Tanner Pounds has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feltre gets a double leg takedown into Pounds's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (2) vs (0) Pounds
Feltre looking to pass the guard.
Pounds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feltre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pounds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Feltre from controlling successfully.
Feltre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (0) Pounds
Feltre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds tries to improve position but can't.
Feltre tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre is trying to get an arm triangle but Pounds is defending well.
Feltre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pounds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Feltre trying to control the position but Pounds is working away.
Feltre tries to advance to mount but Pounds denies him.
Pounds tries to improve position but can't.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is trying to control Feltre's posture but Feltre avoids it.
Feltre is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feltre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Feltre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Feltre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pounds gets back to half guard.
Feltre is pressing down on Pounds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pounds is holding on for now.
Feltre prevents Pounds from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds won't allow Feltre to pass to mount.
Feltre controlling the action here.
Feltre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pounds defends it well.
Pounds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pounds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Feltre tries to free his leg and advance position but Pounds is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feltre is one step ahead there.
Pounds working a defensive guard here.
Feltre stopping the sweep attempt from Pounds.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pounds trying to keep a closed guard but Feltre is proving a slippery customer.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Feltre from controlling successfully.
Feltre advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (8) vs (0) Pounds
Pounds wants to control but Feltre postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pounds has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pounds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Feltre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pounds is just riding it out for now. Feltre eventually gives up the hold.
Pounds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Feltre trying to pass the guard but Pounds defending well.
Pounds wants to control but Feltre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pounds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Feltre wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
Feltre won't allow Pounds to sweep him here.
Feltre wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Feltre from controlling successfully.
Feltre looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Feltre trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds is trying to keep Feltre in close.
Feltre has gone for a leg lock! Pounds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Feltre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (8) vs (2) Pounds
Feltre is trying to keep Pounds in close.
Feltre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pounds is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Feltre controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Feltre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Feltre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Feltre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Feltre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feltre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feltre is looking for a triangle but Pounds pushes his legs off easily.
Pounds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Feltre has his foot on Pounds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pounds works his way back into a safe position though.
Feltre looking for a guillotine here but Pounds defends easily.
Pounds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounds is aware though and is defending well.
Pounds is stalling in the full guard.
Pounds trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Feltre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
Feltre looking to control.
Feltre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounds defends it easily.
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounds is aware though and is defending well.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounds is aware though and is defending well.
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounds is aware though and is defending well.
Feltre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Feltre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Feltre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pounds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Feltre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pounds trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feltre takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Felipe Feltre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 3948 p4p, 345 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1463 p4p, 160 weight class). Diame Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get It On The Floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tanner Pounds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pounds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diame Jr tries to pull guard but Pounds holds him up against the ropes and eventually Diame Jr drops back down to his feet.
Pounds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diame Jr wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds is staying active underneath Diame Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pounds is looking to improve his position.
Pounds is trying to maintain the position but Diame Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Pounds wants to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pounds (0) vs (3) Diame Jr
Pounds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds tries to hold on but Diame Jr postures up.
Pounds is looking to improve his position but Diame Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Pounds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pounds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diame Jr stays in close to Pounds's body and controls the position.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
Pounds looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Pounds has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diame Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pounds (0) vs (6) Diame Jr
Pounds is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Pounds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diame Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is looking for a sweep.
Diame Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pounds (0) vs (8) Diame Jr
Diame Jr controlling from the full mount.
Pounds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pounds can't escape the position.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Diame Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to control but Pounds wriggling away.
Diame Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pounds is surviving well by controlling Diame Jr's body position as best he can.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Pounds is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pounds turns into him and now he's in Diame Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (2) vs (8) Diame Jr
Diame Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
Pounds trying to control but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
Pounds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds stays in close to Diame Jr's body and controls the position.
Pounds trying to control but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
Pounds 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.
Pounds'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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Pounds content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Diame Jr has locked up a guillotine! Diame Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pounds is holding on here and Diame Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Pounds has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Diame Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr gave a mention to Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 53
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 3828 p4p, 331 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 2958 p4p, 267 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tanner Pounds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pounds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pounds keeps the fight on the outside.
Pounds moves into range and clinches up with Shot.
Shot is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Pounds gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pounds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pounds just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tanner Pounds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Shot.
Pounds lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pounds (2) vs (0) Shot
The fighters are battling for position here. Shot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pounds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Pounds is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shot is trying to keep Pounds in close.
Pounds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pounds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pounds has managed to get both his arms back between Shot's legs - danger averted.
Shot being controlled here, momentarily.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds is stalling in the full guard.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Shot looking for a guillotine here but Pounds defends easily.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounds postures up.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Shot has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Shot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pounds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pounds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pounds content to stall in guard here.
Pounds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pounds has managed to get both his arms back between Shot's legs - danger averted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shot wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pounds looking to sit in guard and control but Shot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (2) vs (2) Shot
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pounds holds on and takes a little breather.
Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Pounds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (4) vs (2) Shot
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving.
Pounds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pounds has managed to get both his arms back between Shot's legs - danger averted.
Pounds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot trying to keep a closed guard but Pounds is proving a slippery customer.
Pounds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pounds content to stall in guard here.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Shot.
Pounds stays in close to Shot's body and controls the position.
Shot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pounds stays in close to Shot's body and controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shot controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Shot has his foot on Pounds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pounds works his way back into a safe position though.
Pounds stays in close to Shot's body and controls the position.
Shot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pounds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shot is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pounds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Pounds 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.
Shot wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Shot has his foot on Pounds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pounds works his way back into a safe position though.
Pounds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Shot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pounds takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Tanner Pounds 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:
CACC 46
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 1785 p4p, 192 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 3741 p4p, 324 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Huhrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pounds avoids it really well and circles away.
Pounds has closed the distance and engaged Huhrera in a clinch.
Pounds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huhrera has clasped his hands together around Pounds's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Huhrera (4) vs (0) Pounds
Pounds 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.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pounds keeps working.
Pounds can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huhrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huhrera is staying tight to Pounds's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Pounds is working away.
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.
Pounds is being controlled here.
Pounds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huhrera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pounds wants to control but Huhrera postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huhrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Pounds is defending well.
Huhrera advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (6) vs (0) Pounds
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Pounds is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pounds has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pounds! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (6) vs (2) Pounds
Huhrera pulls Pounds in close to prevent any damage.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
Pounds is fighting to break Huhrera 's control of his arms but Huhrera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounds 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.
Huhrera controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huhrera pulls Pounds in close to prevent any damage.
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pounds trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (8) vs (2) Pounds
Pounds is trying to keep Huhrera in close.
Huhrera won't allow Pounds to sweep him here.
Pounds working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pounds's guard.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but Pounds defends it.
Pounds is trying to control but can't.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy.
Pounds wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is looking for a kimura here.
Pounds wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
Huhrera is keen to just control but Pounds is a slippery customer.
Pounds wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huhrera passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (11) vs (2) Pounds
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to control but Pounds is having none of it.
Pounds wants to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Pounds holds on for dear life.
Huhrera looking for a guillotine from mount but Pounds is having none of it.
Huhrera content just to control the position here.
Pounds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pounds gets back to half guard.
Pounds is pressing down on Huhrera 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huhrera is pushing down on Pounds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pounds is fighting to maintain full guard but Huhrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Pounds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera prevents Pounds from improving his position.
Huhrera stalling away here and it's allowed Pounds to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pounds pulls Huhrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Huhrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pounds can't keep his opponent in guard - Huhrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pounds is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Pounds defends it.
Huhrera seems to be working for a kimura but Pounds defends the submission attempt.
Huhrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pounds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds trying to control from the bottom.
Huhrera moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (14) vs (2) Pounds
Huhrera controls the position.
Pounds tries to improve position but can't.
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pounds is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pounds tries to buck Huhrera off but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Pounds is working away.
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huhrera is staying tight to Pounds's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pounds is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Pounds wants to control but Huhrera postures up.
Pounds regains half guard.
Pounds tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Huhrera is trying to work for a kimura but Pounds is defending well.
Pounds is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pounds is defending against the submission attempts here by Huhrera .
Huhrera is trying to control. Pounds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huhrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pounds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huhrera .
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is trying to control. Pounds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huhrera wants to pass to mount but Pounds is defending the position.
Pounds tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Huhrera is thwarting Pounds's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A very excited looking Julio Valeron Huhrera rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 38
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 3720 p4p, 322 weight class) and Yasol Kim (ranked 3770 p4p, 326 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Pounds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yasol Kim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pounds shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pounds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pounds tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Kim tries to keep at a distance but Pounds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pounds has hold of one of Kim's legs. Kim is fighting the takedown attempt but Pounds gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pounds (2) vs (0) Kim
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Pounds trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Far-Q Fight Club inform us that Kim has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pounds being controlled here momentarily.
Pounds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Pounds stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Kim controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pounds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Kim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pounds trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim looking to control.
Pounds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kim controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Pounds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
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.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Pounds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kim is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (2) vs (2) Kim
Pounds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pounds is controlling Kim's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to sweep but no luck.
Pounds wants to control but Kim passes easily into half guard.
Pounds gets full guard.
Pounds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (4) vs (2) Kim
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pounds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pounds takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tanner Pounds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Yasol Kim had this to say: 'Perkele'. |
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Event:
CACC 29
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Mendes (ranked 6149 p4p, 413 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 3551 p4p, 314 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pounds circles away.
Pounds closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes goes for a takedown attempt but Pounds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pounds clinches up against the ropes.
Pounds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pounds gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Pounds
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Pounds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pounds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Pounds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Pounds trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes trying to control the position here.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pounds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes managing to control the position.
Mendes looking to control.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is fighting to break Mendes's control of his arms but Mendes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pounds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Pounds 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.
Mendes controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Pounds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendes controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounds won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendes looking to control.
Mendes 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
Mendes has his hands on Pounds's head, controlling the position.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendes controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pounds is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Pounds has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Pounds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Pounds is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pounds looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (2) Pounds
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pounds holds on and takes a little breather.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes passes into half guard.
Mendes prevents Pounds from improving his position.
Mendes tries to pass to full mount but Pounds defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Mendes slows the pace down in half guard.
Pounds manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Mendes is heads and Pounds is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Pounds wins on points by 3 to 2.
Tanner Pounds thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 20
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1352 p4p, 151 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 3285 p4p, 304 weight class). Pavlov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Pavlov with that takedown attempt.
Pounds moves into the clinch.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Pounds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pounds is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pavlov can't fight it off and eventually Pounds manages to take the fight to the floor. Pavlov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Pounds
Pavlov has Pounds pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
Pounds trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Pounds
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is pushing down on Pounds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pounds is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Pounds
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pounds struggling a bit here.
Pounds is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Pavlov staying calm.
Pavlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Pounds is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds 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.
Pounds prevents Pavlov from improving position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pounds is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pounds keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is being controlled here.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Pounds is working away.
Pounds is being controlled here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov'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.
Pounds wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pounds is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov staying calm.
Pounds gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is pressing down on Pounds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pounds is holding on for now.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Pounds
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pounds is holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Pounds is having none of it.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control but Pounds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pounds has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Pounds
Pounds is keeping busy.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Further stalling from Pavlov.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pounds prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Pounds looks to control.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Pounds buck him off.
Pavlov is looking to control Pounds but Pounds is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pounds is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pavlov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pounds trying to control but not successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Pounds rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to control Pounds but Pounds is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pounds doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 12
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 3195 p4p, 284 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 3224 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shin Dong Hyuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pounds clinches with his opponent.
Pounds gets underhooks to prevent Dong Hyuk's takedown attempt.
Pounds jumps into guard, dragging Dong Hyuk to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dong Hyuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pounds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pounds has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (0) vs (2) Pounds
Pounds trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Pounds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Dong Hyuk keeps moving.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pounds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pounds won't allow Dong Hyuk to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is working hard here to advance position.
Dong Hyuk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pounds manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (2) vs (2) Pounds
Pounds can't keep his opponent in guard - Dong Hyuk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pounds won't allow Dong Hyuk to pass to mount.
Dong Hyuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Pounds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pounds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong Hyuk is working away from the top position though.
Dong Hyuk 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.
Pounds regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk looking to pass the guard.
Pounds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dong Hyuk is aware though and is defending well.
Dong Hyuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Pounds is retaining full guard.
Pounds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pounds pulls Dong Hyuk in close to prevent any damage.
Dong Hyuk is looking to pass into half guard but Pounds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pounds is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (2) vs (4) Pounds
Dong Hyuk 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.
Dong Hyuk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pounds trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a triangle but Pounds pushes his legs off easily.
Dong Hyuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dong Hyuk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (4) vs (4) Pounds
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounds trying to control but Dong Hyuk postures up.
Pounds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dong Hyuk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Pounds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pounds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dong Hyuk forces his way into half guard.
Dong Hyuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pounds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk is thwarting Pounds's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk trying to work for an americana but Pounds has managed to regain full guard.
Dong Hyuk is fighting to break Pounds's control of his arms but Pounds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dong Hyuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Pounds is retaining full guard.
Pounds looking to control.
Dong Hyuk is pushing down on Pounds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pounds is fighting to maintain full guard but Dong Hyuk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pounds wants to control but Dong Hyuk is keeping busy.
Dong Hyuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is doing well to control the position and prevent Dong Hyuk from advancing to side control.
Dong Hyuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pounds sees it coming and defends easily.
Pounds is trying to maintain the position but Dong Hyuk is very close to passing his half guard.
Pounds wants to get back to full guard.
Pounds wants to control but Dong Hyuk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pounds is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pounds defends it well.
Dong Hyuk is trying to work for a kimura but Pounds is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pounds is just riding it out for now. Dong Hyuk eventually gives up the hold.
Pounds keeping control of the position.
Pounds is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong Hyuk tries to pass to full mount but Pounds defends it.
Pounds is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pounds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a kimura here.
Pounds tries to roll over but Dong Hyuk keeps him under control.
Dong Hyuk is trying to work for a kimura but Pounds is defending well.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dong Hyuk is working for a submission of some sort.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wants to advance to full mount but Pounds doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dong Hyuk has gone for a leg lock! Pounds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dong Hyuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (4) vs (6) Pounds
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong Hyuk 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dong Hyuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pounds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Dong Hyuk.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pounds 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.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
It looks like Pounds might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep but no luck.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Pounds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounds is aware though and is defending well.
Pounds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Pounds has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong Hyuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounds defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pounds wins on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking Tanner Pounds 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.
The defeated Shin Dong Hyuk had this to say: 'Back to the camp. Shit... Seems like I can make any fight a close fight.'. |
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Event:
UnderGround 4
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
Pounds misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pounds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooke.#TD#
Cooke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pounds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pounds can't do much from the bottom here.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke working the body and head with strikes.
Pounds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pounds is not content to let Cooke control the position. #T1#
Pounds can't do much from the bottom here.
Cooke working the ground and pound but Pounds is defending the strikes.
Cooke just content to control the position.
Cooke has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pounds!
Cooke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pounds is looking to escape.
Cooke cracks Pounds with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Cooke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cooke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Cooke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cooke scoring with strikes but Pounds is staying in there.
Cooke tries to control but Pounds wriggling away.
Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee warns Pounds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cooke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pounds is looking to get to half guard.
Cooke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cooke lands a big shot there that rocks Pounds but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cooke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cooke breaks from Pounds's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pounds has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Cooke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pounds knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pounds for a finish.
Cooke throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Pounds just trying to survive but Cooke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cooke is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pounds up.
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!#SUB#
Cooke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cooke throwing sloppy strikes.
Pounds looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pounds misses with a left hand
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick from Pounds.
Cooke slips under a jab from Pounds.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Pounds does it's job there.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke throws a body punch but Pounds moves out of range.
Pounds throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooke throws the left hand but Pounds avoids the punch easily.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pounds can do to turn this around?
Cooke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cooke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Pounds checks it.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Cooke.
Pounds throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Pounds moves his leg out of the way.
Cooke slips a straight right by Pounds.
Pounds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanner Pounds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pounds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pounds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Pounds circles away.
Cooke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cooke misses with a hook. Pounds ducked under it nicely.
Cooke throws a head kick but Pounds moves out of range.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Pounds scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Pounds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Pounds.
A jab lands there for Pounds.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Pounds swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Cooke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pounds.
Pounds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. Pounds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pounds misses with a body kick.
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!
Cooke lands a head kick!
Pounds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Pounds throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke. #CL#
Cooke has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Pounds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Pounds takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Pounds avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Pounds missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooke throws a series of punches but Pounds moves out of range.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cooke closes the distance but Pounds moves to the side
and Pounds counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Pounds misses the shot to the body.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Pounds throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke misses with a looping left.
Pounds looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Cooke throws a head kick but Pounds moves out of range.
Pounds is looking for the big counter here.
Cooke takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Pounds has had enough of the clinch but Cooke keeps him there for the moment.
Pounds lands a left hand.
Cooke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pounds.
Pounds can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
#TD#
Pounds is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cooke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pounds to the mat. Pounds regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cooke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Cooke trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pounds holds on and takes a little breather.
Cooke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samuel Cooke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pounds wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke blocks a jab.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Cooke moved away.#TD#
Cooke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pounds's half guard.
Pounds trying to control but Cooke postures up.
Cooke is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pounds reverses the position - he's now on top in Cooke's guard.
Cooke has Pounds pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Cooke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cooke working for a triangle but Pounds defends it easily.
Cooke looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooke, not yet.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cooke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounds postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Cooke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pounds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pounds.#CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.#T3#
Cooke tries to work over Pounds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pounds lands with a right to the head.
Pounds takes a shot to the head.
Pounds working aggressively here.
Cooke landing knees to the head.
Pounds blocks the elbow strike.
Cooke misses with some punches.
Pounds struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Cooke takes a shot to the head.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pounds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Pounds.
Samuel Cooke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Pounds.
Pounds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cookes head.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pounds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooke misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Pounds dodges an elbow strike from Cooke.
A short left from Pounds.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses.
Cooke missing with knees to the body.
Pounds can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Pounds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pounds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pounds misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pounds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pounds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooke tries a body shot but Pounds blocks it.
Pounds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pounds misses with the head strike.
Tanner Pounds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pounds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cooke 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AEW 19
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Pounds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Ketler.
Nice body punch from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pounds's hands.
Pounds throws a head kick that misses.
Pounds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pounds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pounds.
Von Ketler misses the shot to the body.
Pounds moves away from the strike by Von Ketler.
Pounds tries to counter by clinching up but Von Ketler breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Pounds takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Von Ketler.
Pounds tries to work over Von Ketler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler pushes off an throws an elbow but Pounds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pounds moves into the clinch.
Von Ketler tries a body shot but Pounds blocks it.
Pounds misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Von Ketler tries to throw a body punch but Pounds avoids it by throwing Von Ketler back against the cage. #TD2#
Von Ketler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
Pounds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler postures up and lands a big shot to Pounds's brow.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Pounds keeps moving.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Ketler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Ketler with a nice head shot there.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pounds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Pounds keeps moving. #SUB#
Pounds working for a triangle but Von Ketler defends it easily.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pounds has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Von Ketler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pounds dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Von Ketler 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! Pounds rolls with it to try and escape but Von Ketler cranks on the arm and Pounds is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AEW 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Syndal throws a good cross that connects.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pounds throwing a counter right hand but Syndal manages to avoid it.#CL#
Pounds rushes Syndal and presses him up against the cage.
Pounds is looking for a takedown.
Syndal misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch.
Syndal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Pounds moves away and avoids it.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Pounds is just out of range.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Syndal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Syndal looks to land a right hand but Pounds moved out of range.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
Pounds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Pounds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Pounds.
Pounds drops his hands momentarily and Syndal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Syndal lands a nice shot to the body.
Syndal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pounds rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pounds moves away.
Pounds fires out a quick counter leg kick but Syndal just manages to avoid it.
Pounds looks to land a left hand but Syndal moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Pounds has closed the distance and engaged Syndal in a clinch.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Pounds turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Syndal 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.
Pounds throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pounds lands a nice forearm strike.
Pounds postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pounds is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pounds scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Syndal to see if he's OK.#T2#
Pounds in side control, throwing shots but Syndal defends.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An elbow from Pounds crashes against the mat.
Pounds in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pounds fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Syndal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pounds working the head and body with strikes.
Pounds is keen to just control but Syndal is a slippery customer.
Syndal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pounds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pounds lands a nice short elbow.
Pounds thows a huge punch but Syndal dodges it nicely.
Syndal wants to improve his position but Pounds is controlling well.
Syndal trying to hold on to Pounds's head to control him but Pounds postures up.
Pounds stalling.
Syndal taking some punishment here, with Pounds in his half guard.
Pounds missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Syndal is pressing down on Pounds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Syndal managing to control the position.
Pounds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pounds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syndal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Syndal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pounds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pounds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Tanner Pounds will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pounds slips under a jab.
Syndal moves out of range of the body kick from Pounds.
Pounds throws out a loose jab but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndal unleashes a big counter combination but Pounds bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Pounds tries to clinch but Syndal moves out of range.
Pounds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syndal.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Pounds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Syndal throws a combination that misses
and Pounds counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pounds.
#CL#
Pounds darts in and clinches Syndal up against the cage.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Pounds.
Pounds is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Syndal's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Syndal. #T1#
Syndal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pounds trying to stall but Syndal improves his position.
Pounds throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndal.
Pounds has a couple of punches blocked by Syndal.
Pounds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pounds throws a head punch that misses.
Syndal is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Syndal.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Syndal looking to stall.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pounds. #BC2#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
Pounds tries to close the distance and clinch but Syndal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2##TD#
Pounds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pounds showed some decent athleticism there.
Pounds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syndal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pounds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Syndal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Syndal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pounds's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Pounds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Syndal is one step ahead there.
Syndal wants to control from the top but Pounds keeps moving.
Syndal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Syndal postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pounds looking for a sweep. Not yet Pounds, not yet.
Pounds pulls Syndal in close to his closed guard and prevents Syndal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Syndal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Syndal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pounds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Syndal defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maverick Syndal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pounds misses with a looping right.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pounds.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pounds was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
Pounds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pounds is looking to clinch but Syndal is avoiding it.
Syndal throws a lazy right hand but Pounds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syndal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pounds's hands.
Syndal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pounds slips a jab from Syndal.
Pounds looks to throw the jab but Syndal is out of range.
Syndal throws a shot from downtown. Pounds moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Pounds counters with a straight right hand.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Syndal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Syndal.
Pounds moves away from the strike by Syndal. #T1#
Syndal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pounds.
Pounds is looking to counter the offense by Syndal and move into the clinch.
Syndal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pounds.
Syndal throws out a loose jab but Pounds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pounds feinted with a counter takedown.
Donk. Syndal catches Pounds right on the button with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Syndal, right into the meat.
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Syndal throws a jab but it's blocked by Pounds.
Syndal misses with a body punch
and Pounds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pounds.
Syndal misses with a jab to the body
and Pounds counters with a straight right hand.
Syndal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pounds. That one must have hurt.
Maverick Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pounds with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pounds looks for the body kick but Syndal saw that one coming. #TD#
Pounds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pounds is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Syndal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Syndal tries to get to full guard but Pounds has control of the leg.
Pounds wants to take a breather but Syndal is having none of it.
Syndal tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.#T3#
Pounds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pounds thows a huge punch but Syndal dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pounds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Pounds is trying to work for a kimura but Syndal is defending well.
Pounds passes into side control, despite Syndal's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Syndal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pounds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Syndal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pounds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Pounds's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Pounds.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pounds 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AEW 8
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Pounds doesn't manage to clinch there - Syndal circles away.
Pounds tries to clinch but Syndal is having none of it.
Nice cross by Syndal.
Syndal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pounds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Pounds moves into the clinch successfully.
Pounds tries a body shot but Syndal blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pounds.
Syndal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Syndal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pounds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pounds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
Syndal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pounds up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pounds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syndal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pounds is keeping busy.
Pounds scores with a shot to the side of Syndal's head. #T1#
Pounds takes a shot to the head.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Pounds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pounds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pounds throws a punch but it's blocked by Syndal.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pounds as Syndal tries to tie him up.
Syndal lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Syndal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pounds. #CL#
Pounds clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Pounds works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Syndal has his feet on Pounds's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
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!#CL#
Pounds pushes Syndal up against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Syndal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Syndal prevents a body shot from Pounds.
Pounds swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pounds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syndals head. #TD#
Syndal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pounds is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Syndal to the mat. Syndal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pounds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syndal is keeping the position for now.
Pounds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pounds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Syndal keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully. #T3#
Syndal controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Syndal pulls Pounds in to control the position.
Syndal controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Pounds throws a big elbow that misses.
Pounds wants to pass the guard but Syndal is keeping the position.
Pounds throws an elbow that misses. Syndal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pounds's guard. Nice move by Syndal!#REVB#
Pounds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pounds is trying to hold Syndal in close to prevent damage but Syndal has managed to pass into half guard.
Syndal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pounds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Syndal is working away from the top position though.
Syndal moves into full mount! Pounds won't be happy about that!
Pounds tries to hold on but Syndal pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maverick Syndal will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Syndal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pounds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Syndal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
As Syndal backs away, Pounds returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Pounds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pounds scores with a shoulder strike.
Pounds tries a body shot but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal working aggressively here.
Pounds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pounds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Syndal prevents a body shot from Pounds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
Pounds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Syndal blocking some punches.
A short left from Pounds.
Pounds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pounds lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Pounds.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pounds taking a breather.
Pounds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pounds blocks an uppercut.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch but Pounds keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Pounds on the inside.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike.
Pounds blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pounds.
Pounds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanner Pounds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Syndal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pounds's elbow.
Nice body punch from Syndal.
Syndal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pounds backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pounds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syndal is pressed up against the cage. Pounds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Syndal down to the mat. Syndal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL#
Syndal gets tackled into the cage by Pounds. Pounds maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poundss head.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Pounds.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
Syndal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Syndal misses with a body punch.
Pounds is leaning against Syndal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses.
Pounds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Pounds fails to land.
Syndal is trying to stall.
Syndal misses with the head strike.
A short left from Pounds.
Syndal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Syndal wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Syndal misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Syndal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Syndal tries to keep at a distance but Pounds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Syndal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Syndal.
Pounds digs a right hand into Syndal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syndal's gas tank.
Pounds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Syndal as Pounds tries to tie him up.
Syndal avoiding damage.
Syndal wants to stall.
Syndal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Pounds blocking some punches.
Pounds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pounds.
Syndal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Syndal.
Syndal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pounds backwards.
Pounds has Syndal pressed against the cage, preventing Syndal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pounds has a couple of punches blocked by Syndal.
Syndal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pounds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pounds lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Syndal fails to land.
Pounds goes for a takedown attempt but Syndal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Pounds forces Syndal back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pounds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pounds jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pounds wants to clinch.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
Pounds tries to clinch there but Syndal circles away.
Pounds walks into a left hand.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pounds fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Pounds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds blocks an uppercut.
Pounds misses with a punch on the inside.
Syndal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syndal blocking some punches.
Pounds blocks a body shot from Syndal.
Syndal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Pounds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pounds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Syndal is keeping busy.
Syndal blocking some punches.
Pounds swings wildly with an uppercut but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pounds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pounds.
Syndal misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds lands a nice uppercut.
Pounds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Syndal misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pounds as Syndal tries to tie him up.
Syndal lands with a light punch inside.
Syndal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pounds.
#TD#
Pounds has clasped his hands together around Syndal's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
Syndal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pounds off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal controlling well, preventing Pounds from escaping the position.
Pounds is working hard here to advance position.
Syndal is not going to allow Pounds to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pounds showing good submission defense here.
Syndal is trying to stick to Pounds's back but Pounds is turning into Syndal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Syndal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pounds.#T3#
Pounds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pounds working some strikes from top position.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses.
Pounds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pounds is looking to pass into half guard but Syndal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Syndal is in guard.#REVB#
Pounds looking to control.
Pounds controlling the position.#T4#
Syndal wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maverick Syndal.
I think Syndal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
GC 275
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Pounds lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Pounds slips the punch.
Jacobson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gil Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jacobson won't be happy with that.
Pounds tries to score with some ground and pound. Jacobson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pounds working away.
Pounds postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobson keeps working.
Pounds 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.
Pounds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pounds tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pounds tries to advance to mount but Jacobson denies him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounds throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobson keeps working.
Jacobson prevents Pounds from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds is working Jacobson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jacobson struggling a bit here.
Pounds postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pounds taking a break here but Jacobson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pounds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Jacobson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pounds.
Pounds looks to land a strike but Jacobson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pounds content to stall in guard here.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Jacobson keeps moving.
Pounds looking to sit in guard and control but Jacobson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pounds wants to sweep here but Jacobson controlling him for the moment.
Pounds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Jacobson keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pounds.
Pounds stays in close to Jacobson's body and controls the position.
Pounds throwing strikes from guard but Jacobson blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacobson trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pounds distracts Jacobson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pounds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pounds throws a big elbow that misses.
Pounds postures up in Jacobson's guard and throws a big left but Jacobson blocks it.
Pounds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jacobson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pounds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jacobson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pounds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacobson misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pounds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobson can do to turn this around?
Jacobson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pounds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacobson not doing much here.
#SUB#
Pounds actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson stalling.
Jacobson prevents Pounds from improving his position.#T1#
Pounds wants to get back to full guard but Jacobson has mounted him!
Pounds sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jacobson trying to control from half guard but Pounds is working away.
Jacobson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pounds trying to hold on to Jacobson's head to control him but Jacobson postures up.
#T2#
Pounds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pounds trying to control from the bottom.
Pounds gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Pounds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobson is aware though and is defending well.
Pounds is trying to hold Jacobson in close to prevent damage but Jacobson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jacobson prevents Pounds from improving his position.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jacobson in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacobson scores with a hook to the body. Pounds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pounds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobson.
Jacobson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pounds throws a wild body kick that Jacobson sees coming a mile off.
Jacobson lands with a slapping head kick.
Pounds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
#T4#
Jacobson tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Jacobson misses.
Pounds misses the shot to the body.
Pounds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacobson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pounds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobson blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Pounds.
Jacobson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gil Jacobson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pounds.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacobson lands a front kick.
Pounds checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacobson moves forwards but Pounds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crunch! Jacobson slams his shin into Pounds's torso.
Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Jacobson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pounds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gil Jacobson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Pounds moved away.
That kick from Jacobson tenderised Pounds's leg. Pounds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobson slips a straight right by Pounds.
Good shot there by Jacobson.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pounds throws out the jab.
Jacobson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pounds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pounds tries to land a front kick but Jacobson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pounds misses with a body shot.
Pounds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Jacobson is predictable there #TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jacobson won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Pounds swings around for an armbar but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pounds's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds looking to control.
#SUB#
Pounds working for a triangle but Jacobson defends it easily.
#T1#
Pounds wants to sweep here but Jacobson controlling him for the moment.
Jacobson controlling from the top position.
Pounds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Pounds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pounds wants to improve his position but instead Jacobson has moved into half guard.
Jacobson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pounds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Pounds tries to strike from the bottom.
Pounds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacobson won't allow Pounds to sweep him here.
Pounds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacobson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pounds wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pounds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Jacobson moves out of range of the body kick.
Pounds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Jacobson checks a leg kick.
Jacobson feints a counter leg kick.
Jacobson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pounds. That did some damage!
Pounds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.#T4#
Jacobson throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pounds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jacobson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pounds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jacobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pounds is just out of range.
Pounds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gil Jacobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Jacobson.
Jacobson scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pounds throws a front kick aimed at Jacobson's knee but Jacobson avoids it well.
Jacobson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gil Jacobson just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Jacobson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pounds.
Jacobson scores with a shot to the body.
Pounds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Jacobson as Pounds shoots in.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the head.
Pounds slips under a jab from Jacobson.
Pounds is looking to wear down Jacobson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pounds throws a push kick but Jacobson slaps the foot to one side.
Pounds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jacobson scores with a spinning back kick!
Pounds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jacobson. That's going to slow Pounds down.
Jacobson scores with a shot to the body.
Jacobson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pounds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobson.
Pounds is looking to chop away at Jacobson's legs.
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!
Pounds avoids the body shot from Jacobson.
#T1#
Jacobson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jacobson checks a low kick from Pounds.
That kick from Jacobson tenderised Pounds's leg. Pounds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobson lands a leg kick that knocks Pounds off balance momentarily.
Pounds throws a series of punches but Jacobson moves out of range.
Pounds walks into a jab.
Jacobson moves out of range as Pounds strikes.
Jacobson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pounds shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pounds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pounds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jacobson with a nice cross.
Jacobson throws a sloppy head kick and Pounds moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Jacobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pounds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pounds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pounds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Pounds misses its intended target.
Jacobson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Pounds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jacobson avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Jacobson is predictable there #TD#
so Pounds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacobson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pounds tries to get to full guard but Jacobson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pounds looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Pounds tries to roll over but Jacobson keeps him under control.
Pounds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacobson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Pounds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobson pulls his head out easily.
Pounds is trying to maintain the position but Jacobson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Pounds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pounds tries to roll over but Jacobson keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pounds desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pounds is in trouble now - Jacobson has advanced to mount!
Pounds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pounds holds on to Jacobson around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Jacobson dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Pounds checks a low kick from Jacobson.
Pounds slips under a jab.
Pounds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pounds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pounds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobson. Jacobson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pounds throws out the jab.
Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jacobson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pounds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pounds moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pounds misses the target.
Pounds lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobson unleashes a big counter combination but Pounds bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pounds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pounds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pounds takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Jacobson lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Jacobson misses #TD#
and Pounds counters with a shoot takedown. Jacobson fights it but they end up in guard.
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Jacobson keeps moving.
Pounds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pounds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobson wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds trying to move into half guard but instead Jacobson has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Tanner Pounds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pounds looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pounds is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobson is retaining full guard.
Pounds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pounds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobson.
Jacobson wants to hit a switch here but Pounds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jacobson there!
Pounds wants to control the pace but Jacobson is squirming around nicely.
Pounds with shots to the head and body - Jacobson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pounds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jacobson avoids a strike by Pounds and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Pounds's guard! Fantastic escape!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pounds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobson is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Pounds tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Pounds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pounds wants to improve his position but instead Jacobson has moved into half guard.
Pounds trying to control here.
Pounds is looking for a sweep. Jacobson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tanner Pounds.
I think Jacobson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gil Jacobson!
Gil Jacobson is the new featherweight champion!
Gil Jacobson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GC 269
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Pounds misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Huang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pounds's guard.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Huang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huang chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Pounds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pounds working a defensive guard here.
Huang trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Pounds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Pounds's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Huang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang looking to control.
Huang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pounds trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Pounds stays in close to Huang's body and controls the position.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pounds is looking to work some ground and pound but Huang has wrist control.
Pounds trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Pounds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pounds trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pounds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pounds pushes down on Huang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pounds is thwarting Huang's attempts to control the position.
Pounds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.
Pounds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.
Huang is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Pounds slows the pace down in half guard.
Huang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pounds is working away from the top position though.
Pounds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pounds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Pounds seems to be working for a kimura but Huang defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pounds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pounds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pounds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Huang feints and as Pounds raises his hands in defense, Huang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Huang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pounds looking for a sweep. Not yet Pounds, not yet.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Huang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds is not content to let Huang control the position.#T1#
Pounds manages to get to full guard.
Pounds controlling Huang's posture.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pounds holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Pounds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pounds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huang postures up and lands a big shot to Pounds's brow.
Pounds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huang trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Pounds.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Pounds is pulling down on Huang's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Pounds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Pounds is looking to cinch up a triangle. Huang throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pounds's body to avoid the submission. Pounds has instead reached around Huang's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pounds arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tanner Pounds!
An out of breath Tanner Pounds 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:
GC 263
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Jericho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Jericho misses #TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jericho is controlling Pounds's posture.
Pounds throwing strikes but missing.
Jericho looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jericho holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pounds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jericho is controlling Pounds's posture.
Pounds lands a couple of elbows.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Jericho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jericho is adopting a defensive guard.
Jericho looking to control.
Pounds landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Pounds throws a strike but Jericho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jericho is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Pounds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jericho defends it easily.
Pounds wants to sweep here but Jericho controlling him for the moment.
Jericho looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Pounds wants to sweep but no luck.
Jericho is looking to advance position but Pounds has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jericho's face.
Jericho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pounds lands a couple of good shots and Jericho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jericho covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jericho trying to control the hands but Pounds won't let him. #T4#
Pounds is trying to stick to Jericho's back but Jericho is turning into Pounds. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pounds's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jericho.
Jericho trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Pounds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pounds working a defensive guard but Jericho manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds is not content to let Jericho control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pounds throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Pounds looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming. #CL2#
Jericho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pounds lands an uppercut.
Pounds blocks an uppercut.
Pounds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pounds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pounds pushes Jericho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pounds working hard to break the clinch.
Pounds throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Pounds.
Pounds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Pounds controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pounds.
A head punch on the inside from Pounds fails to land. #T1#
Pounds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jericho's elbow.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pounds.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Pounds controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pounds.
Jericho works on Pounds's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Pounds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jericho is keeping busy.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pounds's elbow.
Jericho digs a right hand underneath Pounds's ribcage. Pounds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pounds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Pounds's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pounds misses with a punch on the inside.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Pounds.
Pounds struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Pounds blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Pounds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jericho's elbow.
Pounds wants to take the fight to the mat but Jericho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jericho tries to work over Pounds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pounds prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Pounds trying to stall but Jericho improves his position.
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Pounds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds misses with a body punch.
Jericho working aggressively here.
Pounds taking a breather. #BC#
Pounds breaks the clinch.
Pounds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Pounds misses with a hook
and Jericho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jericho misses with a double jab.
Pounds misses with a body kick.
Jericho takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Pounds quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pounds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Pounds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jericho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Jericho misses.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jericho avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pounds.
#T4#
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pounds cracks Jericho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pounds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jericho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Pounds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jericho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Pounds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pounds has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Pounds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho moves out of range as Pounds strikes.
Jericho throws out a counter right but Pounds avoids it with no problem.
Jericho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jericho jabs Pounds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pounds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jericho pinned against the cage. Jericho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pounds. Pounds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown but Jericho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Jericho misses.
A head kick from Jericho lands but Pounds takes it in his stride.
Jericho is looking to clinch.
Jericho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pounds throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pounds. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pounds counter with a right hand.
Pounds misses with a series of wild punches.
Jericho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pounds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
Jericho slaps away a takedown attempt from Pounds, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Pounds throws the kick towards the body but Jericho avoids it.
Jericho wants to counter the offense by Pounds and move into the clinch position.
Pounds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pounds misses with a body shot.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pounds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pounds throws the kick towards the body but Jericho avoids it.
Jericho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pounds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jericho lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Pounds coming out on top.
Jericho throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Pounds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jericho's guard.
Jericho controlling the position.
Jericho is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Pounds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho can't keep his opponent in guard - Pounds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Pounds slips a nice elbow through Jericho's hands, connecting with Jericho's forehead.
Pounds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jericho trying to control but Pounds postures up.
Pounds misses with a head shot. Jericho uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pounds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pounds 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.
Pounds lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jericho tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Pounds tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Pounds seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Pounds seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jericho regains half guard.
Jericho tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Pounds there.
Pounds passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jericho!
Jericho is desperately trying to improve his position but Pounds has a good base and remains in mount.
Pounds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pounds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Pounds trying to control but Jericho is having none of it.
Pounds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pounds wants to control the pace but Jericho is squirming around nicely.
Pounds controlling the position easily from mount.
Jericho tries to reverse the position but Pounds maintains control.
Pounds misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pounds 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
Our winner, Tanner Pounds, 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.
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Event:
GC 259
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Pounds lands with a hook. Afridi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick from Afridi.
Pounds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Afridi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pounds looks to score with a jab to the body but Afridi is just out of range.
Afridi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Afridi moves out of range as Pounds throws a body kick.
Pounds thows a left - swing and a miss!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pounds has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pounds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pounds takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Afridi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pounds.
Afridi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Extreme Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Afridi.
Pounds misses with a hook to the body
and Afridi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Afridi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Afridi throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Pounds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Afridi's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Afridi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pounds controls Afridi momentarily but Afridi frees himself. #T1#
Afridi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Pounds trying to control the position here.
Afridi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pounds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Afridi stands and throws Pounds's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Afridi tries for a kimura but Pounds is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Afridi is trying to get an arm triangle but Pounds is defending well. #SUB#
Afridi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pounds rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Afridi's guard! Nice work there by Pounds!
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Afridi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pounds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Afridi has his foot on Pounds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pounds works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Afridi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pounds distracts Afridi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pounds stands up over Afridi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pounds cracks Afridi with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pounds postures up.
Pounds landing with the ground and pound.
Afridi trying to control the position.
Pounds distracts Afridi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB#
Afridi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pounds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pounds works over Afridi with some ground and pound from guard.
Afridi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pounds cracks Afridi with a solid left hand.
Pounds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pounds cracks Afridi with a solid left hand.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Afridi keeps moving.
Pounds content to stall in guard here.
Afridi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tanner Pounds will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Afridi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Afridi checks it.
Afridi looks to land a body kick but Pounds moved away.
Afridi misses with a body kick.
Afridi throws a leg kick
and Pounds counters with a nice uppercut.
Afridi moves out of range of the leg kick from Pounds.
Pounds misses with a hook to the body
and Afridi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pounds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Afridi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pounds avoids it.
Pounds looks to land a combination but Afridi avoids it well.
Afridi dodges the punch combination from Pounds.
Pounds tried to score with a low kick but Afridi checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Afridi.
Afridi throws the kick towards the body but Pounds avoids it.
Pounds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Afridi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Afridi avoids the body shot from Pounds.
#T1#
Pounds ducks under a wild hook from Afridi.
Afridi swings for the body but Pounds moves out of range.
Pounds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pounds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Afridi can pounce on him.
Pounds swings for the body but Afridi moves out of range.
Pounds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pounds staying out of range there.
Afridi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pounds in his tracks.
Pounds takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pounds connects with a jab.
Pounds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Afridi.
Afridi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pounds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Afridi.
Afridi lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Pounds shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Pounds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Afridi defends it well. #T2#
Afridi is refusing to be controlled, as Pounds sits in half guard.
Pounds working Afridi over with strikes.
Afridi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pounds connects with a couple of short punches.
Pounds trying to control but Afridi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pounds postures up and lands a big shot to Afridi's brow.
Pounds won't allow Afridi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Afridi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Afridi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Afridi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pounds slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Pounds not doing much here.
Afridi is pressing down on Pounds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Afridi keeps moving. #SUB#
Afridi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pounds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pounds landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tanner Pounds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pounds avoids the head kick by Afridi.
Pounds looks to land a left hand but Afridi moved out of range nicely.
Afridi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Afridi defending well as Pounds loads up on a big left hand.
Khatir Afridi is winning the standup battle so far.
Pounds with a nice cross.
Afridi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pounds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Afridi throws out the jab.
Afridi throws a low kick but Pounds avoids it.
Afridi misses the jab.
Khatir Afridi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Afridi misses with a looping left.
Pounds lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pounds throws a wild body kick that Afridi sees coming a mile off.
Pounds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pounds pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Afridi throws a leg kick
and Pounds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pounds throws a lazy head kick
and Afridi counters with a nice body shot.
Afridi moves out of range of the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Afridi there.
A swing and a miss from Afridi.
Pounds throws a jab but it's blocked by Afridi.
Pounds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pounds shoots in but no luck this time.
Afridi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Afridi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pounds moves away.
Afridi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pounds thuds his shin into the meat of Afridi's side.
Pounds with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pounds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Afridi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Afridi circles away.
Khatir Afridi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Pounds.
Pounds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Afridi.
A little feinted left hand from Afridi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khatir Afridi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanner Pounds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Afridi feints and then cracks Pounds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pounds down.
Afridi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Afridi misses with a wild body shot.
Pounds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pounds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Afridi.
Nice shot by Afridi.
Afridi looks to land a left hand but Pounds moved out of range nicely.
Afridi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pounds counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Pounds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Afridi wants to slow Pounds down by chopping away at his legs.
Pounds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Afridi.
Pounds throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pounds throws a front kick that sends Afridi stumbling back into the cage.
Pounds scores with a decent looking hook.
Pounds tries to land a front kick but Afridi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Afridi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Afridi.
Afridi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pounds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Afridi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Afridi throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
so Pounds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Afridi looking for a guillotine here but Pounds defends easily.
Pounds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pounds trying to control but Afridi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Afridi looking for a guillotine here but Pounds defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Afridi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khatir Afridi.
I think Pounds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
GC 254
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Pounds. That's going to slow Bolek down.
Pounds throws the kick towards the body but Bolek avoids it.
Bolek misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Bolek.
Pounds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pounds clobbers Bolek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolek.
A swing and a miss from Bolek.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Bolek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pounds moves away from the strike by Bolek.
Pounds lands a leg kick that knocks Bolek off balance momentarily.
Bolek misses with a body shot.
Pounds scores with a decent looking hook.
Bolek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pounds.
We've been hearing reports that Pounds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolek. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolek throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bolek wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pounds manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Pounds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Pounds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bolek defending well though.
Pounds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bolek's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pounds lands a nice short elbow.
Bolek wants to improve his position but Pounds is controlling well.
Bolek trying to control from the bottom.
Pounds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pounds 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.
Pounds prevents Bolek from improving his position.#SUB#
Pounds seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolek is in trouble now - Pounds has advanced to mount! #T2#
Pounds is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bolek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pounds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolek tries to hold on but Pounds postures up.
Pounds prevents Bolek from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Pounds is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bolek has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pounds wants to control but instead Bolek manages to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Pounds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds is nestled in close to Bolek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pounds lands a nice short elbow.
Bolek is refusing to be controlled, as Pounds sits in half guard.
Pounds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bolek's head.
Pounds wants to take a breather but Bolek is having none of it.
Pounds working over Bolek with some ground and pound. Bolek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pounds is nestled in close to Bolek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pounds in particular looking to stall.
Bolek tries to get to full guard but Pounds has control of the leg.
Pounds trying to pass the guard but Bolek defending well.
Pounds works his way into full mount! #T4#
Pounds is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Pounds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pounds raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Bolek is rocked!
Pounds postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bolek looks a forlorn figure.
Bolek is still in real trouble! Can Pounds finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pounds postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bolek in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bolek to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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GC 249
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Pounds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Page.
Pounds has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Page is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pounds moves out of range of the strikes.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pounds is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Pounds circles away and we're back to standing.
Pounds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Pounds.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Page lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pounds has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pounds and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pounds connects with an inside leg kick.
Page takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pounds.
Pounds takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pounds misses with a looping left.
Pounds thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Page misses.
Pounds lands a jab to the nose.
Page misses with a leg kick.
Page keeps Pounds at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pounds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pounds misses with a double jab.
Page is looking to land body kicks.
Page works the jab nicely.
Pounds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pounds clobbers Page with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pounds. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Page has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Page staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Pounds.
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
Page throws a hook to the side of Pounds's head but Pounds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Page darts in looking for a takedown but Pounds gets double underhooks and turns Page into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Pounds takes one on the button.
Page misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Pounds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pounds looking to pass the guard.
Page keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Page looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Page looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pounds passes into half guard.
Pounds is keen to just control but Page is a slippery customer.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pounds in particular looking to stall.
Pounds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pounds is working away from the top position though.
Page is looking to get back to full guard here but Pounds has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pounds takes a little break here. Page wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pounds wants to control but Page is keeping him busy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Page wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Page is looking for a sweep.
Page on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Page's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pounds working the head and body with strikes.
Page is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pounds has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pounds scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pounds working the body and head with strikes.
Pounds lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pounds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Page.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Pounds.
A jab from Pounds misses.
Pounds scoring well with a low kick there.
Pounds throws a body kick that misses.
Page throws a leg kick but Pounds sees it coming and moves out of range.
Page needs to keep his hands up - Pounds had a free shot at his head there.
Page misses with a body kick.
Page connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanner Pounds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Page takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Page.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Page dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pounds. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pounds thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pounds misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Pounds misses the jab.
Page throws a hook but Pounds avoids it easily.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pounds was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Pounds scores with a shot to the body.
Page misses with a low kick.
Pounds misses with a looping left.
Page on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Page tenderised Pounds's leg. Pounds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Page closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Page lands a leg kick that knocks Pounds off balance momentarily.
Page swings for the body but Pounds moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Page.
Page avoids a kick to the body.
Page is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Page throws a hook but Pounds avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pounds.
Nice defenses there by Page.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Page, right into the meat.
Pounds wants to slow Page down by chopping away at his legs.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pounds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pounds stalks Page and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Page's face. Page staggers backwards, shaken.
Pounds swinging wildly here.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pounds as he avoids it easily.
Pounds darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Pounds into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Pounds. That snapped Page's head back.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pounds.
Page struggling a bit here.#T3#
Page throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Page taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pounds lands a nice forearm strike.
Pounds working away.
Pounds is working Page over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pounds is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Page's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pounds working away.
Pounds looks up at the clock and then as Page takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pounds smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pounds lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Page down.
#ROC2#
Page is rocked!
Tanner Pounds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pounds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Page taking a bit of punishment here - Pounds scoring with strikes.
Oh Page is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Page takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pounds working the ground and pound but Page is defending the strikes.
Pounds slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pounds controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Page 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pounds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.#CL#
Page gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Page lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Page.
Page blocks a body shot from Pounds.
Pounds misses with a punch to the body.
Page wants to take the fight to the mat but Pounds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pounds's elbow.
Page working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Pounds avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Pounds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Page is trying to force a seperation but Pounds has the dominant position.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pounds displaying some good clinch control by pressing Page up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Pounds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pounds.
Page is trying to control Pounds's posture but Pounds avoids it.
Pounds is putting a hurting on Page here, landing some big shots from side control.
Page can't do much from the bottom here.
Pounds taking a breather here.
Page is trying to work for a sweep but Pounds has mounted him!
Dennis Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanner Pounds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Page is working to get back to half guard.
Page wants to hold on but Pounds pushes him away.
Pounds controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pounds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Page working to try and regain half guard.
Pounds looking to finish Page with some ground and pound. This is bad for Page!
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!
Pounds controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Pounds has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Page is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pounds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Page really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pounds landing shots from mount.
Page throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pounds landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pounds wants to control the pace but Page is squirming around nicely.
Pounds controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Page tries to hold on but Pounds pushes him away.
Pounds lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pounds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pounds punishing his opponent with strikes.
Page tries to hold on but Pounds pushes him away.
Pounds lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pounds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Page working to try and regain half guard.
Pounds lands a heavy elbow.
Page swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pounds winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 243
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Cuida gets caught flat footed, as Pounds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cuida pulls Pounds in to control the position.
Cuida is continuing to stall.
Our spies down at at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] inform us that Cuida has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cuida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Cuida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds stays in close to Cuida's body and controls the position.
Cuida wants to improve his position but instead Pounds has moved into half guard.
Pounds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Cuida trying to hold on to Pounds's head to control him but Pounds postures up.
Cuida is controlling Pounds's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cuida is trying to get back to full guard.
Cuida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pounds.
Cuida wants to get back to full guard.
Cuida trying to control but Pounds postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds is pressing down on Cuida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cuida is holding on for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pounds in particular looking to stall.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuida keeps working.
Pounds working Cuida over with strikes.
Cuida preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pounds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cuida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pounds 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.
Cuida looking for a sweep. Not yet Cuida, not yet.
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds trying to control but Cuida is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pounds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pounds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Pounds. Beautiful body shot.
Pounds defending well as Cuida loads up on a big left hand.
Pounds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cuida.
Cuida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pounds blocks the body kick.
Cuida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Cuida misses with a straight right.
Cuida throws a body kick that misses.
Pounds defending well as Cuida loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Pounds. That snapped Cuida's head back.
Pounds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pounds misses with a combination
and Cuida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pounds sprawls well. Pounds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cuida gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuida shoots in for a double leg but Pounds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cuida misses with a hook.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pounds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuida lands with a hook. Pounds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cuida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuida lands a jab.
Pounds looks to land a left hand but Cuida moved out of range nicely.
Pounds closes the distance and clinches up with Cuida, looking for a takedown. Pounds pushes Cuida against the cage but Cuida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cuida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pounds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuida throws a right hand that Pounds ducks under and follows up with a left that Pounds also avoids with ease.
Cuida connects with a solid leg kick.
Pounds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Pounds shoots in and bounces Cuida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pounds throwing strikes from guard but Cuida blocks nicely.
Cuida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cuida's guard.
Pounds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cuida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cuida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pounds is working away from the top position though.
Cuida is trying is best to control the position here.
Pounds wants to take a breather but Cuida is having none of it.
Pounds looks to land a strike but Cuida avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Cuida looking for a sweep. Not yet Cuida, not yet.
Pounds throwing strikes but missing.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Cuida keeps moving.
Cuida pulls Pounds in close to prevent any damage.
Cuida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuida is keen to just control but Pounds is a slippery customer.
Pounds is looking to control Cuida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pounds avoid being mounted?
Pounds desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Pounds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cuida preventing the sweep.
Cuida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pounds is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cuida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Cuida keeps moving.
Pounds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Cuida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pounds trying to control but Cuida is working from the bottom.
Pounds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cuida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pounds trying to control but Cuida is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses.
Cuida has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pounds has passed into side control.
Pounds working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tanner Pounds will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pounds fails with a takedown attempt.
Pounds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuida moves away.
Pounds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cuida lands a head shot.
Cuida misses with a left hand #TD#
and Pounds counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cuida!
Cuida isn't going anywhere.
Pounds moves into full mount!
Pounds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuida can do to turn this around?
Pounds controlling from the full mount.
Pounds working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pounds unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Cuida is rocked!#T1#
Cuida is trying desperately to improve position.
Cuida is still in real trouble! Can Pounds finish him?
Pounds controlling from mount.
Pounds'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.
Pounds landing shots from mount.
Pounds lands a big elbow - Cuida is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cuida is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tanner Pounds!
During a confident post fight interview, Tanner Pounds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.
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Event:
GC 236
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Heisenberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pounds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raphaele Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg cracks Pounds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heisenberg cracks a nice hook into Pounds's ribs.
Heisenberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heisenberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heisenberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heisenberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pounds tries to work over Heisenberg's front leg with a kick but Heisenberg checks it.
Pounds blocks a jab.
Heisenberg lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg swings widly with a right hand
and Pounds counters with a stiff right hand.
Heisenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pounds.
Heisenberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pounds. Pounds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pounds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heisenberg lands with an overhand left.
Pounds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heisenberg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pounds looks to score with a jab to the body but Heisenberg is just out of range.
Pounds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heisenberg's calf.#T1#
Heisenberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Heisenberg finds it's way through Pounds's defenses.
Heisenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pounds goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pounds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Pounds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Heisenberg's half guard.
Pounds 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.
Pounds is keen to just control but Heisenberg is a slippery customer.
Pounds stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heisenberg wants to improve his position but Pounds is controlling well.
Pounds controlling the action here.
Heisenberg is not content to let Pounds control the position.#T2#
Heisenberg wants to improve his position but Pounds is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Pounds 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.
Nice strikes from Pounds there. #SUB#
Pounds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pounds wants to control but Heisenberg is keeping him busy. #T3#
Heisenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heisenberg trying to control but Pounds postures up.
Nice strikes from Pounds there.
Heisenberg trying to hold on to Pounds's head to control him but Pounds postures up.
Heisenberg tries to get to full guard but Pounds has control of the leg.
Heisenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heisenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Heisenberg keeps moving. #T4#
Pounds looking to pass the guard.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Heisenberg.
Pounds cracks Heisenberg with a solid left hand.
Heisenberg being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Heisenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pounds defends well.
Pounds works over Heisenberg with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Heisenberg keeps moving.
Pounds advances to half guard.
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 Tanner Pounds will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Heisenberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Heisenberg jabs Pounds right on the nose. Pounds blinks but takes it well.
Pounds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pounds throws a body kick that misses.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heisenberg.
Pounds shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Pounds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pounds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heisenberg checks it well.
Pounds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heisenberg throws out the jab.
Pounds moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Heisenberg.
Pounds was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pounds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raphaele Heisenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Pounds catches Heisenberg right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Pounds feints and as Heisenberg raises his hands in defense, Pounds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pounds looking to sit in guard and control but Heisenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Pounds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Pounds working a defensive guard here.
Heisenberg distracts Pounds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pounds is pulling down on Heisenberg's head to control his posture.
Pounds is trying to control the position but Heisenberg postures up.
Heisenberg stands up over Pounds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pounds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Pounds is pressing down on Heisenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heisenberg is holding on for now.
Heisenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Heisenberg manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Heisenberg is looking for a triangle but Pounds pushes his legs off easily.
Heisenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Heisenberg has his foot on Pounds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pounds works his way back into a safe position though.
Pounds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heisenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pounds is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Heisenberg tries to get to full guard but Pounds has control of the leg.
Pounds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heisenberg tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.
Pounds is taking a breather. Heisenberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Heisenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pounds pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Pounds there. #T4#
Pounds is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pounds trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Heisenberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Heisenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Pounds has wrist control.
Pounds trying to keep a closed guard but Heisenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Heisenberg controlling from the top position.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Heisenberg from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raphaele Heisenberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Heisenberg blocks a jab.
Heisenberg throws out a counter right but Pounds avoids it with no problem.
Pounds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heisenberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heisenberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pounds feinted with a counter takedown.
Heisenberg jabs Pounds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pounds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heisenberg misses with a double jab.
Heisenberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg throws a hook but Pounds blocks it.
Heisenberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Pounds as Heisenberg shoots in.#TD2#
Heisenberg gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Pounds is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pounds controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pounds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heisenberg is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Pounds gets back to full guard.
Heisenberg is working Pounds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pounds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heisenberg's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Heisenberg working for a triangle but Pounds defends it easily.
Pounds trying to control but Heisenberg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Heisenberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Pounds trying to control but Heisenberg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pounds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heisenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pounds has managed to get both his arms back between Heisenberg's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Heisenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounds defends it easily.#SUB2#
Heisenberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heisenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pounds's guard. #REVB#
Pounds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Heisenberg wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pounds looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heisenberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pounds controlling the action here.
Pounds working the head and body with strikes.
Heisenberg is not content to let Pounds control the position.
Heisenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Pounds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heisenberg tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.
Pounds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Pounds wants to pass to mount but Heisenberg is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heisenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heisenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds slips nicely into half guard.
Pounds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Heisenberg!
Heisenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphaele Heisenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heisenberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaele Heisenberg!
Raphaele Heisenberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GC 226
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Pounds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pounds there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Pounds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hewitt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Hewitt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hewitt leaves Pounds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hewitt missing with a left hand there. Pounds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pounds with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Hewitt. That snapped Pounds's head back.
Pounds has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Takeover in the buildup to the fight.
Pounds ducks under a wild hook from Hewitt.
Pounds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hewitt looks to land a combination but Pounds avoids it well.
Hewitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pounds.
Hewitt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hewitt.#T1#
Pounds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hewitt's hands.
Pounds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hewitt.
Pounds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pounds, right into the meat.
Pounds thuds his right hand into Hewitt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hewitt moves out of range as Pounds strikes.
Pounds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hewitt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pounds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hewitt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Pounds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hewitt moves out of range of the leg kick from Pounds.
It seemed like Hewitt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Pounds.
Hewitt unleashes a big counter combination but Pounds bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
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!
No luck for Pounds with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Hewitt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pounds lands with a right hand.
Pounds misses with the combination.
Pounds misses with a straight left.
Hewitt connects with a crisp jab.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hewitt.
Pounds tried to counter with a leg kick but Hewitt avoided it.
Pounds tried to score with a low kick but Hewitt checks it.
Pounds looks to throw the jab but Hewitt is out of range.
Hewitt throws out a counter right but Pounds avoids it with no problem.
Hewitt misses the shot to the body.
Pounds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pounds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hewitt defends well and Pounds ends up having to push Hewitt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Hewitt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Pounds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pounds with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hewitt counters with a stiff right hand.
Pounds misses with a leg kick.
Hewitt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pounds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hewitt.
Pounds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hewitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hewitt throws a lazy right hand but Pounds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pounds throws a front kick aimed at Hewitt's knee but Hewitt avoids it well.
Hewitt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Hewitt misses.
Pounds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Nice shot by Pounds.
A big left from Hewitt misses.
Hewitt scores with the left hand. Pounds knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewitt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pounds shoots in but no luck this time.
Paul Hewitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pounds misses with a hook to the body
and Pounds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pounds misses with a looping right.
Pounds moves out of range as Hewitt strikes.
Pounds stuns Hewitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pounds misses with a few strikes there.
Hewitt misses with a hook.
Pounds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hewitt 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#
Hewitt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hewitt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hewitt misses the target.
Hewitt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pounds.
Donk. Pounds catches Hewitt right on the button with a cross.
Pounds throws an off balance right hand
and Hewitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pounds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hewitt pinned against the cage. Hewitt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Hewitt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
Pounds slips under a jab.
Pounds lands a glancing blow to the side of Hewitt's head.
Paul Hewitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hewitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Hewitt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Pounds misses with a left hand
and Hewitt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hewitt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pounds moves out of range as Hewitt strikes.
Pounds connects with a body shot.
Hewitt misses with an uppercut.
Hewitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hewitt misses with a looping right.
Hewitt ducks right into an uppercut from Pounds. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Hewitt has been cut.
Pounds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hewitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pounds moves away.
Hewitt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pounds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Pounds is looking to slow Hewitt down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hewitt ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
Hewitt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab by Pounds.
Hewitt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hewitt misses with a looping right.
Pounds dives in and grabs Hewitt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hewitt pushes down on Pounds's head and hops out.
As Pounds backs off Hewitt throws a huge counter combo but Pounds manages to avoid it all.
Hewitt checks a leg kick.
Pounds stuns Hewitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pounds.#TD#
Hewitt tries to sprawl but Pounds drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hewitt wants to improve his position but Pounds is controlling well.
#T3#
Hewitt is refusing to be controlled, as Pounds sits in half guard.
Pounds working the head and body with strikes.
Pounds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Pounds seems to be working for a kimura but Hewitt defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pounds is looking for a kimura but Hewitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pounds to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Pounds.
Hewitt tries to get to full guard but Pounds has control of the leg.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Hewitt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A left lands for Hewitt.#T4#
Hewitt digs a good body shot into Pounds's ribs.
Pounds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hewitt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hewitt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Pounds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pounds misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Pounds.
Pounds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pounds there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pounds with a nice cross.
Hewitt throws a looping overhand right but Pounds ducks down to avoid it.
Pounds tries to counter with a takedown but Hewitt is quick to defend against it.
Pounds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Hewitt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Pounds.
Hewitt lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tanner Pounds will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hewitt's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pounds throws a jab when Hewitt was well out of range.
Pounds throws a jab when Hewitt was well out of range.
Hewitt loads up on a big right hand but Pounds slips the punch.
Hewitt blocks a jab.
Hewitt lands a jab to the nose.
Pounds misses with an uppercut
and Hewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hewitt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pounds throws an off balance right hand
and Hewitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hewitt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pounds throws a hook to the side of Hewitt's head but Hewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hewitt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pounds misses with a straight right. #T1#
Hewitt lands with a good body shot.
Hewitt takes one on the button.
Pounds throws a right hand that misses
and Hewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pounds slips a jab from Hewitt.
Pounds misses the jab.
Hewitt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pounds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pounds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pounds swings widly with a right hand
and Hewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Pounds scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hewitt. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pounds feinted with a counter takedown.
Pounds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Pounds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pounds misses with a looping right.
Pounds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pounds tries to land a leg kick but Hewitt saw it coming and moves away.
Pounds swings for the body but Hewitt moves out of range.
Hewitt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pounds with a body shot.
A cross from Pounds lands.
Pounds throws an overhand right that lands on Hewitt's shoulder, as Hewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Hewitt misses with a double jab.
Pounds takes a swing at Hewitt's ribcage but misses.
Pounds misses with an uppercut
and Hewitt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pounds thinking.
The fighters circling - Hewitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pounds throws a shot from downtown. Hewitt moves away and avoids it.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hewitt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hewitt cracks a nice hook into Pounds's ribs.
Hewitt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pounds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hewitt.
Hewitt lands a body shot.
Pounds misses with an uppercut
and Hewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hewitt misses the target.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hewitt.
Hewitt scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Pounds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pounds fails to land with a series of punches.
Hewitt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hewitt scores with a hook.
Hewitt walks into a stiff left hand from Pounds.
Pounds slips a straight right by Hewitt.
Hewitt throws a hook but Pounds blocks it.
Hewitt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Hewitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hewitt blocks a head kick by Pounds.
Hewitt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hewitt throws a jab but it's blocked by Pounds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hewitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hewitt 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hewitt!
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Event:
GC 217
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Ghost turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Pounds misses the target.
Ghost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pounds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghost.
Pounds fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pounds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ghost throws a hook but Pounds blocks it.
Pounds attempts a counter takedown but Ghost avoids it well and moves away.
Pounds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ghost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Pounds.
Pounds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghost.
We've been hearing reports that Pounds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pounds throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Ghost to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghost throws a body shot but no joy.
Pounds tries for a takedown but Ghost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pounds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pounds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner Pounds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost slips a jab and a cross from Pounds.
#T1#
Ghost looks for the body kick but Pounds saw that one coming.
Ghost takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ghost throws a series of punches but Pounds moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ghost.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pounds tries to counter with a takedown but Ghost is quick to defend against it.
Ghost lands a right hook to the body.
Pounds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pounds misses with an uppercut.
Ghost raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pounds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghost wants to counter with a clinch but Pounds pushes him away.
Pounds takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pounds.
Ghost tries to counter with a clinch but Pounds shakes him off and moves away.
Ghost tries a head kick but it misses.
Pounds throws a series of punches but Ghost moves out of range. #T2#
Ghost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ghost tries to score with a low kick but Pounds moves his leg out of the way.
Pounds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ghost.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghost digs a good hook to Pounds's body.
Ghost misses with a looping left.
Pounds misses with a takedown
and Ghost counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Pounds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ghost.
Pounds is looking to land body kicks.
Ghost lands a jab to the nose.
Ghost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pounds.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Pounds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghost swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Pounds looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghost is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ghost's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pounds throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ghost looks to land a right hand but Pounds moved out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pounds.
Ghost dodges the ground and pound from Pounds.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghost keeps working. #SUB#
Pounds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghost, who protects the arm well.
Pounds working the ground and pound but Ghost is defending the strikes.
Ghost is trying to improve his position.
Pounds throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Pounds is looking to take a break and control but Ghost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds working the body and head with strikes.
Pounds scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ghost to see if he's OK.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghost keeps working.
Ghost taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Pounds crashes against the mat.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Ghost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds 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#
Pounds scores with the left hand. Ghost knows he should have avoided that one.
Ghost misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Pounds.
Pounds throws a big shot that misses.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds misses with a takedown attempt - Ghost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ghost to score with a decent uppercut.
Pounds blocks a head kick by Ghost.
Ghost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pounds.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Ghost blocks the leg kick.
Hifives Ghost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Pounds is just out of range.
Ghost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Pounds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pounds misses with a leg kick.
Ghost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pounds attempts a counter takedown but Ghost avoids it well and moves away.
Hifives Ghost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ghost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Pounds misses.
Ghost gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pounds throws a body kick that misses
and Ghost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pounds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghost. Ghost obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
A big right from Ghost misses.
Pounds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Pounds off balance momentarily.
Ghost lands a head kick!
Pounds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pounds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pounds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pounds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pounds loads up on a big right hand but Ghost slips the punch.
Pounds tries to work over Ghost's front leg with a kick but Ghost checks it.
Ghost misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pounds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Pounds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pounds lands a jab to the nose.
Pounds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pounds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pounds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
Pounds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghost counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Ghost scores with a four punch combination!
Ghost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pounds looks for a takedown but Ghost sprawls well.
Pounds avoids the head kick by Ghost.
A counter left hand to the body from Pounds misses its target.
A good leg kick by Ghost. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Ghost tenderised Pounds's leg. Pounds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Ghost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pounds lands with a straight right. Ghost didn't see that one coming.
Pounds throws a low kick but Ghost avoids it.
Pounds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ghost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pounds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pounds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ghost misses with a looping left.
Pounds fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghost slips a jab and a cross from Pounds.
Ghost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ghost lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ghost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ghost throws a nice looking combination but Pounds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Pounds.
A big right from Ghost misses.
Pounds throws out a loose jab but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ghost blocks the leg kick.
Pounds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pounds blocks a head kick by Ghost.
Ghost takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds throws a hook to the side of Ghost's head but Ghost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghost tries to counter with a clinch but Pounds shakes him off and moves away.
No luck for Pounds with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Ghost. #T1#
Pounds misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Pounds does no damage.
A nice side step and Ghost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pounds scores with a jab.
Ghost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pounds rather than just go for the knockout.
Pounds throws out a leg kick but Ghost moves out of range and Pounds only half commits.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds walks into a stiff left hand from Ghost.
Ghost looks to throw the jab but Pounds is out of range.
Ghost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pounds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghost.
Ghost cracks the inside of Pounds's front leg.
Pounds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Pounds 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.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghost's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ghost's head.
Pounds trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Ghost seems keen to control Pounds's posture.
Ghost working a defensive guard here.
Pounds throws an elbow that misses. Ghost uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pounds's guard. Nice move by Ghost!#REVB#
Ghost works over Pounds with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Pounds looking to control.
Pounds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ghost is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds wants to sweep here but Ghost controlling him for the moment.
Pounds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ghost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghost has Pounds pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Ghost keeps moving.
Ghost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pounds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ghost wants to control but Pounds passes easily into half guard.
Pounds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ghost tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pounds has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pounds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pounds 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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GC 208
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Dewey looks to score with a jab to the body but Pounds is just out of range.
Dewey slips a straight right by Pounds.
Pounds throws out a loose jab but Dewey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewey tries a quick counter leg kick but Pounds is wise to it.
Dewey clobbers Pounds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pounds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pounds misses with a hook.
Dewey misses with a body kick.
Jab from Dewey.
Good exchange - Dewey coming out on top.
Pounds misses with an uppercut
and Dewey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pounds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pounds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dewey.
Dewey lands a head kick!
Dewey's coach down at Outer Heaven Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dewey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Dewey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dewey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dewey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pounds shoots in but Dewey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pounds sets himself, and Dewey steps forward looking for the clinch! Pounds avoids it this time.#T1#
Dewey connects with a solid leg kick.
Dewey looks to throw the jab but Pounds is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Pounds misses.
Dewey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pounds. Dewey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pounds takes a swing at Dewey's ribcage but misses.
William Dewey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pounds drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pounds tries to free his leg and advance position but Dewey is retaining full guard.
Dewey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pounds is stalling in the full guard.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses.
Pounds looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Dewey has momentary wrist control but Pounds slips an elbow through the middle.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pounds is pushing down on Dewey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dewey is fighting to maintain full guard but Pounds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pounds throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dewey to regain full guard.
Dewey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pounds throwing strikes from guard but Dewey blocks nicely.
Dewey pulls Pounds in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Dewey.
Pounds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dewey is keeping the position for now.
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dewey holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pounds's corner calls for a 1-2. Pounds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dewey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pounds.
Dewey tries to counter with a clinch but Pounds shakes him off and moves away.
William Dewey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pounds throws the kick towards the body but Dewey avoids it.#T4#
Pounds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dewey walks into a jab.
Pounds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pounds throws a sloppy head kick and Dewey moves out of range easily.
Dewey scores with a leg kick.
Pounds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dewey.
Pounds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pounds misses with a takedown attempt - Dewey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dewey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pounds checks a leg kick.
Pounds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Pounds misses the target.
Pounds sets himself, and Dewey steps forward looking for the clinch! Pounds avoids it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pounds misses with a wild body shot.
Dewey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewey.
Pounds blocks a head kick by Dewey.
Dewey missing with a left hand there. Pounds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Dewey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dewey thumps Pounds with a low kick.
Dewey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pounds momentarily.
That kick from Dewey tenderised Pounds's leg. Pounds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dewey throws a leg kick but Pounds sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Dewey. No joy for Pounds on that attempt.
Pounds lands an overhand right.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pounds misses with a low kick as Dewey jumps back.
Dewey lands with a shot to the body.
Dewey cracks Pounds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pounds walks into a straight right hand from Dewey.
Pounds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dewey's sensitive parts.
Dewey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pounds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Donk. Pounds catches Dewey right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Pounds misses.
Pounds moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pounds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dewey sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Dewey fakes the leg kick and cracks Pounds in the body.
Dewey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Pounds.
Dewey lands a lovely overhand right.
Pounds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dewey is looking to land body kicks.
Dewey scores with a jab to the body.
William Dewey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pounds throws a body kick that misses.
Dewey throws a body kick that misses.
Pounds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Dewey misses
and Pounds counters with a straight right hand.
Pounds walks into a stiff left hand from Dewey.
Dewey jabs Pounds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pounds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dewey in his tracks.
Dewey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dewey slips a straight right by Pounds.#T2#
Pounds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pounds. Dewey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dewey misses with a body kick.
Dewey throws out a loose jab but Pounds uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Pounds closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pounds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dewey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pounds passes to side control.
Dewey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dewey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Dewey is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pounds is staying active.
Pounds trying to control the action but Dewey is working from the bottom.
Dewey dodges the ground and pound from Pounds.
Pounds trying to control the action but Dewey is working from the bottom.
Pounds with the ground and pound but Dewey regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Pounds not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dewey is trying to maintain the position but Pounds is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Pounds is looking for a kimura here.
Pounds is trying to control the action in half guard but Dewey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dewey tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pounds connects with a nice short shot to Dewey's temple.
Dewey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tanner Pounds will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pounds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pounds digs a good hook to Dewey's body.
Dewey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pounds misses with a straight right.
Dewey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dewey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pounds was well out of range. Poor timing from Dewey.
Dewey misses with a wild body shot.
Dewey scores with a head kick.
Dewey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dewey moves out of range of the body kick.
Pounds throws the left hand but Dewey avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dewey finds it's way through Pounds's defenses.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Dewey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewey tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pounds.
Pounds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dewey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dewey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Pounds misses with a low kick.
Pounds lands with a nice combination. Dewey backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Dewey is rocked!
Pounds looks to land a left hand but Dewey moved out of range nicely.
Dewey is still on wobbly legs! Can Pounds finish him?
Pounds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pounds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dewey defends well and Pounds ends up having to push Dewey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dewey seems to have recovered his senses.
Dewey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pounds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dewey jabs Pounds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Pounds does no damage.
Dewey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pounds.
Pounds tries to land a leg kick but Dewey saw it coming and moves away.
Dewey takes one to the side of the head.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
Pounds misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds throws a low kick but Dewey avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pounds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dewey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dewey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Dewey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pounds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dewey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pounds.
Dewey slips under a jab from Pounds.
Dewey throws a counter combo.
Dewey misses with a low kick.
Dewey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dewey scoring well with a low kick there.
Dewey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dewey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dewey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dewey ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
A head kick misses from Dewey.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dewey.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pounds.
Dewey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Dewey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pounds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pounds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pounds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dewey throws a sloppy head kick and Pounds moves out of range easily.
Dewey moves out of range of the strikes.
Pounds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dewey.
Dewey wants to counter with a clinch but Pounds pushes him away.
Dewey throws a big shot that misses.
Pounds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dewey. Dewey obviously looking to wear him down.
Dewey digs a good hook to Pounds's body.
That kick from Dewey tenderised Pounds's leg. Pounds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dewey connects with a looping right hand.
Dewey staying out of range there.
Pounds avoids the head kick by Dewey.
Dewey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dewey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Good shot there by Pounds.
Pounds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dewey can pounce on him.
Pounds slips a jab from Dewey.
Pounds misses with an uppercut.
Dewey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dewey throws a low kick but Pounds avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Dewey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dewey.
Pounds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pounds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pounds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dewey lands with a shot to the body.
Pounds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dewey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pounds.
Pounds lands with a hook. Dewey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dewey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pounds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tanner Pounds.
I think Pounds 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tanner Pounds!
After winning the bout, Tanner Pounds 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:
GC 201
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Pounds looks to land a right hand but Buchanan moved out of range.
Pounds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buchanan's sensitive parts.
Pounds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buchanan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pounds - the referee stops the clock and Buchanan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pounds. Buchanan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick and Pounds moves out of range easily.
Buchanan throws a right and a left that Pounds avoids nicely.
Pounds moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pounds misses with the combination.
Buchanan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buchanan drops his hands momentarily and Pounds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick and Pounds moves out of range easily.
Buchanan throws a body punch but Pounds moves out of range.
A punch combination from Buchanan misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanan throws a hook but Pounds avoids it easily.
Pounds scores with a one two! Buchanan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buchanan throws a nice head kick!
Pounds throws a good cross that connects.
Pounds throws an overhand right that lands on Buchanan's shoulder, as Buchanan tries to avoid the shot.
Buchanan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pounds scores with a jab. Buchanan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD#
Pounds drops Buchanan with a left right combo! Pounds follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#
Buchanan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ross Buchanan has been cut.#T1#
Pounds trying to control the action but Buchanan is working from the bottom.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can Pounds finish him?
Pounds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
Buchanan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pounds.
Pounds looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Buchanan is avoiding damage well.
Pounds lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buchanan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pounds.
Pounds taking a breather here.
Pounds misses with the ground and pound.
Buchanan wants to control but Pounds postures up.
Buchanan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buchanan keeps working. #SUB#
Pounds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pounds lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Buchanan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pounds throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pounds 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.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buchanan keeps working.
Pounds looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Buchanan is avoiding damage well.
Pounds looking to control but instead Buchanan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pounds not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Pounds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buchanan is just riding it out for now. Pounds eventually gives up the hold.
Pounds throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Buchanan to regain full guard. #T4#
Buchanan keeping full guard, as Pounds tries to pass.
Pounds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buchanan looking for a sweep. Not yet Buchanan, not yet.
Pounds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pounds won't allow Buchanan to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Buchanan'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.
#R2#
Pounds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buchanan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Buchanan.
Buchanan blocks a low kick nicely.
Buchanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buchanan moves away from the strike by Pounds.
Buchanan misses with a looping left.
Pounds tries to counter with a takedown but Buchanan is quick to defend against it.
Buchanan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pounds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buchanan misses the jab.
Buchanan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tanner Pounds is winning the standup battle so far.
Buchanan throws out a loose jab but Pounds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Buchanan misses.
Pounds looks to land a left hand but Buchanan moved out of range nicely.
Pounds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pounds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buchanan. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pounds drops his hands momentarily and Buchanan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Buchanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pounds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Buchanan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pounds fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Pounds closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buchanan did well to prevent Pounds getting side control.
Pounds is just content to waste time from the top position. Buchanan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pounds looking to sit in guard and control but Buchanan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Pounds is looking for a triangle here but Buchanan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pounds is looking to regain half guard here but Buchanan keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Pounds regains half guard.
Pounds tries to roll over but Buchanan keeps him under control.
Buchanan wants to stand up but Pounds is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Pounds is doing well to control the position and prevent Buchanan from advancing to side control.#T3#
Buchanan prevents Pounds from improving his position.
Pounds is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buchanan wants to stand up but Pounds is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Pounds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pounds gets full guard.
Pounds looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Buchanan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buchanan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pounds controls his leg.
Pounds wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Buchanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Buchanan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Buchanan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Pounds shoots in and bounces Buchanan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pounds wants to pass the guard but Buchanan is keeping the position.
Pounds stands up over Buchanan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pounds throws a big elbow that misses.
Buchanan wants to get back to his feet but Pounds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pounds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Buchanan keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Buchanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pounds looking to pass the guard.
Pounds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pounds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buchanan's head.
Pounds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pounds postures up in Buchanan's guard and throws a big left but Buchanan blocks it.
Buchanan looking for a sweep. Not yet Buchanan, not yet.
Pounds looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Buchanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pounds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with a series of wild punches.
Pounds lands with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buchanan checks a leg kick.
Pounds lands a leg kick that knocks Buchanan off balance momentarily.
Pounds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pounds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buchanan.
Pounds throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Buchanan walks into a jab.
Buchanan slips a straight right by Pounds.
Pounds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buchanan.
Ross Buchanan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pounds avoids a kick to the body.
Pounds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buchanan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buchanan.
Buchanan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pounds throws a jab when Buchanan was well out of range.
Buchanan throws out a counter right but Pounds avoids it with no problem.
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
Pounds ducks under a wild hook from Buchanan.
Buchanan scores with a three punch combo!
Pounds lands with an uppercut that bounces Buchanan off the cage and back into range.
Pounds scores with a head kick. Buchanan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan throws an overhand right that lands on Pounds's shoulder, as Pounds tries to avoid the shot.
Pounds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buchanan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pounds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Pounds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Buchanan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pounds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pounds slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Buchanan there.
Buchanan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pounds.
Buchanan thows a leg kick but Pounds checks it #TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buchanan is staying active underneath Pounds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pounds thows a huge punch but Buchanan dodges it nicely.
Pounds is just content to waste time from the top position. Buchanan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pounds works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Pounds is working for a kimura but Buchanan is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pounds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Parazinho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parazinho.
Pounds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parazinho misses the jab.
Parazinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pounds.
Parazinho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Pounds.
Parazinho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parazinho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parazinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pounds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pounds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parazinho throws a push kick but Pounds slaps the foot to one side.
Pounds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
Parazinho misses with an uppercut. Pounds saw that one coming.
Parazinho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Parazinho throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Pounds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parazinho's guard.
Pounds wants to pass the guard but Parazinho is keeping the position.#T1#
Pounds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Parazinho controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Pounds trying to control but Parazinho is working from the bottom.
Parazinho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pounds manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pounds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parazinho is stalling in the full guard.
Pounds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parazinho is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pounds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parazinho controls the pace.
Pounds wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pounds is looking for a triangle but Parazinho pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pounds is looking for a triangle here but Parazinho uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pounds is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Parazinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parazinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pounds tries to bench press Parazinho off him but Parazinho keeps the position.
Pounds manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pounds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parazinho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Parazinho trying to mount his opponent but Pounds defends it.
Pounds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parazinho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parazinho prevents Pounds from improving his position.
Parazinho trying to control from half guard but Pounds is working away. #SUB#
Pounds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parazinho pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Parazinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mannie Parazinho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Parazinho throws a body punch but Pounds moves out of range.
Pounds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parazinho's head.
Parazinho slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Pounds.
Pounds takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Parazinho digs a good body shot into Pounds's ribs.
Parazinho checks a leg kick nicely.
Parazinho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pounds misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Parazinho clinches up with Pounds and pushes him back against the cage.
Parazinho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pounds backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds gets through Parazinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parazinho misses with a body punch.
Parazinho leaning against his opponent.
Pounds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parazinho misses with some punches.
Pounds looking to stall.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Pounds.
Parazinho misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Parazinho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parazinho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds misses with a double jab.
Parazinho slips a jab from Pounds.
Good leg kick by Parazinho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parazinho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parazinho ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
Tanner Pounds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounds swings widly with a right hand
and Parazinho counters with a thumping low kick.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parazinho.
Parazinho connects with a solid leg kick.
Pounds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parazinho lands a nice looking body kick.
Parazinho lands the left hand.
Parazinho throws a hook but Pounds blocks it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pounds blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Pounds misses its target.
Pounds throws a lazy uppercut
and Parazinho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Pounds
and Pounds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pounds dips to his left and cracks Parazinho with an uppercut!
Pounds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pounds misses with a body kick.
Parazinho missing with a left hand there. Pounds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pounds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pounds.
Pounds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pounds checks a low kick from Parazinho.
Mannie Parazinho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pounds misses with a double jab
and Parazinho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Parazinho instigates a clinch. #T3#
Parazinho scores with a shot to the side of Pounds's head.
Pounds throws a head punch that misses.
Parazinho is trying to break the clinch but Pounds has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Parazinho manages to break the clinch.
Parazinho jabs Pounds right on the nose. Pounds blinks but takes it well.
Parazinho swings for the body but Pounds moves out of range.
Parazinho is looking to land body kicks.
Pounds swings for the body but Parazinho moves out of range.
Pounds throws a body shot but no joy.
Pounds lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parazinho will feel that in the morning.
Pounds misses with a series of wild punches.
Pounds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Parazinho responds with a good body kick, but Pounds manages to step out the way in time.
Pounds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parazinho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parazinho is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Parazinho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pounds tries to counter with a takedown but Parazinho is quick to defend against it.
Parazinho scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parazinho moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parazinho! But no joy.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parazinho.
Parazinho throws a hook but Pounds blocks it.
Parazinho is looking to clinch but Pounds is avoiding it.
Parazinho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pounds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pounds throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parazinho! But no joy.
Pounds throws a hook but Parazinho blocks it.
Parazinho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parazinho lands a head shot.
Parazinho avoids a kick to the body.
Pounds looks to score with a jab to the body but Parazinho is just out of range.
Parazinho stuffs the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pounds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mannie Parazinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Parazinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pounds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parazinho.
Parazinho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parazinho moves forwards but Pounds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pounds misses with a takedown attempt - Parazinho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Parazinho misses.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parazinho sprawls well. Parazinho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pounds gets slowly back to his feet.
Parazinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pounds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parazinho, right into the meat.
Parazinho thuds a left hand into Pounds's body.
Parazinho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pounds. That's going to slow Parazinho down.
Parazinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parazinho misses with a looping left.#T1#
Parazinho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pounds.#CL2#
Parazinho moves into the clinch.
Parazinho lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parazinho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parazinho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pounds fails to land.
Pounds misses with the head strike.
Pounds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Parazinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parazinho lands an elbow just above Pounds 's eye.
Parazinho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parazinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Pounds controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Parazinho.
Tanner Pounds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Parazinho working aggressively here.
Pounds tries to work over Parazinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parazinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pounds dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parazinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pounds takes a shot to the head.
Parazinho misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Parazinho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parazinho misses with a low kick.#TD#
Pounds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parazinho is looking to improve his position.
Pounds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pounds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Pounds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pounds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parazinho holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pounds prevents Parazinho from improving his position.
Parazinho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pounds scores with a couple of nice shots.
Parazinho tries to get to full guard but Pounds has control of the leg.
Pounds wants to take a breather but Parazinho is having none of it.
Parazinho trying to control from the bottom.
Parazinho is positioning himself well to prevent Pounds advancing to mount.
Pounds wants to advance to full mount but Parazinho doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Parazinho pulls Pounds in close to prevent any damage.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Parazinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Parazinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mannie Parazinho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parazinho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Parazinho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mannie Parazinho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parazinho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mannie Parazinho!
A relieved looking Mannie Parazinho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Pounds jabs at DeKorveia's body.
DeKorveia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeKorveia swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeKorveia wants to stand back up but Pounds manages to pass into side control.
Pounds misses with the ground and pound.
Pounds has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for DeKorveia!#SUB#
Pounds working for a guillotine from mount but DeKorveia is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pounds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pounds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
DeKorveia is rocked!
DeKorveia is trying to stand.#T1#
Pounds punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pounds is landing with some decent strikes but DeKorveia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
DeKorveia is still in real trouble! Can Pounds finish him?
Pounds controlling his opponent.
Pounds'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.
DeKorveia really wants to buck Pounds off and get back to his feet.
DeKorveia seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Pounds! DeKorveia is hurt baaadly! Pounds is firing away with more strikes - DeKorveia 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 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Pounds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Attila throws a jab but it's blocked by Pounds.
Pounds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Attila.
Attila misses with an uppercut. Pounds saw that one coming.
Pounds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Attila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pounds.
Jab by Attila.
Pounds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Attila misses with a low kick.
Pounds slips a jab from Attila.
Pounds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Attila.
Pounds misses the shot to the body.
Attila lands a jab to the nose.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Attila.
Pounds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pounds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Attila appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pounds ducks under a wild hook from Attila.
Pounds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pounds throws an overhand right that lands on Attila's shoulder, as Attila tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Attila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Attila misses with a few strikes there.
Pounds feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Attila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pounds.
Pounds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pounds looks to throw the jab but Attila is out of range.
Pounds sets himself, and Attila steps forward looking for the clinch! Pounds avoids it this time.
Some wild striking there from Attila.
Attila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Attila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pounds just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Attila was well out of range. Poor timing from Pounds.
Attila wants to counter the offense by Pounds and move into the clinch position.
Attila moves out of range of the strikes.
Attila misses with a straight left.
Attila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Attila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pounds is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Attila's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Attila tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pounds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pounds cracks Attila with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pounds. Attila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pounds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pounds throws a jab when Attila was well out of range.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
Pounds thuds his right hand into Attila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Attila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Attila throws a leg kick that misses.
Attila is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Attila throws a low kick but Pounds avoids it.
Attila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Attila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pounds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Attila is able to avoid easily.
Attila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Attila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pounds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pounds scores with a body shot.
Pounds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Attila uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pounds has time to react.
Attila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Attila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pounds.
Attila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pounds avoids the body shot from Attila.
Attila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Pounds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pounds connects with a leg kick. Attila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Pounds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johan Attila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounds throws a jab but it's blocked by Attila.
Attila throws a nice looking combination but Pounds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pounds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Attila lands the left hand.
Attila connects with a single shot there.
Pounds throws a shot to the body.
Pounds misses with the combination.
Pounds throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Attila counters by clinching up.
Pounds being controlled against the cage.
Attila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pounds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pounds can't find room to land a body shot as Attila controls the action.
#T4#
Attila is trying to stall.
Pounds is leaning against Attila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Attila.
Pounds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Attila tries to work over Pounds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Pounds - that landed with a thud.
Pounds controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Pounds.
Pounds is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Attila working aggressively here.
Pounds is working Attila over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pounds holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Attila can't find room to land a body shot as Pounds controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pounds.#TD#
Pounds lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johan Attila will probably get the nod.
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#
Pounds misses with a straight right.
Attila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Attila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pounds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johan Attila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pounds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pounds scores with a nice strike.
Attila throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pounds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Attila's guard.
Attila wants to sweep but no luck.
Attila is pulling down on Pounds's head. It's preventing any offense from Pounds, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pounds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Attila is controlling Pounds's posture.
Pounds passes into half guard.
Attila keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Attila won't allow Pounds to pass to mount.
Attila keeping control of the position.
Pounds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pounds slows the pace down in half guard.
Attila wants to control but Pounds is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pounds controlling the action here.
Pounds working the head and body with strikes.
Attila taking some punishment here, with Pounds in his half guard.
Attila desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've been hearing that Pounds has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pounds working Attila over with strikes. #T3#
Pounds is nestled in close to Attila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Attila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pounds is trying to control the action in half guard but Attila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Attila is trying to maintain the position but Pounds is very close to passing his half guard.
Attila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pounds haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Attila controlling the position well.
Attila is looking to control Pounds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Attila avoid being mounted?
Attila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Attila is trying to maintain the position but Pounds is very close to passing his half guard.
Pounds 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.
Attila controlling the position for now.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Attila trying to control from the bottom.
Attila is positioning himself well to prevent Pounds advancing to mount.
Pounds wants to take a breather but Attila is having none of it.
Attila is doing well to control the position and prevent Pounds from advancing to side control.
Pounds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Attila wants to control but Pounds is keeping busy.
Attila is holding on to half guard well.
Attila is staying active underneath Pounds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pounds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Attila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Attila is controlling Pounds's trapped leg to prevent Pounds from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pounds is looking to chop away at Attila's legs.
Attila takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Pounds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Attila blocks the low kick.
A jab from Pounds misses.
Attila throws a jab but it's blocked by Pounds.
A low kick from Attila is predictable there #TD#
and Pounds counters with a shoot takedown. Attila fights it but they end up in guard.
Attila keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Attila is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Pounds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pounds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Attila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attila trying to keep a closed guard but Pounds is proving a slippery customer.
Pounds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Attila seems keen to control Pounds's posture.#T1#
Pounds forces his way into half guard.
Pounds trying to control from half guard but Attila is working away.
Attila trying to control here.
Pounds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Attila is doing well to control the position and prevent Pounds from advancing to side control.
Attila is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pounds lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Pounds is looking for a kimura here.
Pounds winds up and cracks Attila with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Pounds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Attila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Attila wants to control but Pounds is keeping busy.
Pounds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Attila is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pounds jumps into side control!
Pounds lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pounds lands an elbow.
Attila holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pounds working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pounds is looking to take a break and control but Attila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds is working Attila over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Attila is not content to let Pounds control the position.
Attila wants to control but Pounds postures up.
Attila taking a bit of punishment here - Pounds scoring with strikes.
Attila parries the strikes from Pounds easily there. Pounds is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Attila to escape.
You can see the frustration on Attila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pounds working the head with strikes.
Pounds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Attila can do to turn this around?
Attila is trying to get back to half guard.
Attila struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pounds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pounds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Attila holding on.
Pounds working away.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working.
Pounds has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Pounds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pounds lands a couple of good shots and Attila has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pounds 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
A victorious Tanner Pounds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Pounds takes a swing at Angeli's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Pounds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've been hearing that Pounds has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pounds working the head and body with strikes.
Pounds taking a breather here.
Pounds working the body and head with strikes.
Pounds lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pounds landing strikes. #ROC#
Angeli is rocked!
Pounds has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Angeli is still in real trouble! Can Pounds finish him?
Pounds postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Angeli looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pounds looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Angeli covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 3
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Petrycki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pounds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pounds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pounds scores with a shot to the body.
Pounds tried to score with a low kick but Petrycki checks it.
Petrycki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pounds momentarily.
Petrycki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Petrycki's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrycki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pounds throws a chopping leg kick but Petrycki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrycki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pounds on the side of the head.#TD#
Pounds feints and as Petrycki raises his hands in defense, Pounds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrycki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrycki is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Petrycki is pulling down on Pounds's head. It's preventing any offense from Pounds, at least for the moment.
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Pounds postures up in Petrycki's guard and throws a big left but Petrycki blocks it.
Petrycki trying to control the position.
Petrycki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrycki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Petrycki.
Pounds trying to control but Petrycki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pounds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pounds feints and then cracks Petrycki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrycki down.
Pounds throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Petrycki. #T2#
Pounds misses the shot to the body.
Pounds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrycki is fending him off so far but Pounds persists. Nope, Petrycki circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrycki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pounds on the side of the head.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Pounds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pounds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Petrycki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Pounds misses the target.
Petrycki cracks Pounds with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrycki. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrycki throws a head kick that half lands.
Petrycki cracks Pounds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pounds thumps Petrycki with a low kick.
Petrycki connects with a body shot.
Petrycki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
Pounds misses with a two punch combination.
Pounds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrycki counters with a straight right hand.
Pounds misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Petrycki.
Petrycki throws a body shot but no joy.
Pounds throws a leg kick which misses Petrycki's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrycki tries to avoid it.
Bogdan Petrycki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pounds moves out of range as Petrycki throws a body kick.
Pounds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petrycki back to the cage. Pounds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Petrycki throws a series of punches but Pounds avoids them all with ease.
Petrycki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pounds manages to avoid it.
Petrycki checks a low kick from Pounds.
Pounds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tanner Pounds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Pounds.
Pounds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrycki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrycki! But no joy.#T4#
Pounds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrycki finds it's way round the side to connect with Pounds's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrycki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrycki checks a low kick from Pounds.
Pounds throws a right hand that misses
and Pounds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrycki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pounds throws out the jab.
Pounds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Pounds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pounds shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrycki sprawls well. He's pushed Pounds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrycki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrycki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrycki connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrycki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pounds ducks under a wild hook from Petrycki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrycki. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Petrycki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Pounds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrycki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pounds tries a low kick but Petrycki avoids it.
Pounds misses with a leg kick
and Petrycki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petrycki checks a leg kick.
Petrycki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Petrycki tries to clinch up.
Bogdan Petrycki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pounds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrycki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Petrycki rushes Pounds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pounds gets through Petrycki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pounds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrycki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pounds trying to control the position but instead, Petrycki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pounds into the cage.
Pounds leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrycki lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Petrycki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pounds stalls.
Petrycki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pounds's elbow.
Pounds misses with a punch to the body.
Petrycki misses with a punch on the inside.
Pounds tries to work over Petrycki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pounds tries to work over Petrycki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrycki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pounds taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pounds lands a body punch.
Petrycki missing with knees to the body.
Pounds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrycki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pounds backwards.
Pounds blocks a body shot from Petrycki.
Petrycki tries to throw a body punch but Pounds avoids it by throwing Petrycki back against the cage.
Pounds is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Petrycki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pounds takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pounds lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Petrycki misses.
Pounds wants to slow Petrycki down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrycki scores with a head kick. Pounds tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrycki misses with a two punch combination.
Pounds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Petrycki has closed the distance and engaged Pounds in a clinch.
Pounds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petrycki up against the cage.
Pounds blocks a body shot from Petrycki.
Come on Pounds - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Petrycki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrycki blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Pounds manages to break the clinch.
Pounds thows a leg kick but Petrycki checks it
enabling Petrycki to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrycki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrycki defending well as Pounds loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Pounds.
Pounds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrycki was well out of range. Poor timing from Pounds.
Sloppy strikes from Petrycki. Those never looked like landing.
Pounds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrycki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Petrycki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pounds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrycki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Pounds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Petrycki throws a series of punches but Pounds moves out of range. #T4#
Petrycki lands a slapping body shot.
Pounds looks to land a combination but Petrycki avoids it well.
Petrycki misses with a wild body shot.
Petrycki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrycki.
Pounds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrycki counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrycki misses with a head kick.
Petrycki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pounds tries to counter with a takedown but Petrycki is quick to defend against it.
Pounds throws a hook but Petrycki avoids it easily.
Petrycki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrycki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pounds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrycki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Petrycki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Petrycki lands a head kick!
Pounds misses with a leg kick
and Petrycki counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Petrycki closes the distance and pushes Pounds back into the cage.
Petrycki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Petrycki misses with an elbow strike.
Pounds tries to work over Petrycki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pounds wants to stall.
Pounds struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrycki controls his hands.
Pounds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrycki backwards.
Petrycki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrycki working Pounds over with knees to the body.
Pounds jumps guard but Petrycki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Petrycki digs a good body shot into Pounds's ribs.
Pounds throws a leg kick
and Petrycki counters with an outside leg kick.
Petrycki wants to clinch.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Pounds has closed the distance and engaged Petrycki in a clinch.
Petrycki struggles to land a body shot inside as Pounds controls his hands.
Petrycki prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Pounds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrycki lands with a right to the head.
Petrycki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrycki working aggressively here.
Pounds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrycki's elbow.
A short right from Petrycki on the inside. #T2#
Petrycki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pounds's elbow.
Pounds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrycki is defending well for now.
Pounds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrycki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrycki.
Pounds feinted with a counter takedown.
Pounds throws a leg kick
and Petrycki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pounds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrycki lands with a hook. Pounds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tanner Pounds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrycki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pounds throws out the jab.
Petrycki misses with a hook.
Petrycki throws a sloppy head kick and Pounds moves out of range easily.
Pounds just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds throws an off balance right hand
and Petrycki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrycki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pounds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petrycki checks it well.
Petrycki slips under a jab from Pounds.#T3#
Pounds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrycki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pounds is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Petrycki staying out of range there.
Pounds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrycki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pounds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrycki tries to avoid it but Pounds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrycki to the ground. Petrycki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrycki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pounds misses with an uppercut
and Petrycki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pounds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrycki throws a sloppy head kick and Pounds moves out of range easily.
Petrycki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrycki throws a counter combo.
Pounds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pounds shoots and misses
and Pounds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrycki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pounds misses with a right hand
and Pounds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrycki slips under a jab.
Pounds connects with a right hand. Petrycki shakes it off.#CL2#
Petrycki clinches up with Pounds and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Petrycki breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Pounds misses
and Petrycki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrycki tries to clinch but Pounds is having none of it. #CL2#
Petrycki gets a clinch.
Petrycki lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Petrycki.
A nice left hand lands by Petrycki.
Pounds misses with some punches.
Petrycki lands with a light punch inside.
Pounds is looking for a takedown.
Petrycki is working Pounds over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrycki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Petrycki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrycki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Petrycki!
A very excited looking Bogdan Petrycki 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:
Havoc 01
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Pounds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pedan tries a low kick but Pounds avoids it.
Pounds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pedan misses the jab.
Pounds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pounds. Pedan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Pedan blocks the low kick.
Pedan cracks Pounds with an open hand slap.
Pedan swinging wildly here.
Pedan looks to score with a jab to the body but Pounds is just out of range.
Pounds throws a lazy right hand but Pedan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pounds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pounds misses with a hook. Pedan ducked under it nicely.
Pounds misses with a double jab.
Pedan tries to bum rush Pounds with a series of wild strikes but Pounds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Pedan coming out on top.
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!
Pedan doesn't manage to clinch there - Pounds circles away.
Pedan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pedan.
Pounds lands with a shot to the body. #T1##TD2#
Pounds closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pedan did well to prevent Pounds getting side control.
Pounds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pedan's head.
Pedan tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.
Well, if Pounds 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.
Pedan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pounds.
Pedan manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pounds is controlling him.
Pounds trying to control but Pedan is working from the bottom.
Pedan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Pedan looking to control.
Pedan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Pedan keeps moving.
Pedan can't keep his opponent in guard - Pounds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pedan wants to get back to full guard.
Pedan is looking to control Pounds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pedan avoid being mounted?
Pedan is trying to stand up here but Pounds is controlling him well.
Pounds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pedan trying to control but Pounds postures up.
Pedan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pedan.#T3#
Pounds prevents Pedan from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pounds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pounds scoring with punches and elbows.
Pounds wants to control but Pedan is keeping him busy.
Pounds in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pedan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pounds tries to score with some ground and pound. Pedan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pounds in side control, throwing shots but Pedan defends.
Pedan trying to remain calm as Pounds controls from the top position.#ES#
Pedan throws Pounds to one side and escapes!
Pounds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pounds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pedan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Pounds misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pedan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedan connects with a solid leg kick.
Pounds moves out of range of the strikes.
Pounds cracks Pedan with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Pedan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pounds content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pedan lands with a short shot to the head.
Pounds wants to take the fight to the mat but Pedan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pounds is trying to maintain a safe position but Pedan gets an underhook and turns Pounds into the cage.
Pedan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Pedan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pedan misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Pedan closes the distance and clinches.
Pedan prevents a takedown attempt there.
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 Alexander Pedan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Pedan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pedan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pedan scores with a jab.
Pedan throws a head kick that misses.
Pounds throws a low kick but Pedan avoids it.
Pedan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pedan ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
Pounds throws a hook but Pedan blocks it.
Pedan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pounds moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Pounds does no damage.
Pounds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pedan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pounds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pedan connects with a crisp jab.
Pounds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedan manages to avoid it.
Pounds slips under a jab.
Pounds throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1##KD#
Pedan lands a big shot that drops Pounds! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Pounds is rocked!#SU#
Pedan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pounds is still on wobbly legs! Can Pedan finish him?
Pedan cracks Pounds with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Pounds falls to his knees and Pedan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pedan!
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Event:
UPF 51: Unnamed
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Pounds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Popper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Pounds's belly button to the back.
Popper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Popper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pounds at a distance.
Pounds tried to score with a low kick but Popper checks it.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounds misses with the combination.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popper misses with a two punch combination.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pounds thumps Popper with a low kick.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Popper as Pounds shoots in.
Pounds throws a low kick but Popper avoids it.
Popper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pounds on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pounds.
Pounds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Popper misses.
Popper checks a leg kick.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Popper checks it. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pounds.
Pounds throws a low kick but Popper moves out of range easily.
Popper just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds with the counter takedown but Popper avoids it easily.
Pounds misses with a leg kick
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popper lands a head shot.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pounds on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Popper - just one landing.
Popper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popper.
Popper misses with a looping right.
Pounds ducks right into an uppercut from Popper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pounds blocks a jab.
Pounds shoots in but Popper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Pounds.
Popper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Popper takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper lands a right hook to the body.
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Pounds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pounds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pounds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pounds on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Pounds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Popper throws Pounds to one side and escapes!
Popper throws a big shot that misses.
Pounds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Popper defends it well.
Popper lands a nice looking body shot.
Pounds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Pounds misses.
Popper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pounds.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Popper. Beautiful body shot.
Pounds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Pounds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Popper misses.
Popper blocks a jab.
Popper takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Popper lands with a shot to the body.
Pounds lands an overhand right.
Pounds shoots in but Popper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Popper.
Pounds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pounds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Popper moved away.
Popper misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pounds momentarily.
Popper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Popper misses.
Pounds throws a lazy right hand but Popper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Pounds misses.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Pounds's head but Pounds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper scores with a shot to the body.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pounds was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
Pounds misses the shot to the body.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Pounds moves away and avoids it.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Pounds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popper looks to land a combination. Pounds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that round.
That's time! Popper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Popper checks a leg kick.
Pounds needs to keep his hands up - Popper had a free shot at his head there.
Popper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pounds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Popper to score with a decent uppercut.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Popper checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Popper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Pounds moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Pounds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Popper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Popper jabs Pounds right on the nose. Pounds blinks but takes it well.
Popper lands a really nice looking cross but Pounds seems unphased.
Pounds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pounds moves away.
Pounds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Popper throws a shot to the body.
Pounds takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
Popper misses with a body shot.
Popper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pounds throws a leg kick but Popper moved away.
Popper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pounds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Popper catches Pounds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Popper connects with a right hand. Pounds shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab. #T2#
Pounds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popper as he jumps to the side.
Popper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Pounds throws a leg kick
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pounds scoring well with a low kick there.
Popper lands a nice shot that snaps Pounds's head back.
Popper sizes up Pounds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pounds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Pounds is out of range.
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Pounds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pounds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popper's head.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pounds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses.
Pounds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pounds working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pounds throws a big elbow that misses.
Popper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Popper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pounds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Popper wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popper is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Popper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pounds defends well.
Pounds wants to pass the guard but Popper is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pounds misses with a low kick.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Popper blocks the leg kick.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pounds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that second round.
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.
#R3#
Popper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Pounds counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Popper!
Pounds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Pounds tries for a kimura but Popper is defending well.
Popper takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Popper is looking for a sweep.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pounds can do to turn this around?
Pounds grinds an elbow into Popper's temple.
Popper is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pounds trying to control the position but Popper is working away. #T1#
Popper is looking for a sweep.
Pounds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pounds working away.
Pounds throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Popper is not content to let Pounds control the position.
Pounds cracks Popper with a big right hand but Popper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pounds in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pounds working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pounds tries to score with some ground and pound. Popper controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Pounds scoring with punches and elbows.
Popper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Popper is trying to maintain the position but Pounds is very close to passing his half guard.
Pounds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pounds prevents Popper from improving his position.
Pounds content to control rather than advance.
Popper trying to hold on to Pounds's head to control him but Pounds postures up.
#T3#
Pounds wants to control but Popper is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popper jabs at Pounds's body.
Popper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pounds.
Pounds avoids the body shot from Popper.
Pounds misses with a hook.
Pounds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Popper misses.
Pounds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Pounds slips a straight right by Popper.
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popper. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Popper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pounds throws out the jab.
Pounds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pounds shoots in and drives through. Popper sprawls well.
Popper digs a good hook to Pounds's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pounds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Popper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Popper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pounds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pounds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Pounds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Popper defending well as Pounds loads up on a big left hand.
Popper lands with a nice combination. Pounds backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tanner Pounds just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Popper throws a shot to the body.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popper.
Pounds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Pounds.
Popper slips under a jab.
Popper throws a jab when Pounds was well out of range.
Popper cracks a nice hook into Pounds's ribs.
Pounds lands with a straight right. Popper didn't see that one coming.
Popper swings for the body but Pounds moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pounds staying out of range there.
A big right from Pounds misses.
Popper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pounds with a hook.#T1#
Pounds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pounds with the counter takedown but Popper avoids it easily.
Popper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Popper sizes up Pounds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Pounds.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Pounds manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Popper.
An attempted straight right counter from Popper misses the target.
Popper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pounds doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Pounds's head but Pounds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper moves out of range of the leg kick from Pounds.
Pounds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Popper misses with a hook.#T2#
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Pounds blocks a jab.
Pounds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Popper misses with a straight right.
Pounds jabs Popper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Popper as he avoids it easily.
Pounds looks to throw the jab but Popper is out of range.
Popper swings for the body but Pounds moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Popper - just one landing.
Pounds looks for a takedown but Popper sprawls well.
Popper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pounds is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Popper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pounds.
Bung Popper is winning the standup battle so far.
Pounds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Pounds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Popper is able to avoid easily.
Popper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pounds walks into a left hand.
Popper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pounds darts in looking for a takedown but Popper gets double underhooks and turns Pounds into the cage.
Popper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Pounds.
Pounds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popper.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
Pounds slips under a jab.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Pounds's belly button to the back.
Popper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pounds manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Pounds.
Pounds with the counter takedown but Popper avoids it easily.
Popper jabs at Pounds's body.
Popper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pounds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popper circles away.
Pounds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Popper cracks a nice hook into Pounds's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounds throws a shot from downtown. Popper moves away and avoids it.
Pounds takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popper throws a hook but Pounds avoids it easily.
Pounds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Pounds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Popper doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from Pounds tenderised Popper's leg. Popper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popper. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Popper misses.
And Pounds tries to counter it with a takedown but Popper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Popper misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Pounds counters with a shoot takedown. Popper fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper had his way with Tanner Pounds in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pounds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popper throws a looping overhand right but Pounds ducks down to avoid it.
Popper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Popper tries to sprawl but Pounds drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pounds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Popper controlling the position for now.
Pounds stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds wants to control but Popper is keeping him busy.
Tanner Pounds has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Pounds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Popper blocking the ground and pound.
Popper is in a horrible position here. Pounds smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pounds controlling the position easily from mount.
Pounds is landing with some decent strikes but Popper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pounds with the ground and pound from mount.
Tanner Pounds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Popper is bucking up trying to escape but Pounds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pounds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Pounds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Popper is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Pounds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Pounds is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pounds extends the arm and Popper is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds is the new featherweight champion!
Tanner Pounds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bung Popper had this to say: 'I wish I had won but the loss will only make me work harder and I also like to say hello to the fans here and I hope the fight was exciting to watch!'.
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