PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ground Pound II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ground Pound II has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pound II
vs
Funk

186 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ground Pound II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Funk!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pound II closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pound II lands in his opponent's guard.
Funk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funk wants to stand up but Pound II is controlling him.
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pound II thows a big elbow that misses.
Pound II postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pound II is looking to work some ground and pound but Funk has wrist control.
Funk controls Pound II momentarily but Pound II frees himself.
Pound II postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funk working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Funk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pound II trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pound II's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound II wants to control from the top but Funk keeps moving.
Funk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pound II postures up in Funk's guard and throws a big left but Funk blocks it.
Funk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pound II throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funk trying to keep a closed guard but Pound II is proving a slippery customer.
Pound II prevents Funk from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Funk.

Funk swings around for an armbar but Pound II sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Funk's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound II throwing strikes but missing.
Pound II scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pound II thows a big elbow that misses.
Pound II makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pound II postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pound II stopping the sweep attempt from Funk.
Pound II is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pound II with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound II postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Funk throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Funk trying to keep a closed guard but Pound II is proving a slippery customer.
Funk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Funk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pound II doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pound II manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pound II puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pound II is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pound II prevents Funk from improving his position.

Pound II is working for a submission of some sort.
Pound II is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pound II thows a huge punch but Funk dodges it nicely.
Pound II is thwarting Funk's attempts to control the position.
Pound II drops an elbow to the side of Funk's head.

Pound II is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funk is just riding it out for now. Pound II eventually gives up the hold.
Funk wants to improve his position but Pound II is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ground Pound II dominated that round.
That's time! Pound II's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Funk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Funk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Funk tries to pull guard but Pound II holds him up against the cage and eventually Funk drops back down to his feet.
Funk stops a takedown attempt from Pound II.
Funk tries to score a body lock takedown but Pound II shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Funk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pound II fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ground Pound II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Funk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk misses with a takedown attempt

and Pound II counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pound II.
Funk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pound II. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pound II throwing strikes from guard but Funk blocks nicely.
Pound II stopping the sweep attempt from Funk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound II lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pound II postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pound II loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funk trying to keep a closed guard but Pound II is proving a slippery customer.
Pound II 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.
Funk wants to sweep but no luck.
Pound II landing with the ground and pound.
Pound II loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pound II throwing strikes from guard but Funk blocks nicely.
Funk is trying to control the position but Pound II postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pound II fails with the takedown
and Funk counters with a one-two to the body.
Funk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Funk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground Pound II overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Funk 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.
Funk tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pound II is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Funk tries to pass to full mount but Pound II defends it.
Pound II gets back to full guard.
Pound II is looking to stand up but Funk isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Funk wants to stand but Pound II has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Funk looking to pass the guard.
Pound II is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ground Pound II dominated that second round.
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.

Funk with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pound II counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pound II.
Funk wants to stand and escape but Pound II is having none of it.

Pound II drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pound II jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pound II trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pound II is one step ahead there.
Pound II is looking to work some ground and pound but Funk has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funk pulls Pound II in close to prevent any damage.
Funk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Funk as he connects with a hook.
Pound II leaves Funk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Funk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pound II sprawls well initially but Funk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Funk 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.
Funk is looking to take a break and control but Pound II is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk tries to pass to full mount but Pound II defends it.
Funk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pound II does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Funk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pound II is not content to let Funk control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Funk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pound II is fending him off so far but Funk persists. Nope, Pound II circles away and we're back to standing.
Ground Pound II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Funk.
Some wild striking there from Funk.
Funk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Funk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pound II looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frank Funk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground Pound II is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funk 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Funk.
I think Pound II 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

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