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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Pounder's chin.
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260 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pounder swivels and escapes.
Smith looks for a takedown but Pounder sprawls well.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pounder is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Pounder circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pounder's waist but Pounder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Pounder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pounder is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pounder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pounder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pounder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pounder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pounder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pounder looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Pounder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Pounder controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pounder has passed into side control.
Pounder tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pounder tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Pounder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is keen to just control but Pounder is a slippery customer.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pounder is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Pounder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith trying to control the action but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand up but Pounder is controlling the position.
Pounder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Pounder defending well.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pounder defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pounder is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Pounder circles away and we're back to standing.
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 John Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pounder manages to avoid it.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Pounder, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Pounder against the cage but Pounder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Pounder sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pounder as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pounder but Pounder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Pounder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Pounder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pounder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Pounder, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Pounder against the cage but Pounder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Pounder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith looks for a takedown but Pounder sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Jim Pounder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith tries for a takedown but Pounder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in but Pounder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Pounder sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pounder but Pounder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Pounder sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pounder's waist but Pounder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pounder as he jumps to the side.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pounder is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Pounder circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pounder has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Pounder is trying to control but can't.
Pounder is looking to improve his position.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Pounder defends the submission attempt.
Pounder gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pounder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith wants to control from the top but Pounder keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Pounder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pounder 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Pounder!
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