PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Andronicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andronicus comes to the cage accompanied by March of the Roman Army. Titus Andronicus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andronicus
vs
Pouncey

186 cm
20
245 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

195 cm
30
255 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Titus Andronicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouncey misses the jab.
Pouncey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andronicus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pouncey tries to bum rush Andronicus with a series of wild strikes but Andronicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pouncey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pouncey moves out of range of the leg kick from Andronicus.
Andronicus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pouncey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andronicus throws a jab but it's blocked by Pouncey.
Pouncey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Titus Andronicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andronicus misses with an uppercut. Pouncey saw that one coming.
Andronicus misses with a jab to the body
and Pouncey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pouncey thuds his right hand into Andronicus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pouncey avoids a punch combination nicely.

Pouncey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andronicus's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouncey working Andronicus over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus wants to get back to full guard.
Andronicus is refusing to be controlled, as Pouncey sits in half guard.
Andronicus is holding on to half guard well.
Andronicus is trying to get back to full guard.
Andronicus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pouncey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pouncey stops Andronicus from getting back to his feet.
Pouncey is looking to advance position but Andronicus won't allow it.
Pouncey wants to control but Andronicus is keeping him busy.
Pouncey wants to free his trapped foot but Andronicus is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two 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.
Andronicus wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Pouncey gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Andronicus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andronicus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andronicus misses the shot to the body.
Andronicus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andronicus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Pouncey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pouncey scores with a jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Andronicus enables Pouncey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andronicus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Pouncey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pouncey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andronicus is looking to stand up but Pouncey isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey postures up.
Andronicus controlling the position.
Pouncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Andronicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andronicus 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.
Pouncey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pouncey won't allow Andronicus to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andronicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pouncey.
Pouncey feints the counter takedown.
Pouncey connects with a looping right hand.
Titus Andronicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouncey misses with a hook. Andronicus ducked under it nicely.
Andronicus misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andronicus throws out the jab.
Andronicus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andronicus throws a looping overhand right but Pouncey ducks down to avoid it.
Andronicus cracks Pouncey with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Kelvin Pouncey has been cut.
Andronicus misses with a straight right.
Pouncey moves out of range of the strikes.
Pouncey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andronicus misses with a looping right.
Andronicus connects with a crisp jab.
Andronicus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andronicus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pouncey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Pouncey rushes Andronicus and presses him up against the cage.

Andronicus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andronicus throws a nice looking combination but Pouncey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Pouncey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Pouncey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Good work by Andronicus as he checks the leg kick.
Andronicus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pouncey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andronicus.
Pouncey slips a jab and a cross from Andronicus.
Andronicus lands with an overhand left.
Andronicus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Titus Andronicus is winning the standup battle so far.
Pouncey checks a leg kick nicely.
Pouncey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andronicus scores with a punch to the head.
Andronicus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pouncey.
Andronicus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Pouncey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andronicus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pouncey.
Andronicus misses with an uppercut
and Pouncey counters with a left and a right that stings Andronicus.
Andronicus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pouncey throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pouncey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pouncey throws a body shot but no joy.
Pouncey stuns Andronicus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Andronicus. That snapped Pouncey's head back.
Andronicus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andronicus misses with an uppercut. Pouncey saw that one coming.
Pouncey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pouncey cracks Andronicus with an open hand slap.
Pouncey moves away from the strike by Andronicus.
Pouncey throws a right hand that Andronicus ducks under and follows up with a left that Andronicus also avoids with ease.
Andronicus swinging wildly here.
Andronicus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Andronicus looks to land a left hand but Pouncey moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey slips under a jab.
Andronicus missing with a left hand there. Pouncey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Pouncey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andronicus throws a right and a left that Pouncey avoids nicely.
And Pouncey tries to counter it with a takedown but Andronicus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pouncey swings for the body but Andronicus moves out of range.
Titus Andronicus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouncey connects with a solid leg kick.
Andronicus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pouncey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pouncey throws a leg kick but Andronicus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andronicus swings for the body but Pouncey moves out of range.
Andronicus lands a glancing blow to the side of Pouncey's head.
Andronicus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pouncey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andronicus defends it well.
Pouncey slips a straight right by Andronicus.
Andronicus tries to bum rush Pouncey with a series of wild strikes but Pouncey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pouncey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andronicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Pouncey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andronicus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pouncey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus avoids the body shot from Pouncey.
Andronicus misses with a lunging right hand
and Pouncey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andronicus throws a hook but Pouncey avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pouncey.
Pouncey avoids the body shot from Andronicus.
Andronicus throws a right hand that Pouncey ducks under and follows up with a left that Pouncey also avoids with ease.
Pouncey throws a body punch but Andronicus moves out of range.
Andronicus throws a hook but Pouncey avoids it easily.
Pouncey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pouncey swings for the body but Andronicus moves out of range.
Andronicus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pouncey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andronicus misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Pouncey. Beautiful body shot.
Andronicus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pouncey.
A punch combination from Pouncey misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pouncey has a takedown stuffed.
Andronicus throws a nice looking combination but Pouncey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andronicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pouncey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andronicus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pouncey staying out of range there.
Andronicus misses with a hook. Pouncey ducked under it nicely.
Pouncey tries a head kick but it misses.
Andronicus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andronicus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andronicus throws a series of punches but Pouncey moves out of range.
Andronicus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andronicus misses with a hook.
Pouncey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Andronicus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Pouncey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Andronicus throws a combination that misses
and Pouncey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andronicus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andronicus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pouncey.
Pouncey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andronicus drops his hands momentarily and Pouncey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andronicus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andronicus moves out of range of the strikes.
Andronicus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pouncey momentarily.
Andronicus throws a nice looking combination but Pouncey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pouncey throws a right and a left that Andronicus avoids nicely.
Andronicus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pouncey lands a slapping body shot.
Andronicus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andronicus looks to land a right hand but Pouncey moved out of range.
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!
Pouncey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pouncey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andronicus pinned against the cage. Andronicus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus scores with the left hand. Pouncey knows he should have avoided that one.
Andronicus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andronicus loads up on a big right hand but Pouncey slips the punch.

Pouncey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andronicus, pushing him back against the cage.

Andronicus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pouncey throws a series of strikes that have Andronicus backpedaling.
Andronicus slips a jab from Pouncey.

Pouncey has closed the distance and engaged Andronicus in a clinch.

Pouncey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pouncey wants to control from the top but Andronicus keeps moving.
Andronicus wants to stand up but Pouncey is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey connects with a couple of short punches.
Pouncey wants to pass the guard but Andronicus is keeping the position.
Pouncey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pouncey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pouncey prevents Andronicus from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andronicus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pouncey.
Pouncey scoring well with a low kick there.
Pouncey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Andronicus does no damage.
Pouncey misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Andronicus does no damage.
Pouncey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pouncey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andronicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Pouncey is just out of range.
Andronicus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pouncey.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pouncey.
Pouncey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andronicus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andronicus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pouncey on the side of the head.
Pouncey is still on wobbly legs! Can Andronicus finish him?
Andronicus misses with a combination

and Pouncey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pouncey seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pouncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Andronicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouncey scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pouncey trying to control but Andronicus is working from the bottom.
Pouncey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andronicus keeping full guard, as Pouncey tries to pass.
Andronicus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andronicus is looking to stand up but Pouncey isn't so interested in that idea.
Pouncey wants to pass the guard but Andronicus is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Andronicus wants to stand but Pouncey is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andronicus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pouncey.
Pouncey tries a quick counter leg kick but Andronicus is wise to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Pouncey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pouncey 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Pouncey!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kelvin Pouncey thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).