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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Komaroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komaroff has chosen Here's To Us as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tanner Pounds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vasili Komaroff!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Komaroff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Komaroff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Komaroff throws a big shot that misses.
Pounds attempts a counter takedown but Komaroff avoids it well and moves away.
Komaroff just misses with a punch to the body.
Komaroff misses with a wild body shot.
Pounds misses with a looping right.
Pounds slips under a jab.
Pounds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Komaroff manages to avoid it.
Komaroff looks for the body kick but Pounds saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Pounds misses the target.
Komaroff swings for the body but Pounds moves out of range.
Pounds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff fails with a takedown attempt.
Pounds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Komaroff sprawls and moves away.
Pounds swinging wildly here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Komaroff. Pounds shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with a series of wild punches.
Komaroff looks to land a right hand but Pounds moved out of range.
Pounds blocks a jab.
A low kick from Komaroff is predictable there
so Pounds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Komaroff is pulling down on Pounds's head to control his posture.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
Komaroff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
Pounds drops back looking for a leg! Komaroff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Komaroff manages to kick Pounds off! Pounds jumps back into Komaroff's guard.
Pounds trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds stands and throws Komaroff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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Pounds tries to advance to mount but Komaroff denies him.
Komaroff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Komaroff is trying to control but can't.
Komaroff is looking to improve his position.
Komaroff trying to control from the bottom.
Komaroff gets back to full guard.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Komaroff is pulling down on Pounds's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds looking to pass the guard.
Komaroff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pounds trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Pounds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pounds postures up in Komaroff's guard and throws a big left but Komaroff blocks it.
Komaroff seems keen to control Pounds's posture.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
Pounds wants to pass the guard but Komaroff is keeping the position.
Pounds being controlled here momentarily.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pounds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Pounds staying out of range there.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pounds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Komaroff can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Komaroff.
Komaroff swings for the body but Pounds moves out of range.
Pounds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Komaroff throws a jab when Pounds was well out of range.
A jab from Komaroff misses.
Pounds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komaroff.
Pounds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pounds checks it well.
Pounds staying out of range there.
Good work by Pounds as he checks the leg kick.
Pounds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Komaroff throws a wild body kick that Pounds sees coming a mile off.
Pounds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komaroff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Komaroff is out of range.
Komaroff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Pounds misses.
A slow jab from Pounds misses its intended target.
Pounds looks to land a right hand but Komaroff moved out of range.
Komaroff moves away from the strike by Pounds.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Komaroff lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Pounds.
Komaroff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pounds defends well and Komaroff ends up having to push Pounds into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Komaroff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Komaroff.
Pounds tries to counter with a takedown but Komaroff is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pounds.
Komaroff misses with a two punch combination.
Pounds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Komaroff cracks Pounds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Komaroff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounds is looking for a sweep.
Komaroff grinds an elbow into Pounds's temple.
Pounds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Komaroff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds prevents Komaroff from moving into mount.
Pounds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pounds trying to control from the bottom.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pounds gets full guard.
Komaroff trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Pounds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pounds has control of Komaroff's left arm, preventing Komaroff from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff stopping the sweep attempt from Pounds.
Komaroff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Komaroff is looking for a sweep. Pounds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Komaroff wants to control but Pounds is keeping busy.
Pounds not doing much here.
Komaroff keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Komaroff is trying to maintain the position but Pounds is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff wants to get back to full guard.
Pounds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Komaroff defending well though.
Komaroff keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pounds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Komaroff is looking to improve his position.
Komaroff is trying to control but can't.
Pounds wants to take a breather but Komaroff is having none of it.
Komaroff is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pounds lands a nice short elbow.
Komaroff is trying is best to control the position here.
Pounds is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasili Komaroff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pounds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Komaroff.
Pounds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pounds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Komaroff throws a head kick that misses.
Komaroff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Komaroff wants it to stay on the feet.
Komaroff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pounds defends well and Komaroff ends up having to push Pounds into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Komaroff gets caught napping as Pounds dives in and scores a takedown. Komaroff manages to retain guard.
Pounds postures up and lands a big shot to Komaroff's brow.
Komaroff is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Komaroff has control of Pounds's left arm, preventing Pounds from doing any damage.
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 couple of decent looking shots.
Pounds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Komaroff has Pounds pulled in close to control his posture.
Pounds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff trying to keep a closed guard but Pounds is proving a slippery customer.
Pounds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Komaroff's head.
Komaroff managing to control the position.
Pounds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pounds trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Pounds distracts Komaroff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Pounds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
Komaroff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pounds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pounds throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pounds working some strikes from top position.
Komaroff looking for a sweep. Not yet Komaroff, not yet.
Komaroff has Pounds pulled in close to control his posture.
Pounds throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Pounds postures up in Komaroff's guard and throws a big left but Komaroff blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pounds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Komaroff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pounds landing with the ground and pound.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Komaroff content to stall in guard here.
Pounds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Komaroff stays in close to Pounds's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds 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.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Pounds keeps moving.
Pounds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Komaroff preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Komaroff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Komaroff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pounds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pounds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Komaroff.
Pounds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pounds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Komaroff - just one landing.
Komaroff misses with a double jab.
Pounds throws a body shot but no joy.
Komaroff misses with a takedown attempt - Pounds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pounds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff fails with the takedown.
Pounds misses with a body shot.
Pounds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Komaroff to the ground. Pounds is now in Komaroff's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pounds with a nice head shot there.
Komaroff looking to control.
Komaroff is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pounds throws a big right hand that misses.
Pounds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Komaroff 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 Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
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.
Komaroff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pounds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Komaroff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Komaroff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Pounds. No joy for Komaroff on that attempt.
Tanner Pounds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
A jab from Pounds misses.
Nice sprawl there from Pounds as Komaroff shoots in.
Komaroff is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A solid leg kick lands there for Komaroff.
Pounds drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pounds with a nice head shot there.
Pounds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Komaroff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Komaroff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pounds won't allow Komaroff to sweep him here.
Komaroff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Komaroff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Komaroff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pounds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pounds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Komaroff 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.
Pounds is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pounds throws a big elbow that misses.
Komaroff is pulling down on Pounds's head. It's preventing any offense from Pounds, at least for the moment.
Pounds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Komaroff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pounds is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Komaroff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pounds avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds avoids the body shot from Komaroff.
Komaroff lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds had his way with Vasili Komaroff in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Komaroff takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
Pounds moves out of range of the strikes.
Komaroff dives in and grabs Pounds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pounds pushes down on Komaroff's head and hops out.
Komaroff lands a body shot.
Pounds scores with the left hand. Komaroff knows he should have avoided that one.
Komaroff dives in for a single leg takedown but Pounds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pounds scores with a hook to the body. Komaroff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pounds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pounds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Komaroff taking a bit of punishment here - Pounds scoring with strikes.
Komaroff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komaroff trying to control from the bottom.
Pounds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pounds lands strikes from half guard.
Komaroff wants to control but Pounds is keeping busy.
Pounds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds is looking to take a break and control but Komaroff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Komaroff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pounds.
Komaroff wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Pounds.
Pounds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Komaroff's head.
Pounds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Komaroff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pounds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pounds is keen to just control but Komaroff is a slippery customer.
Vasili Komaroff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Komaroff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Komaroff wants to control but Pounds is keeping busy.
Pounds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Komaroff trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Pounds there.
Komaroff trying to control here.
Komaroff wants to improve his position but Pounds is controlling well.
Pounds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Komaroff defending well though.
Komaroff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pounds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff trying to control here.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Komaroff keeps working.
Komaroff trying to control here.
Pounds drops an elbow to the side of Komaroff's head.
Komaroff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pounds lands a nice short elbow.
Pounds prevents Komaroff from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Komaroff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner Pounds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pounds wants to pass the guard but Komaroff is keeping the position.
Komaroff is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff looking for a sweep. Not yet Komaroff, not yet.
Komaroff working a defensive guard here.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Pounds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Pounds is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds retains his featherweight title!
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