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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 1479 p4p, 147 weight class) and Maxim Jericho (ranked 1619 p4p, 164 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tanner Pounds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Maxim Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds throws a strike but Jericho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jericho is stalling in the full guard.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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energy
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FIGHT
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