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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul von Konkelberries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul von Konkelberries will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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230 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ground Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul von Konkelberries!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pound defending well as von Konkelberries loads up on a big left hand.
von Konkelberries misses with a few strikes there.
von Konkelberries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
von Konkelberries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
von Konkelberries swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pound looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Ground Pound has been cut.
Pound moves out of range as von Konkelberries strikes.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
von Konkelberries misses with a few strikes there.
von Konkelberries fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from von Konkelberries.
von Konkelberries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pound.
von Konkelberries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pound.
Pound dodges the punch combination from von Konkelberries.
von Konkelberries throws a lazy right hand but Pound sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
von Konkelberries throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
von Konkelberries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pound sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pound fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
von Konkelberries cracks Pound with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
von Konkelberries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from von Konkelberries misses.
von Konkelberries misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
von Konkelberries throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pound thows a body shot but no joy.
Pound keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from von Konkelberries.
Paul von Konkelberries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pound misses with a wild body shot.
von Konkelberries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pound.
von Konkelberries throws a nice looking combination but Pound bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pound slips a jab and a cross from von Konkelberries.
von Konkelberries lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Konkelberries throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pound misses the shot to the body.
Pound darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pound perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
von Konkelberries is not content to let Pound control the position.
Pound stops von Konkelberries from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound wants to lay and pray for a moment but von Konkelberries keeps working.
von Konkelberries wants to get back to full guard.
Pound trying to control the action but von Konkelberries is working from the bottom.
Pound knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for von Konkelberries on the ground.
Pound wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
von Konkelberries looks to land a combination but Pound avoids it well.
Pound dodges the punch combination from von Konkelberries.
Pound lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pound. von Konkelberries does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Pound with that takedown attempt.
von Konkelberries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
von Konkelberries looks to land a combination but Pound avoids it well.
von Konkelberries misses with a jab, cross combination.
von Konkelberries throws a series of punches but Pound avoids them all with ease.
Pound shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in von Konkelberries's guard.
Pound is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pound trying to control the position from guard on top but von Konkelberries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pound wants to stand and escape but instead von Konkelberries has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul von Konkelberries will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ground Pound's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
von Konkelberries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
von Konkelberries misses with a wild combination.
Pound finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
von Konkelberries connects with the punch.
von Konkelberries's corner calls for a 1-2. von Konkelberries obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as von Konkelberries checks a leg kick.
Pound scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
von Konkelberries lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pound fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pound tries to land a leg kick but von Konkelberries saw it coming and moves away.
von Konkelberries misses the jab.
Pound keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from von Konkelberries.
von Konkelberries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pound was well out of range. Poor timing from von Konkelberries.
Pound is looking to wear down von Konkelberries with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Konkelberries misses with a hook. Pound ducked under it nicely.
Pound looks to score with a jab to the body but von Konkelberries is just out of range.
von Konkelberries might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pound closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. von Konkelberries did well to prevent Pound getting side control.
Pound trying to control from von Konkelberries's half guard. von Konkelberries has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pound has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
von Konkelberries had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pound defends it easily.
Pound seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pound trying to control but von Konkelberries is working from the bottom.
Pound is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound trying to control the position from guard on top but von Konkelberries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Konkelberries is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pound sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pound got a little sloppy there for a moment and von Konkelberries has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pound has managed to get both his arms back between von Konkelberries's legs - danger averted.
Pound postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound wants to control from the top but von Konkelberries keeps moving.
Pound is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ground Pound just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pound fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
von Konkelberries looks to land a combination but Pound avoids it well.
No joy there for von Konkelberries, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
von Konkelberries connects with a jab.
von Konkelberries throws an overhand right that lands on Pound's shoulder, as Pound tries to avoid the shot.
von Konkelberries scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from von Konkelberries.
von Konkelberries throws a right and a left that both miss.
von Konkelberries misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
von Konkelberries is breathing heavily.
Pound throws a predictable looking body shot
and von Konkelberries counters with a three punch combo that has Pound backing up. Pound nods at von Konkelberries to acknowledge the strikes.
von Konkelberries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paul von Konkelberries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pound misses with the combination.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but von Konkelberries moves away.
von Konkelberries fails to land with a series of punches.
Pound throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pound drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pound controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul von Konkelberries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ground Pound's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
von Konkelberries dodges the punch combination from Pound.
von Konkelberries lands a jab to the nose.
von Konkelberries misses the body punch
and Pound counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps von Konkelberries thinking.
von Konkelberries misses with a hook.
von Konkelberries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pound.
Pound keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from von Konkelberries.
von Konkelberries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pound sees it coming and avoids it easily.
von Konkelberries swinging wildly here.
von Konkelberries misses with a few strikes there.
von Konkelberries looks to land a combination but Pound avoids it well.
von Konkelberries misses with a hook. Pound ducked under it nicely.
Paul von Konkelberries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Konkelberries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
von Konkelberries throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pound counters with a single leg into guard. von Konkelberries didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound stands and steps away. von Konkelberries gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
von Konkelberries misses with a series of wild punches.
Pound uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from von Konkelberries.
Paul von Konkelberries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pound closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pound lands in his opponent's guard.
Pound wants to control from the top but von Konkelberries keeps moving.
Pound throwing strikes from guard but von Konkelberries blocks nicely.
von Konkelberries throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
von Konkelberries working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pound doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pound manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pound has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pound trying to control but von Konkelberries is working from the bottom.
Ground Pound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound looking to sit in guard and control but von Konkelberries gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pound is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paul von Konkelberries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ground Pound just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pound slips a straight right by von Konkelberries.
von Konkelberries throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pound counters with a right hand to the body.
Pound misses with a telegraphed body shot
and von Konkelberries counters with a two punch combo.
von Konkelberries throws a nice looking combination but Pound bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pound defending well as von Konkelberries loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Konkelberries throws a hook to the side of Pound's head but Pound sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but von Konkelberries manages to avoid it.
Pound misses with a double jab.
Pound closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pound wants to control but von Konkelberries is keeping him busy.
Pound is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pound trying to control from half guard but von Konkelberries is working away.
von Konkelberries is trying to stand back up but Pound is controlling him
von Konkelberries makes his way to full guard, as Pound worked for a kimura.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ground Pound showed his dominance in that final round.
I think von Konkelberries 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul von Konkelberries!
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hype
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