PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Doestevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doestevsky comes to the cage accompanied by New Divide. Pounder has chosen People in Planes-Last Man Standing as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Doestevsky
vs
Pounder

192 cm
35
204 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

186 cm
37
222 lbs
29 - 19 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Doestevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder doesn't manage to clinch there - Doestevsky circles away.
Pounder misses with a body shot.
Pounder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doestevsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Pounder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Doestevsky's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Pounder drops back looking for a leg! Doestevsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doestevsky manages to kick Pounder off! Pounder jumps back into Doestevsky's guard.
Pounder won't allow Doestevsky to get back to his feet.
Doestevsky 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.

Pounder 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pounder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pounder 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.

Doestevsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pounder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samuel Doestevsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doestevsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Doestevsky throws a wild body kick that Pounder sees coming a mile off.
Pounder slips a jab and a cross from Doestevsky.

Pounder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pounder looking to pass the guard.

Pounder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doestevsky dives on top into guard.

Pounder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doestevsky wants to control from the top but Pounder keeps moving.

Pounder pushes Doestevsky off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Doestevsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pounder counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Pounder instigates a clinch.

Pounder breaks from the clinch.
Pounder tries to clinch up but Doestevsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Pounder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doestevsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pounder somewhat.
Doestevsky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Doestevsky moves into the clinch.
Pounder taking a breather.
Pounder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Doestevsky up against the cage.
Doestevsky is trying to force a seperation but Pounder has the dominant position.
Doestevsky has had enough of the clinch but Pounder keeps him there for the moment.

Pounder gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doestevsky is keeping the position for now.
Pounder trying to move into half guard but instead Doestevsky has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doestevsky wants to control from the top but Pounder keeps moving.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pounder has his foot on Doestevsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doestevsky works his way back into a safe position though.
Doestevsky prevents Pounder from getting back to his feet.
Doestevsky wants to control from the top but Pounder keeps moving.
Doestevsky throwing strikes but missing.
Pounder is pulling down on Doestevsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Doestevsky, at least for the moment.
Doestevsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pounder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doestevsky stopping the sweep attempt from Pounder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doestevsky wants to control from the top but Pounder keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Samuel Doestevsky just wasn't active enough.
Pounder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doestevsky misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Doestevsky.
Doestevsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doestevsky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pounder slips a jab and a cross from Doestevsky.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pounder misses with a double jab.
Doestevsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pounder.
Doestevsky throws a right and a left that Pounder avoids nicely.
Doestevsky misses with a double jab
and Pounder counters with a series of strikes. Doestevsky will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Pounder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Doestevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pounder paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pounder gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Pounder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Doestevsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pounder.
Samuel Doestevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doestevsky wants to clinch.

Pounder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Doestevsky working a defensive guard here.

Doestevsky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pounder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Doestevsky tries to sprawl but Pounder drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doestevsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pounder is working away from the top position though.
Pounder prevents Doestevsky from standing back up.

Pounder is working for a kimura but Doestevsky is defending it quite comfortably.

Pounder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Pounder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doestevsky defends it well.
Doestevsky wants to control but Pounder is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pounder is looking for a kimura but Doestevsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pounder to get the leverage.

Pounder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jim Pounder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doestevsky is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Pounder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doestevsky defends it well.
Doestevsky is looking for a sweep. Pounder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doestevsky is trying to maintain the position but Pounder is very close to passing his half guard.

Pounder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doestevsky sees it coming and defends easily.

Pounder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doestevsky is just riding it out for now. Pounder eventually gives up the hold.

Pounder seems to be working for a kimura but Doestevsky defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pounder wants to work for an arm triangle but Doestevsky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Pounder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doestevsky sees it coming and defends easily.
Pounder stops Doestevsky from getting back to his feet.
Doestevsky controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Doestevsky is trying to stand up here but Pounder is controlling him well.

Pounder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doestevsky has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pounder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Doestevsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Pounder.
Doestevsky is trying to control but can't.

Pounder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doestevsky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pounder.

Pounder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doestevsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doestevsky.
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.
That's time! Doestevsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pounder tries for a takedown but Doestevsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Doestevsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pounder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pounder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doestevsky.
Doestevsky lands with a right hand.
Pounder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pounder is looking to clinch.
Samuel Doestevsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Doestevsky gets caught flat footed, as Pounder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Pounder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doestevsky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doestevsky has escaped and now he's on top!

Pounder working for a triangle but Doestevsky defends it easily.
Pounder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Doestevsky gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pounder.
Doestevsky misses with the combination.
Doestevsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pounder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Doestevsky misses.
Doestevsky throws a low kick but Pounder avoids it.
Pounder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doestevsky counters with a left and a right that stings Pounder.
Doestevsky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doestevsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jim Pounder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doestevsky takes one on the button.

Doestevsky is rocked!

Pounder forces Doestevsky back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Doestevsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doestevsky tries to land a knee to the head but Pounder blocks with his arms.

Pounder has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Doestevsky is trying to keep an underhook but Pounder manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pounder wants to work for an arm triangle but Doestevsky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Pounder seems to be looking for submissions.

Pounder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doestevsky defends it well.

Pounder is working for a submission of some sort.

Pounder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pounder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doestevsky sees it coming and defends easily.
Doestevsky seems to have got his legs back now.
Doestevsky trying to hold on to Pounder's head to control him but Pounder postures up.
Doestevsky moves into full guard.

Pounder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doestevsky dives on top into guard.
Doestevsky trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Pounder is trying to keep Doestevsky in close.
Doestevsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doestevsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Pounder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doestevsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pounder is looking for a triangle but Doestevsky pushes his legs off easily.
Samuel Doestevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doestevsky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pounder's guard.
Doestevsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounder is keeping the position for now.
Doestevsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Pounder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doestevsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pounder keeping full guard, as Doestevsky tries to pass.
Doestevsky is working hard here to advance position.
Pounder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doestevsky is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pounder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doestevsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pounder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doestevsky manages to get himself to full guard.

Pounder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doestevsky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doestevsky has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doestevsky working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pounder is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pounder tries to pull guard but Doestevsky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Pounder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pounder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Pounder!
A relieved looking Jim Pounder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.