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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungradidoa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pouncey, pushing him back against the cage.
Bungradidoa is trying to drag Pouncey to the mat but Pouncey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bungradidoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa closes the distance and clinches.
Pouncey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pouncey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pouncey tries to avoid it but Bungradidoa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pouncey to the ground. Pouncey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pouncey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bungradidoa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pouncey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bungradidoa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pouncey counters with a one-two to the body.
Kelvin Pouncey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
Pouncey slaps away a takedown attempt from Bungradidoa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bungradidoa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pouncey is looking to regain half guard here but Bungradidoa keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bungradidoa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pouncey is avoiding damage well.
Bungradidoa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bungradidoa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bungradidoa trying to control the position but Pouncey is working away.
Pouncey is looking for a sweep.
Pouncey gets back to half guard.
Bungradidoa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pouncey trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa stalling.
Bungradidoa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pouncey is trying to get back to full guard.
Bungradidoa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pouncey wants to improve his position but Bungradidoa is controlling well.
Bungradidoa trying to control from half guard but Pouncey is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pouncey misses with a right hand
and Bungradidoa counters with a series of strikes. Pouncey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pouncey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bungradidoa.
Pouncey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bungradidoa dives in for a single leg takedown but Pouncey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pouncey throwing a counter right hand but Bungradidoa manages to avoid it.
Pouncey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bungradidoa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pouncey wants to control but Bungradidoa is keeping busy.
Pouncey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bungradidoa is looking for a kimura but Pouncey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bungradidoa to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is looking to take a break and control but Pouncey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Bungradidoa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pouncey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pouncey moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bungradidoa trying to control but Pouncey is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mophaf Bungradidoa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pouncey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bungradidoa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pouncey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bungradidoa checks the leg kick.
Pouncey takes a swing at Bungradidoa's ribcage but misses.
Bungradidoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bungradidoa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pouncey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pouncey.
Bungradidoa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouncey is looking to stand up but Bungradidoa isn't so interested in that idea.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Pouncey keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouncey, not yet.
Pouncey can't keep his opponent in guard - Bungradidoa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bungradidoa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bungradidoa trying to control the action but Pouncey is working from the bottom.
Bungradidoa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bungradidoa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouncey wants to control but Bungradidoa is keeping busy.
Bungradidoa is trying to control. Pouncey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pouncey takes a swing at Bungradidoa's ribcage but misses.
Bungradidoa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pouncey is fending him off so far but Bungradidoa persists. Nope, Pouncey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Pouncey is having none of it.
Bungradidoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pouncey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pouncey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pouncey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelvin Pouncey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouncey takes a swing at Bungradidoa's ribcage but misses.
Pouncey scores with a decent looking hook.
Pouncey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bungradidoa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pouncey takes a swing at Bungradidoa's ribcage but misses.
Pouncey shoots in looking for a takedown. Bungradidoa tries to sprawl out of it but Pouncey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bungradidoa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa moves out of range of the leg kick from Pouncey.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch.
Bungradidoa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pouncey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bungradidoa stops Pouncey from standing up.
Pouncey keeping moving, preventing Bungradidoa from controlling successfully.
Bungradidoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pouncey, up you get!
Kelvin Pouncey is winning the standup battle so far.
Pouncey fails to land with a series of punches.
Pouncey fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Pouncey as Bungradidoa shoots in.
Pouncey tries to bum rush Bungradidoa with a series of wild strikes but Bungradidoa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Bungradidoa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pouncey stuffs the takedown attempt from Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelvin Pouncey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
A nice combination there by Bungradidoa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouncey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch up but Pouncey keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kelvin Pouncey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bungradidoa checks a leg kick.
Pouncey misses with a few strikes there.
Pouncey misses with a low kick.
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bungradidoa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pouncey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bungradidoa off and has taken his back!
Mophaf Bungradidoa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pouncey punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet.
Pouncey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pouncey looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pouncey's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is having to fend off submission attempts from Pouncey, who is looking to sink in the choke. Pouncey doesn't have the hooks in though and Bungradidoa manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Pouncey working a defensive guard here.
Bungradidoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pouncey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bungradidoa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouncey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bungradidoa is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bungradidoa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pouncey is trying to keep Bungradidoa in close.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Pouncey keeps moving.
Bungradidoa scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouncey has his hands on Bungradidoa's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey being controlled here, momentarily.
Bungradidoa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pouncey blocks the body kick.
Pouncey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pouncey throws a leg kick
and Bungradidoa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bungradidoa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Bungradidoa with that takedown attempt.
Pouncey tries to counter with a takedown but Bungradidoa is quick to defend against it.
Bungradidoa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa dodges the punch combination from Pouncey.
A combination from Bungradidoa does no damage.
Bungradidoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Pouncey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pouncey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bungradidoa fails with the takedown.
Pouncey tries to counter with a takedown but Bungradidoa is quick to defend against it.
Kelvin Pouncey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouncey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouncey keeps the fight on the outside.
Bungradidoa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pouncey is fending him off so far but Bungradidoa persists. Nope, Pouncey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bungradidoa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kelvin Pouncey.
I think Pouncey 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kelvin Pouncey!
Kelvin Pouncey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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