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Event:
D46 Jones v Hunt II
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Batista shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pounder is trying to defend but Batista finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Batista trying to control from Pounder's half guard. Pounder has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Pounder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pounder seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Batista trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista is stalling in the full guard.
Batista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pounder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Batista passes Pounder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Batista 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Batista working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Batista wants to control but Pounder is keeping him busy.
Batista moves into full mount! Pounder won't be happy about that!
Batista can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pounder is looking to escape.
Batista sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Pounder is looking to get to half guard.
Pounder is squirming around, avoiding Batista's attempts to control the action.
Pounder can't escape the position.
#T3#
Batista tries to control but Pounder wriggling away.
Batista controlling from the full mount.
Batista wants to control the pace but Pounder is squirming around nicely.
Pounder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Batista trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pounder is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Batista wants to control the pace but Pounder is squirming around nicely.
Pounder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pounder is squirming around, avoiding Batista's attempts to control the action.
Batista is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Batista 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.
#R2##TD#
Pounder scores with a takedown into Batista's guard.#SUB2#
Batista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pounder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Batista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounder defends it easily.
Pounder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder pushes down on Batista's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Batista actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Batista manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pounder lands a couple of elbows.
Pounder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pounder cracks Batista with a solid left hand.
Pounder trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Pounder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounder landing some decent shots from guard.
Pounder wants to stand but Batista is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Batista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pounder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pounder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Pounder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pounder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pounder trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Batista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pounder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Batista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Pounder controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Pounder there.
Still in half guard, Pounder seems content to control.
Pounder is nestled in close to Batista, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Batista taking some punishment here, with Pounder in his half guard.
Pounder wants to take a breather but Batista is having none of it.
Pounder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Batista is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Pounder wants to work for an arm triangle but Batista is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Batista wants to control but Pounder is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Batista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Batista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pounder pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Pounder winds up and cracks Batista with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pounder trying to control from half guard but Batista is working away. #SUB2#
Batista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pounder pulls his head out easily.
Batista has hold of Pounder's hands but Pounder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Batista looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pounder slips a nice elbow through Batista's hands, connecting with Batista's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pounder in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pounder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Pounder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pounder scores with a nice right hand.
Pounder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dave Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Batista looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pounder keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder wants to sweep here but Batista controlling him for the moment.
Batista trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Dave Batista has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Batista has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pounder is proving hard to escape from.
Pounder keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Batista looking to sit in guard and control but Pounder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Batista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pounder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pounder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pounder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pounder stays in close to Batista's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Batista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pounder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pounder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pounder wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pounder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pounder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Batista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounder defends it easily.#T3#
Pounder trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Pounder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pounder working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Pounder drops back looking for a leg! Batista is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batista manages to kick Pounder off! Pounder jumps back into Batista's guard.
Pounder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Batista trying to control the position.
Pounder trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Pounder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Batista is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounder is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Batista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pounder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Batista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Batista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pounder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Batista is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pounder frees his head nicely. Oh but Batista has switched to an armbar! Pounder is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dave Batista!
Dave Batista bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
D42 Jones v Hobson
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Pounder. Those never looked like landing.
Seppala scores with a jab. Pounder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seppala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pounder manages to avoid it.
Seppala ducks under a wild hook from Pounder.
Seppala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seppala lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Gerry Pounder has been cut.
Seppala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seppala scores with a decent looking hook.
Pounder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Seppala.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seppala scores with a hook to the body. Pounder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pounder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seppala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Seppala.
Nice shot lands for Seppala.#T1#
Pounder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pounder takes one on the button.
Seppala avoids the body shot from Pounder.
#CL#
Seppala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pounder, pushing him back against the cage.
Pounder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seppala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pounder backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pounder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Seppala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Seppala. #CUT#
That has opened up Gerry Pounder's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seppala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seppala gets through Pounder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seppala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pounder backwards.
Pounder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seppala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pounder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Seppala.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seppala.
Seppala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seppala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pounder misses with some punches.
A short right from Seppala on the inside.
Pounder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seppala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Onni Seppala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Pounder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seppala. #ROC#
Pounder is rocked!
Seppala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pounder is still on wobbly legs! Can Seppala finish him?
Seppala lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
The cut above Gerry Pounder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pounder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Seppala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seppala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Seppala creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pounder with a big uppercut! Pounder tries to clinch up but Seppala pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pounder to the mat! Pounder covers up and Seppala unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Onni Seppala!
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Event:
Gladiators 9
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Gardner connects with a single shot there.
Gardner scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerry Pounder has been cut.
We've been informed that Gardner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pounder misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Gardner. That snapped Pounder's head back.
Gardner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pounder.
Pounder misses with an uppercut
and Gardner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pounder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gardner cracks Pounder with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD2#
Gardner drops Pounder with a beautiful combination! Pounder stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gardner is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Pounder is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner works Pounder's body with a nice hook.
Pounder is breathing heavily.
Gardner jabs Pounder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gardner walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pounder drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gardner swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pounder's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Gardner!
Ralph Gardner is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ralph Gardner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Gladiators 7
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Pounder throws a right and a left that Belfort avoids nicely.
Pounder throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Belfort decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pounder's guard.#SUB#
Pounder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belfort can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belfort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounder is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Belfort stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Pounder throws up his legs and catches Belfort in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Belfort tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Pounder! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gerry Pounder!
Gerry Pounder is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Gerry Pounder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night 5
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Pounder throws a hook to the side of Dumbia's head but Dumbia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pounder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dumbia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pounder misses with a straight right.
Dumbia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dumbia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Pounder feints and as Dumbia raises his hands in defense, Pounder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pounder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounder lands a couple of elbows.
Pounder stands and throws Dumbia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dumbia taking a bit of punishment here - Pounder scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounder controls the position. #T1#
Pounder lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Pounder is working to tighten his grip on Dumbia's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dumbia has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pounder is really squeezing tight and eventually Dumbia passes out! Pounder breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gerry Pounder!
Gerry Pounder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 2
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Durgin falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Pounder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Durgin's guard.
Pounder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Durgin wants to sweep but no luck.
Pounder wants to control from the top but Durgin keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pounder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durgin keeping moving, preventing Pounder from controlling successfully.
Pounder sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder passes Durgin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pounder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Pounder passes to full mount!
Durgin wants to hold on but Pounder pushes him away.#SUB#
Pounder working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pounder is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Durgin is rocked!
Pounder postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Durgin bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Pounder and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Pounder!
Gerry Pounder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Bravado 20: Diggs v Ritter
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Durgin throws a right hand that Pounder ducks under and follows up with a left that Pounder also avoids with ease.
And Pounder tries to counter it with a takedown but Durgin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A right-left combo lands from Durgin. #CUT#
It looks like Gerry Pounder has been cut.
Durgin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pounder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durgin.#TD2#
Pounder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pounder trying to control the position but Durgin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pounder tries to score with some ground and pound. Durgin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pounder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Durgin's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durgin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Pounder.
Durgin is not content to let Pounder control the position.
Durgin being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Pounder working the ground and pound.
Pounder landing a few strikes.
Durgin tries to buck Pounder off but Pounder is having none of it.
Durgin is not content to let Pounder control the position. #SUB2#
Pounder is trying to get an arm triangle but Durgin is defending well.
Pounder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2##SUB2#
Pounder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durgin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Durgin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durgin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pounder easily slips into full mount!
Pounder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Durgin hang on?
Pounder lands a big shot there that rocks Durgin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pounder controlling his opponent.
Pounder scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Durgin is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Pounder.#ROC2#
Durgin is rocked!
Pounder scoring with strikes but Durgin is staying in there.
Oh Durgin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durgin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pounder lands a big shot there that rocks Durgin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Durgin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Durgin is working hard here to advance position.
Pounder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Durgin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Pounder's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Pounder!
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Event:
Bravado 15: Singh v Gonzales
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Pounder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Gerry Pounder has been cut.
Pounder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pounder there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Lempa misses.
Lempa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pounder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lempa defends it well.
Pounder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lempa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lempa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lempa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pounder was well out of range. Poor timing from Lempa.
Pounder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Lempa has knocked Pounder down with a huge combo! Lempa steps away and waves a wobbly Pounder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Pounder is rocked!
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!
Lempa throws an overhand right that drops Pounder like a sack of potatoes! Lempa dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tini Lempa!
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Event:
Bravado 10: Ritter v Wildslap
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Pounder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pounder working away.
Banister might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pounder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pounder tries to score with some ground and pound. Banister controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pounder is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Banister's shoulder. That is not cool.
Banister is looking to regain half guard here but Pounder keeps moving and retains side control.
Pounder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pounder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pounder taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banister wants to control but Pounder postures up.
Pounder just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Banister is looking to reverse the position.
Pounder tries to advance to mount but Banister denies him. #T1#
Banister looks to move to half guard but instead Pounder has passed into mount! Damn!
Banister tries to hold on but Pounder postures up.
Pounder wants to control the pace but Banister is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Pounder jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Banister manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Banister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pounder cracks Banister with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Banister is trying to get back to half guard.
Pounder tries to move to mount but Banister blocks the move with his legs.
Banister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pounder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pounder trying to control the position but Banister is working away. #SUB#
Pounder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Pounder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Pounder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pounder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banister struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pounder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pounder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banister is trying to control Pounder's posture but Pounder avoids it. #T3#
Banister tries to bench press Pounder off him but Pounder keeps the position.
Banister is trying to control Pounder's posture but Pounder avoids it. #SUB#
Pounder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banister knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banister wants to control but Pounder postures up.
Banister tries to buck Pounder off but Pounder is having none of it.
Banister is trying to work for a sweep but Pounder has mounted him!
Pounder landing punches.
Pounder avoids the attempt from Banister to control.
Pounder controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB#
Pounder has hold of Banister's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Banister manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pounder tries to control but Banister wriggling away.
Pounder scoring with strikes but Banister is staying in there.
Pounder lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Banister tries to improve his position but instead Pounder has taken his back!
Banister wants to escape the position.
Banister trying to control the hands but Pounder breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Banister's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Banister defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banister wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Pounder dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Pounder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Banister looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pounder passes into side control.
Pounder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banister keeps working.
Banister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pounder 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.
Banister is trying to control Pounder's posture but Pounder avoids it.
Pounder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banister manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banister wants to improve his position but Pounder is controlling well.
Pounder is trying to control. Banister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banister is looking for a sweep. Pounder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banister trying to get back to full guard but Pounder takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Pounder looking to secure an arm triangle but Banister defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Pounder looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Banister is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Banister that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pounder raining down shots from the mount!
Banister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banister is looking to get to half guard.
Pounder controlling his opponent.
Pounder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banister can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Pounder wants to finish this one by submission but Banister is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pounder. #T2##SUB#
Pounder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Banister has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pounder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banister is looking to escape.
Pounder in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pounder trying to control but Banister is having none of it.
Pounder dominating with strikes here.
Banister is trying to escape the mount.
Pounder landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Pounder has isolated one of Banister's arms. Banister looking to fight him off but Pounder twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerry Pounder!
The defeated Mikhailu Banister had this to say: 'Testing Hiddens'.
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Event:
Bravado 4: Gracie v Krustofski
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Weber scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Gerry Pounder has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weber.
Weber tries a head kick but it misses.
Pounder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Weber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weber moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pounder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weber is looking to clinch.
Weber throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Pounder counters with a single leg into guard. Weber didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weber wants to stand but Pounder is controlling the position.
Weber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounder controls the pace.
Weber wants to stand up but Pounder is controlling him.
Pounder should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weber is keeping the position for now.
Pounder works over Weber with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weber wants to stand and escape but Pounder is having none of it. #T1#
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weber is keeping the position for now.
Pounder won't allow Weber to get back to his feet.
Weber has momentary wrist control but Pounder slips an elbow through the middle.
Weber is looking to stand up but Pounder isn't so interested in that idea.
Pounder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pounder stops Weber from standing up. #SUB2#
Pounder drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Pounder seems to have locked his on tight now - Weber screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Pounder, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gerry Pounder!
In defeat, Dillon Weber stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Pounder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Underwood to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pounder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Underwood's guard. #REVB#
Pounder stays in close to Underwood's body and controls the position.
Underwood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pounder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder throws an elbow that misses. Underwood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pounder's guard. Nice move by Underwood!#REVR#
Pounder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pounder slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pounder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pounder is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Underwood wants to control but Pounder is keeping busy.
Pounder slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Underwood actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Pounder seems content to control.
Pounder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pounder controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Underwood dives in and scores a takedown into Pounder's guard.#T4#
Pounder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pounder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Pounder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Underwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pounder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Underwood has managed to get both his arms back between Pounder's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerry Pounder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Underwood avoids the head kick by Pounder.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pounder.#TD#
Underwood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pounder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Underwood trying to control the action but Pounder is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pounder throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Underwood could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pounder wants to control but Underwood postures up.
Pounder is looking to regain half guard here but Underwood keeps moving and retains side control.
Pounder can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Underwood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pounder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pounder tries to buck Underwood off but Underwood is having none of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pounder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Underwood off and has taken his back!
Pounder biding his time, controlling Underwood.
Underwood tries to escape but Pounder has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Pounder has good solid back control here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pounder.#SUB2#
Pounder has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Underwood is defending well but eventually Pounder manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Underwood has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gerry Pounder!
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