PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colt Plum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Walburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walburg has chosen Here I Go Again, Whitesnake as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Plum
vs
Walburg

188 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
176 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

KrakHeaD Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Plum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Walburg!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walburg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walburg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plum. Plum obviously looking to wear him down.
Plum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Walburg needs to keep his hands up - Plum had a free shot at his head there.
Plum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walburg throws a series of punches but Plum moves out of range.
Plum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Walburg is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Plum finish him?
Walburg slips a jab and a cross from Plum.
Walburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Plum scoring well with a low kick there.
Plum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plum misses with a takedown attempt - Walburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walburg misses with a series of wild punches.
Plum misses with a two punch combination.
Walburg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plum gets a clinch.

Plum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Walburg misses.
Walburg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Plum.

Plum rushes Walburg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walburg tries to break the clinch but Plum is controlling the position.

Plum successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Plum uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Plum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walburg defends it nicely.
Plum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Plum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Plum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walburg misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walburg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Plum motions for Walburg to come forward. Plum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Plum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Plum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Walburg eats them both and turns towards Plum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Plum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walburg blocks a head kick by Plum.
Plum misses with the combination.
Walburg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mark Walburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Plum has managed to clinch.

Plum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plum is looking to clinch but Walburg is avoiding it.
A head kick from Plum lands but Walburg takes it in his stride.
Plum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walburg avoids the head kick by Plum.
Plum tries to clinch but Walburg moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walburg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Plum counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Walburg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plum. Walburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Plum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Plum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Walburg misses.
Walburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plum circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walburg tries to work over Plum's front leg with a kick but Plum checks it.
Plum looks to land a right hand but Walburg moved out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Walburg.
Walburg takes a swing at Plum's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plum fails with a takedown attempt.
Plum shoots in looking for a takedown but Walburg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Plum avoids the body shot from Walburg.
Plum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Walburg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plum shoots in for a double leg but Walburg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plum.
Sloppy strikes from Walburg. Those never looked like landing.
Walburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plum was well out of range. Poor timing from Walburg.
Plum is looking to clinch but Walburg is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plum misses with the combination.
Plum checks a low kick from Walburg.
Plum tries to clinch up but Walburg circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Plum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Plum throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Plum. Beautiful body shot.
Colt Plum is winning the standup battle so far.
Walburg needs to keep his hands up - Plum had a free shot at his head there.
Walburg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Plum back to the cage. Walburg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walburg in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Walburg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plum.
Plum shoots in but Walburg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walburg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Plum back to the cage. Walburg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Plum thuds his right hand into Walburg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Plum counters with a big head kick but Walburg shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plum.
Walburg tries to land a front kick but Plum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walburg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Plum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Plum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walburg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Walburg throws a nice looking combination but Plum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plum throws a head kick but Walburg moves out of range.
Walburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Plum counter with a right hand.
Plum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Plum avoids a kick to the body.
Walburg takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Plum gets a clinch.
Walburg has had enough of the clinch but Plum keeps him there for the moment.
Plum has Walburg pressed against the cage, preventing Walburg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walburg wants to get back to striking at distance but Plum won't allow it.

Plum manages to break the clinch.
Walburg misses with a body kick.
Walburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Plum connects with a body shot that sends Walburg's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plum tests Walburg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Walburg misses.
Plum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plum, as that shot connected.
Plum dodges the punch combination from Walburg.
Plum throws a one two combo.

Plum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walburg, pushing him back against the cage.
Plum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walburg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plum.

Plum breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plum throws a head kick that misses.
Walburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walburg avoids the head kick by Plum.
Plum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walburg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Plum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walburg sprawls well. Walburg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Plum gets slowly back to his feet.

Walburg gets tackled into the cage by Plum. Plum maintains the clinch.
Walburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Plum has him pressed against the cage.
Walburg tries to break the clinch but Plum is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Plum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plum throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Plum moves in looking to clinch but Walburg pushes him off.
Walburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Colt Plum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plum connects with a leg kick. Walburg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Walburg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Walburg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Plum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walburg as he jumps to the side.
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!
Walburg blocks a head kick by Plum.
Walburg misses with a double jab
and Plum counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walburg's knee momentarily.
Plum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walburg at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walburg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Plum has Walburg up against the cage in a clinch.
Plum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walburg just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Plum dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Walburg stuffs the takedown.
Plum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walburg throws a series of punches but Plum avoids them all with ease.
Plum stuns Walburg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plum circles away quickly and effectively.
Plum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Plum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Plum shoots for a double leg takedown but Walburg sprawls well. He's pushed Plum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Plum scores with a head kick. Walburg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Plum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walburg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Plum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Plum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Plum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Walburg's calf.
Walburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walburg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Plum closes the distance and pushes Walburg back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plum can't find room to land a body shot as Walburg controls the action.
Plum leaning against his opponent.
Walburg avoiding damage as Plum throws knees to the body.

Plum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plum checks a leg kick.
Plum has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Plum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plum misses with a takedown attempt - Walburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walburg lands a two punch combo.
Plum throws a hook to the side of Walburg's head but Walburg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walburg.
Plum tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walburg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice combination there by Walburg.
Plum throws a sloppy head kick and Walburg moves out of range easily.
Walburg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Plum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walburg sprawls well. Walburg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Plum gets slowly back to his feet.
Walburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Plum connects with a single shot there.
Plum shoots in looking for a takedown. Walburg tries to sprawl out of it but Plum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walburg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plum throws the kick towards the body but Walburg avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plum swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Plum gets a clinch.

Plum manages to break the clinch.
Plum throws a sloppy head kick and Walburg moves out of range easily.
Walburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walburg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Walburg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Plum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walburg.
Plum shoots in for a takedown but Walburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walburg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plum has time to react.
Plum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plum closes the distance and clinches up with Walburg, looking for a takedown. Plum pushes Walburg against the cage but Walburg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plum.
Plum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walburg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Walburg.
Walburg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Colt Plum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Plum misses.

Plum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plum has Walburg pressed against the cage, preventing Walburg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Plum has Walburg pressed against the cage, preventing Walburg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mark Walburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walburg is trying to push Plum away but Plum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

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 Colt Plum.
Well Plum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Plum!
During a confident post fight interview, Colt Plum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.