PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Plant (ranked 1841 p4p, 714 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 104 p4p, 43 weight class). Judge has chosen The Game- Disturbed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the ring it seems that Gordon Plant has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gordon Plant seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Plant
vs
Judge

155 cm
33
139
6 - 8 - 0

167 cm
27
146
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Plant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
Plant is looking for a counter combo.
Judge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Plant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Plant as Judge shoots in.
Plant throws a right hand that misses
and Judge counters with a right hand to the body.
Plant misses with a combination

and Judge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Judge.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Judge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant working a defensive guard but Judge passes into half guard.
Judge is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Plant is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Judge is looking for a kimura but Plant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Judge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Plant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Judge is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.

Judge is working for a kimura but Plant is defending it quite comfortably.
Plant is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Judge prevents Plant from improving his position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge trying to control from Plant's half guard. Plant has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Judge is looking to pass into half guard but Plant pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Plant is in guard.

Plant advances position into side control!
Judge is looking to regain half guard here but Plant keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Plant is trying to work for a kimura but Judge is defending well.

Plant is looking for a kimura but Judge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plant to get the leverage.
Judge manages to get to full guard.

Judge working for submissions but it's allowed Plant to get to half guard.
Plant wants to pass to mount but Judge is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Judge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No luck for Judge with that takedown attempt.
Plant misses with a lunging right hand

and Judge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Plant's guard.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.

Judge drops back looking for a leg! Plant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plant manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Plant's guard.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Plant trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Judge trying to control the pace.
Plant manages to get to full guard.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
Judge works his way into side control.

Judge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Plant wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Plant is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?

Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge not doing much here.
Plant wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Plant is doing well to control the position and prevent Judge from advancing to side control.
Judge is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judge trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Judge works his way into full mount!
Judge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Plant can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Plant is trying desperately to improve position.

Judge jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Plant is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Plant and Judge has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Judge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plant, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Judge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Judge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plant avoids it really well and circles away.
Judge lands a nice shot to the body.
Judge scores with a hook to the body. Plant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Judge has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Plant is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Plant misses with a takedown
and Judge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Judge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Plant's guard.

Plant wriggles free and stands up.
Judge lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Judge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Judge.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge looking to sit in guard and control but Plant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Judge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ricky Judge has got the better of the ground game so far.

Judge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plant forces his way into half guard.
Plant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Judge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plant is working away from the top position though.

Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Plant connects with a nice short shot to Judge's temple.
Judge tries to roll over but Plant keeps him under control.
Plant trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Plant is very close to passing his half guard.

Judge actively working from the bottom here.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Plant prevents Judge from improving his position.
Judge trying to control but Plant postures up.

Judge actively working from the bottom here.

Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant winds up and cracks Judge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Judge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Judge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Judge on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Judge won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Plant is really struggling to control Judge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Plant trying to mount his opponent but Judge defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ricky Judge just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Plant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Judge.
Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Judge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plant throws a body punch but Judge moves out of range.
Plant throws a body shot but no joy.
Plant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Plant duly obliges.
Plant avoids the body shot from Judge.
Plant looks to land a left hand but Judge moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judge or perhaps it was just good defense by Plant, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge tries to move into range but Plant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Judge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Plant sprawls well initially but Judge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judge wants to take a breather but Plant is having none of it.
Plant is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge lands strikes from half guard.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
Plant trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Judge works his way into full mount!
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.

Judge looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Judge with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Judge with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Plant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge fails to move to back control.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plant is looking to escape.

Judge goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Plant is on top in guard.

Judge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
Plant trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.

Judge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.

Judge is looking for a triangle but Plant pushes his legs off easily.
Plant looking to pass the guard.

Judge looking for a guillotine here but Plant defends easily.

Judge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Judge working for a triangle but Plant defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Judge dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Plant lands a nice hook to Judge's body. Judge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Plant throws a big shot that misses.
Plant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judge blocks a jab.
Ricky Judge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plant throws a leg kick

and Judge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Judge.
Judge landing some decent shots from guard.
Plant looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Plant looking to control.
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Judge trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Judge checks a low kick from Plant.
Plant avoids the body shot from Judge.
Plant throws a leg kick

and Judge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge slips nicely into half guard.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Plant gets full guard.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Judge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Judge trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plant.
Ricky Judge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Judge trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Judge trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Plant closes the distance and clinches.
Judge blocks an uppercut.
Plant tries a body shot but Judge blocks it.
Judge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judge pushes Plant back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant blocks a body shot from Judge.
Judge scores with a shot to the side of Plant's head.
Gordon Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judge.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Judge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Judge winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge very nearly forgot to thank KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.