PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micah Hawk (ranked 3555 p4p, 4017 weight class) and Pull Plugger (ranked 139 p4p, 155 weight class). Pull Plugger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hawk
vs
Plugger

179 cm
31
166
17 - 13 - 0

150 cm
28
150
12 - 14 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hawk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hawk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Hawk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plugger, who protects the arm well.
Hawk throwing strikes but Plugger manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Plugger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hawk struggling a bit here.
Plugger tries to advance to mount but can't.
Plugger advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugger trying to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Plugger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plugger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hawk?
Hawk wants to control but Plugger is having none of it.
Plugger trying to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Plugger is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Hawk looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.
Plugger not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Plugger working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Plugger in particular looking to stall.
Plugger tries to pass to full mount but Hawk defends it.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Plugger controlling the pace.

Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plugger trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plugger trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Plugger drops an elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Plugger wants to free his trapped foot but Hawk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plugger is nestled in close to Hawk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plugger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Plugger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plugger.
Plugger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Plugger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hawk!
Plugger raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plugger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plugger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Plugger's attempts to control the action.
Hawk tries to reverse the position but Plugger maintains control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plugger controlling from mount.
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Plugger's attempts to control the action.
Hawk gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pull Plugger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hawk blocks a head kick by Plugger.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Plugger.
Plugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hawk shoots in and gets a takedown into Plugger's guard.
Plugger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Plugger has his foot on Hawk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawk works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawk throws a big right hand that misses.
Pull Plugger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plugger is trying to control the position but Hawk postures up.

Hawk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Plugger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Plugger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Plugger!

Plugger trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is trying to control Plugger's posture but Plugger avoids it.
Hawk tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plugger tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk is trying to get back to half guard.

Plugger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plugger tries to advance to mount but Hawk denies him.
Plugger has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hawk!
Plugger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plugger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger trying to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk tries to hold on but Plugger postures up.

Plugger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hawk turns into him and now he's in Plugger's guard.

Plugger looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Plugger has wrist control.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
Hawk postures up in Plugger's guard and throws a big left but Plugger blocks it.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.

Plugger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Plugger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawk is aware though and is defending well.
Plugger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plugger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk throws an elbow that misses. Plugger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawk's guard. Nice move by Plugger!

Plugger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk looking to control.

Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plugger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plugger wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.

Hawk has his foot on Plugger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plugger works his way back into a safe position though.

Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger is pushing down on Hawk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawk is fighting to maintain full guard but Plugger has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is refusing to be controlled, as Plugger sits in half guard.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plugger is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pull Plugger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Plugger with a hook.
Plugger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Plugger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Plugger.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Plugger enables Hawk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Plugger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawk trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.

Plugger is looking for a triangle but Hawk pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger trying to control the position here.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses.

Hawk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Plugger pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage.

Plugger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Plugger has wrist control.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.

Plugger has his foot on Hawk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawk works his way back into a safe position though.
Plugger tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk postures up in Plugger's guard and throws a big left but Plugger blocks it.
Plugger keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
Hawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawk trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Plugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plugger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plugger throws a body shot but no joy.
Plugger throws a front kick that sends Hawk stumbling back into the cage.
Plugger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Plugger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plugger is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plugger drops an elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Plugger is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Hawk wants to control but Plugger is keeping busy.

Plugger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawk wants to control but Plugger is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plugger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Hawk won't allow Plugger to pass to mount.

Plugger seems to be looking for submissions.
Plugger works his way into side control.
Plugger is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hawk is pressing down on Plugger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hawk is looking for a triangle but Plugger pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hawk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plugger defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plugger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pull Plugger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plugger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pull Plugger!