PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pull Plugger (ranked 2956 p4p, 2038 weight class) and Tommy Heceda (ranked 282 p4p, 195 weight class). Heceda has chosen Hawaiian Kickboxer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tommy Heceda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pull Plugger's chin.

Plugger
vs
Heceda

150 cm
30
150
14 - 16 - 0

177 cm
21
150
3 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Heceda!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plugger misses with a body shot.
Plugger tries to score with a low kick but Heceda moves his leg out of the way.
Plugger connects with an inside leg kick.
Plugger tries a head kick but it misses.
Plugger misses with a body punch
and Heceda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plugger throws a series of punches but Heceda avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Plugger tenderised Heceda's leg. Heceda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heceda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Plugger misses its intended target.
Pull Plugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plugger throws a body shot but no joy.
Plugger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Heceda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plugger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plugger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Plugger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Plugger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Plugger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Heceda on his heels. He'll look to pass Heceda's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heceda pulls Plugger in close to prevent any damage.
Plugger is working Heceda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plugger drops back looking for a leg! Heceda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heceda manages to kick Plugger off! Plugger jumps back into Heceda's guard.
Plugger advances position into side control!
Heceda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Plugger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Plugger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heceda keeps working.
Plugger 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.
Plugger wants to pass the guard but Heceda is defending well.
Plugger thows a huge punch but Heceda dodges it nicely.
Heceda is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger wants to pass to mount but Heceda is defending the position.
Plugger controlling the pace.
Plugger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Plugger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heceda defending well though.

Plugger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heceda has managed to free his arm - good work.

Plugger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heceda defends it well.

Plugger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plugger thows a huge punch but Heceda dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Plugger seems to be working for a kimura but Heceda defends the submission attempt.
Heceda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Heceda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plugger.
Plugger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plugger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Plugger wants to control but Heceda is keeping him busy.
Plugger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Plugger with shots to the head and body - Heceda looks very uncomfortable down there.
Plugger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heceda is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plugger looking to control but Heceda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heceda tries to reverse the position but Plugger maintains control.

Plugger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Plugger looking to control but Heceda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plugger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Heceda holds on, trying desperately to control.
Plugger controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pull Plugger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Heceda cracks Plugger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heceda throws a hook but Plugger blocks it.
Heceda lands a really nice looking cross but Plugger seems unphased.
Plugger throws a body punch but Heceda moves out of range.
Heceda avoids the body shot from Plugger.
Heceda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plugger.
Heceda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Heceda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Plugger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Heceda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger stands and throws Heceda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heceda stops Plugger from passing to mount.
Plugger is working Heceda over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Plugger working away.
Heceda is looking for a sweep.

Plugger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heceda, who protects the arm well.
Heceda is not content to let Plugger control the position.
Pull Plugger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.

Plugger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Plugger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Plugger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Plugger taking a breather here.
Plugger is looking to take a break and control but Heceda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plugger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plugger is looking to take a break and control but Heceda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heceda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Plugger is working for a kimura but Heceda is defending it quite comfortably.
Plugger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heceda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plugger trying to control the action but Heceda is working from the bottom.
Plugger trying to pass the guard but Heceda defending well.
Heceda manages to get to full guard.
Heceda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plugger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Plugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plugger pushes down on Heceda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Plugger trying to mount his opponent but Heceda defends it.
Well, if Plugger 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.
Plugger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plugger is keen to just control but Heceda is a slippery customer.
Heceda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Plugger.
Plugger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pull Plugger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Heceda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plugger on the side of the head.
Plugger misses with a body shot.
Heceda throws a hook to the side of Plugger's head but Plugger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plugger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heceda manages to avoid it.
Plugger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plugger misses with a shot to the body
and Heceda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heceda ducks under a wild hook from Plugger.
Heceda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Plugger or perhaps it was just good defense by Heceda, which made it look bad.
Plugger throws out a leg kick but Heceda moves out of range and Plugger only half commits.
Heceda throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger scores with a push kick.
Heceda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plugger.
Plugger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Heceda lands a jab to the nose.
Plugger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heceda can do to turn this around?
Heceda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Plugger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Plugger.
Heceda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heceda scores with a sloppy right hand. Plugger should have avoided that one.
Heceda has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Heceda misses the shot to the body.
Plugger shoots in and drives through. Heceda sprawls well.
Plugger throws a head kick but Heceda moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heceda looks to throw the jab but Plugger is out of range.
Heceda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Plugger motions for Heceda to come forward. Plugger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tommy Heceda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heceda staying out of range there.
Plugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plugger misses with a right hand
and Plugger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Plugger is rocked!
Plugger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heceda as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pull Plugger. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Plugger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Plugger.
Plugger seems to have got his legs back now.
Heceda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Plugger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heceda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plugger was well out of range. Poor timing from Heceda.
Nice sprawl there from Heceda as Plugger shoots in.
Heceda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plugger has time to react.
Heceda circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Plugger to the canvas! Plugger doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Heceda keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Heceda!
A very excited looking Tommy Heceda made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.