PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mortimer Plumbtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanius Viver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plumbtree's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, White and Nerdy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Plumbtree
vs
Viver

225 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
24
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mortimer Plumbtree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sanius Viver!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plumbtree slaps away a takedown attempt from Viver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Plumbtree goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Plumbtree slaps away a takedown attempt from Viver, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Viver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Viver lands in his opponent's guard.
Plumbtree wants to stand but Viver is controlling the position.
Viver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Plumbtree is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viver is controlling him.
Plumbtree really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Plumbtree manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plumbtree stuffs the takedown attempt from Viver. Viver gets slowly back to his feet.
Mortimer Plumbtree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanius Viver.
Viver blocks a head kick by Plumbtree.
Plumbtree is breathing heavily.
Viver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viver wants it to stay on the feet.
Viver shoots in for a takedown but Plumbtree shows good takedown defense.
Plumbtree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plumbtree throws a right and a left that both miss.

Viver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Plumbtree's guard.
Viver postures up and lands a big shot to Plumbtree's brow.
Viver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Plumbtree wants to get back to his feet but Viver is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viver passes Plumbtree's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Plumbtree wants to get back to his feet.
Viver is keen to just control but Plumbtree is a slippery customer.
Viver stops Plumbtree from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plumbtree tries to kick Viver off in order to stand up. Viver Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Plumbtree takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Viver connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plumbtree some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viver landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plumbtree is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Viver decides to stand up, so the ref orders Plumbtree to his feet.
Viver looks for a takedown but Plumbtree sprawls well.
Plumbtree connects with a high kick.
Mortimer Plumbtree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Plumbtree feints and as Viver raises his hands in defense, Plumbtree changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Plumbtree wants to stand and escape but instead Viver has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Plumbtree is looking to stand up but Viver isn't so interested in that idea.
Plumbtree wants to get back to his feet but Viver passes into half guard.
Plumbtree scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Viver manages to mount him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viver with a couple of short strikes.
Plumbtree tries to buck Viver off but he can't manage it.
Viver lands a nice shot to the head.
Plumbtree is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Plumbtree is squirming around, avoiding Viver's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sanius Viver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Plumbtree's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Plumbtree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viver.
Plumbtree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viver.
Plumbtree throws a sloppy head kick and Viver moves out of range easily.
Plumbtree slips under a jab from Viver.
Viver avoids the head kick by Plumbtree.
Plumbtree stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plumbtree wants it to stay on the feet.
Viver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Plumbtree throws a right and a left that both miss.

Viver decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Plumbtree is trying to stand up here but Viver is controlling him well.
Plumbtree knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viver on the ground.
Viver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Viver is keen to just control but Plumbtree is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plumbtree tries to kick Viver off but Viver keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viver working the head and body with strikes.
Plumbtree tries to kick Viver off but Viver keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Plumbtree throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Viver.
Plumbtree throws a sloppy head kick and Viver moves out of range easily.
Viver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plumbtree swivels and escapes.
Viver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Viver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plumbtree swivels and escapes.
Mortimer Plumbtree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanius Viver.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viver is defended easily by Plumbtree.
Plumbtree throws a head kick but Viver moves out of range.
Plumbtree is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viver.
Plumbtree shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viver as he jumps to the side.
Viver takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plumbtree throws a head kick that misses.
Viver throws a right hand that Plumbtree ducks under and follows up with a left that Plumbtree also avoids with ease.
Plumbtree lands a head kick!
Plumbtree tries a head kick but it misses.
Plumbtree tries to clinch but Viver moves out of range.
Viver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plumbtree sprawls well. Plumbtree wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viver gets slowly back to his feet.
Viver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plumbtree avoids it really well and circles away.
Plumbtree misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Viver shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Plumbtree manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Plumbtree wants to get back to his feet but Viver is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Plumbtree wants to get back to his feet but Viver is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Plumbtree pushes Viver off and gets back to his feet.

Viver gets the takedown into side control.
Plumbtree pushes Viver away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Viver gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plumbtree on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Plumbtree tries to get out of the position.
Viver wants to control but Plumbtree is keeping him busy.
Viver prevents Plumbtree from escaping the position.
Viver scores with punches from side control.
Plumbtree wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Viver takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Plumbtree misses with a kick to the body.
Mortimer Plumbtree is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Plumbtree as Viver shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanius Viver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Viver throws a one two combo.
Plumbtree wants to slow Viver down by chopping away at his legs.

Viver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Plumbtree throws Viver to one side and escapes!
Viver misses with a low kick.
Viver avoids the head kick by Plumbtree.
Plumbtree misses with a low kick as Viver jumps back.
Viver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viver fails to land the takedown.
Plumbtree misses with a head kick.
Viver connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plumbtree's hands.
Plumbtree goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Viver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plumbtree.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plumbtree fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Viver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Plumbtree.
Plumbtree swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Plumbtree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viver misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Plumbtree.
Plumbtree thows a leg kick but Viver checks it

and Viver counters with a takedown into side control.
Plumbtree wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Plumbtree trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Viver scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Plumbtree to see if he's OK.
Mortimer Plumbtree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plumbtree is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Viver asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sanius Viver has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Plumbtree misses with a head kick.
Viver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mortimer Plumbtree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanius Viver.
Viver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plumbtree pinned against the cage. Plumbtree gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Plumbtree gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Viver counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Plumbtree's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plumbtree wants to get back to his feet but Viver is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanius Viver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Plumbtree looking for subs off his back but Viver has passed one foot through into half guard.
Viver prevents Plumbtree from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viver working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Plumbtree tries to kick Viver off but Viver keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Viver lands with a punch from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viver.
Plumbtree lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Viver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Plumbtree is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Viver lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Plumbtree is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Viver working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plumbtree is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanius Viver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viver 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanius Viver!