PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Watson (ranked 21042 p4p, 6099 weight class) and Gordon Plant (ranked 188 p4p, 108 weight class). 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.

Watson
vs
Plant

205 cm
33
288
17 - 14 - 0

155 cm
32
139
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Plant.
Plant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Plant misses with a hook.
Plant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plant.
Plant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plant looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Plant.
Plant lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Plant avoids it well and moves away.
Plant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
A big left from Plant misses.
Watson feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Plant connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Plant tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.

Plant looking to score a takedown here. Watson is defending well but Plant drives through and ends up in Watson's guard.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant forces his way into half guard.

Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plant wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Plant has control of the leg.
Plant throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely.

Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.

Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Watson is staying active underneath Plant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Plant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Watson defends it.

Plant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watson is just riding it out for now. Plant eventually gives up the hold.

Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Watson looking for submissions off his back.

Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson is not content to let Plant control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Watson gets full guard.

Watson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.

Watson working for submissions but it's allowed Plant to get to half guard.

Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant wants to take a breather but Watson is having none of it.

Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Plant dominated that round.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Plant scores with a nice strike.
Plant misses the shot to the body.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Plant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Plant avoids it well and moves away.

Plant shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Watson actively working from the bottom here.
Plant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Plant moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Watson.
Watson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Plant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
Watson is working hard here to advance position.
Watson is not content to let Plant control the position.
Watson tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Watson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Plant is pressing down on Watson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Watson is holding on for now.

Watson looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Plant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Watson is defending well.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.

Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plant defends well.

Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plant wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
Plant keeps trying to improve his position.

Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
Plant wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Plant controlling from the top position.

Watson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plant trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.

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.

Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Plant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plant has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Watson wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.

Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Watson has his foot on Plant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plant works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Plant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Plant throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Plant throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plant throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Watson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Plant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Plant scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plant throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Plant throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Plant sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant misses with a leg kick

and Watson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Plant's guard.
Plant pulls Watson in close to prevent any damage.
Watson distracts Plant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Plant is rocked!
Plant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Plant is still in real trouble! Can Watson finish him?
Watson gets to his feet and stands over Plant, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Plant felt that one! Watson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Plant from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
Dave Watson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.