PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 2997 p4p, 1968 weight class) and Gordon Plant (ranked 177 p4p, 109 weight class). Ky Jr comes to the ring accompanied by Come Out Ye Black And Tan. Gaia Ky Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gordon Plant's chin.

Ky Jr
vs
Plant

180 cm
45
145
25 - 16 - 0

155 cm
33
139
5 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

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 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaia Ky Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plant fails to land with a series of punches.
Plant misses with a jab to the body

and Ky Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Plant holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
An elbow from Ky Jr crashes against the mat.
Plant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Plant seems a little lost for a moment, as Ky Jr dominates the positioning.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound.
Ky Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plant some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plant trying to remain calm as Ky Jr controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant is trying to improve his position.
Plant is still trying to improve position.
Ky Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Plant's head but Plant avoids it well.
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.
The referee asks Ky Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ky Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Plant is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Plant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ky Jr's best efforts.
Plant tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Ky Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Plant is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Plant's temple.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr throwing shots but Plant is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant manages to get to full guard.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ky Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Plant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant with a nice head shot there.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Plant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.

Plant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Plant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ky Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Plant from advancing position.
Ky Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Plant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Ky Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ky Jr trying to hold on to Plant's head to control him but Plant postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaia Ky Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ky Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ky Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Plant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Plant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Ky Jr does no damage.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plant scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Ky Jr does no damage.
Plant scores with a nice body kick.
Plant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ky Jr.

Plant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ky Jr's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plant trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Plant is taking a breather. Ky Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ky Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ky Jr defending well though.
Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Plant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Plant prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.

Plant seems to be looking for submissions.
Ky Jr is not content to let Plant control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plant is looking to advance position but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Plant wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Gordon Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ky Jr tries to roll over but Plant keeps him under control.
Ky Jr won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr moves into full guard.
Plant sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ky Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ky Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ky Jr throws a series of punches but Plant moves out of range.
Ky Jr sets himself, and Plant steps forward looking for the clinch! Ky Jr avoids it this time.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Plant moves out of range easily.

Plant drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ky Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr controls Plant momentarily but Plant frees himself.
Plant won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Plant trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr pulls Plant in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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! Ky Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Plant as Ky Jr shoots in.
Plant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ky Jr. Ky Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Plant takes a swing at Ky Jr's ribcage but misses.
Plant connects with a jab.
Ky Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Plant rushes Ky Jr and presses him up against the ropes.
Plant misses with a body punch.
Ky Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Plant lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Plant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plant shoots in looking for a takedown but Ky Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ky Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Plant avoided it.
Plant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ky Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Plant.
Ky Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick but Plant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Plant feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Plant throws a leg kick but Ky Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ky Jr ducks under a wild hook from Plant.
Plant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Plant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ky Jr throws a low kick but Plant moves out of range easily.
Plant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plant tries to close the distance and clinch but Ky Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Plant moves into range and clinches up with Ky Jr.
Ky Jr letting Plant take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Plant is stalling here.
Ky Jr pushes Plant back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Plant.
Plant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gaia Ky Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Plant.
Ky Jr blocks a body shot from Plant.

Plant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ky Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Plant to the mat. Plant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Plant moves into 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 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant trying to control the position.
Ky Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Plant's brow.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr is really struggling to control Plant but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plant controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ky Jr staying out of range there.
Ky Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Plant scores with the left hand. Ky Jr knows he should have avoided that one.

Plant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Plant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plant 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Plant!
Gaia Ky Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I Could Retire Sorry '.