PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Timmons (ranked 5939 p4p, 4627 weight class) and Soul Plan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Timmons
vs
Plan

181 cm
21
170
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soul Plan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timmons.
Plan shoots in for a takedown but Timmons shows good takedown defense.
Timmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plan is looking for the big counter here.
Timmons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plan but Plan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Timmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Plan moves into the clinch.
Timmons is stalling here.
Timmons is pressed up against the cage. Plan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmons down to the mat. Timmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Plan fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons looks to land a combination but Plan avoids it well.
No luck for Timmons with that takedown attempt.
Timmons avoids the head kick by Plan.
Timmons thinks about countering with a head kick.
Timmons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons fails with a takedown attempt.

Plan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Timmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plan stuns Timmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soul Plan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plan throws a leg kick which misses Timmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Timmons tries to avoid it.
Plan stuns Timmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Timmons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Timmons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Plan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Timmons is breathing heavily.
Plan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons keeping moving, preventing Plan from controlling successfully.
Timmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plan trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plan throws a strike but Timmons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmons preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Timmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Plan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Plan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Timmons keeping moving, preventing Plan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Plan is fighting to break Timmons's control of his arms but Timmons is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Timmons working a defensive guard here.

Plan stands up and waves to Timmons to follow him.
Plan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plan swats away the attempt to clinch by Timmons.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soul Plan dominated that round.
That's time! Timmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Plan just misses with a punch to the body.
Plan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Timmons rather than just go for the knockout.
Plan leaves Timmons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timmons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plan but Plan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Justin Timmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plan pushes Timmons away with a front kick.
Timmons has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Timmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Plan.
Plan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plan wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Timmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Plan shoots in and bounces Timmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Timmons has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Plan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plan stalling in the clinch.
Plan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Plan jumps guard and drags Timmons to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Plan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Timmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Timmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Plan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Timmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Timmons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Timmons has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Timmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Plan misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan tries a head kick but it misses.
Plan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timmons defends it nicely.
Plan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Plan tries to clinch up
and Timmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Timmons dodges the punch combination from Plan.

Plan closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Timmons is trying to pull guard but Plan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Timmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Timmons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Timmons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plan lands a shoulder strike.
Timmons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plan pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timmons is fending him off so far but Plan persists. Nope, Timmons circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Soul Plan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Plan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Plan connects with a looping right hand.

Timmons tries to keep at a distance but Plan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timmons tries to pull guard but Plan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Timmons is trying to pull guard but Plan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Timmons is trying to pull guard but Plan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Timmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmons is trying to drag Plan to the mat but Plan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Plan jumps guard but Timmons stands there with Plan around his waist. Plan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Plan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Timmons clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plan wants to control but Timmons is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan is trying to control but Timmons is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
The referee warns Timmons that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Timmons wants to hold on but Plan pushes him away.
Plan with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Plan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Plan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Soul Plan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plan looking to control but Timmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Plan has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Plan trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Plan has hold of Timmons's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Timmons manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Plan tries to control but Timmons wriggling away.
Plan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Timmons can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan avoids the attempt from Timmons to control.
Plan dominating with strikes here.
Timmons tries to hold on but Plan postures up.
Plan wants to control the pace but Timmons is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is working to get back to half guard.
Plan is trying to control here but Timmons has managed to regain half guard.
Plan trying to pass the guard but Timmons defending well.
Timmons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Plan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Plan's back!
Justin Timmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soul Plan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmons has the hooks in. Plan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Plan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Plan!
Soul Plan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.