PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Shortland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Pluckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pluckerman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Wurzels - Pheasant Pluckers Son. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shortland
vs
Pluckerman

192 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Glen Shortland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Pluckerman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pluckerman takes a kick to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shortland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pluckerman pulls his leg out and moves away.

Shortland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shortland showed some decent athleticism there.

Pluckerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pluckerman trying to control but Shortland postures up.
Pluckerman is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pluckerman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shortland pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pluckerman actively working from the bottom here.

Shortland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pluckerman is defending against the submission attempts here by Shortland.

That's two 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.
Shortland trying to control from half guard but Pluckerman is working away.

Shortland is trying to work for a kimura but Pluckerman is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pluckerman tries to get to full guard but Shortland has control of the leg.
Pluckerman wants to control but Shortland passes into side.
Shortland advances to full mount.

Shortland goes for an armbar but Pluckerman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pluckerman.

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.
Pluckerman throws a big right hand that misses.
Shortland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pluckerman stops Shortland from standing up.
Pluckerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shortland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pluckerman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shortland is breathing heavily.

Pluckerman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pluckerman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Shortland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shortland wants to clinch.
Shortland swats away the attempt to clinch by Pluckerman.
Shortland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shortland tries to clinch but Pluckerman moves away

and Pluckerman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pluckerman.
Shortland avoiding damage as Pluckerman throws knees to the body.
Shortland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pluckerman just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pluckerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pluckerman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shortland.
Pluckerman misses with a knee strike.
Pluckerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pluckerman is trying to break free.
Pluckerman wants a takedown.
Pluckerman tries to stall but Shortland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pluckerman is breathing heavily.
Pluckerman managing to block the knees to the body from Shortland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pluckerman avoiding damage as Shortland throws knees to the body.
Shortland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shortland lands a right hand.
Shortland avoiding damage as Pluckerman throws knees to the body.

Shortland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pluckerman regains guard immediately.
Shortland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shortland passes Pluckerman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shortland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pluckerman defends it well.
Pluckerman wants to get back to full guard but Shortland has passed into side control.
Shortland controlling his opponent.
Pluckerman is looking to improve his position but Shortland isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pluckerman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Shortland gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Shortland tries to clinch but Pluckerman moves away

and Pluckerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pluckerman wants to pass to mount but Shortland is defending the position.
Shortland manages to get to full guard.

Pluckerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shortland dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pluckerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pluckerman is trying to control the position but Shortland postures up.

Shortland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pluckerman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shortland!

Pluckerman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karl Pluckerman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Shortland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pluckerman closes the distance and clinches up with Shortland, looking for a takedown. Pluckerman pushes Shortland against the cage but Shortland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pluckerman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shortland counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pluckerman's guard now.

Shortland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pluckerman looking to control.
Shortland wants to pass the guard but Pluckerman is keeping the position.
Pluckerman is trying to control the position but Shortland postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pluckerman has a closed guard, preventing Shortland from standing up.
Shortland pushes down on Pluckerman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shortland prevents Pluckerman from standing back up.

Shortland is working for a kimura but Pluckerman is defending it quite comfortably.
Shortland wants to control but Pluckerman is keeping him busy.

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

Shortland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Shortland stands up from half guard.

Shortland closes the distance and clinches.
Shortland stalling.
Pluckerman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glen Shortland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Pluckerman.

Shortland jumps guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shortland working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shortland is on top in guard.

Shortland drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Shortland as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pluckerman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Shortland! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Glen Shortland!