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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Plouman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Plouman.
Nice takedown defense from Plouman. No joy for Overeem on that attempt.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plouman leaves Overeem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plouman. Overeem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overeem blocks a head kick by Plouman.
Nice takedown defense from Plouman. No joy for Overeem on that attempt.
Luke Plouman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Overeem.
Plouman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plouman wants it to stay on the feet.
Plouman drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.
Overeem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plouman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Plouman won't allow it.
Plouman tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overeem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plouman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Plouman smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Overeem is defended easily by Plouman.
Jason Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plouman throws the kick towards the body but Overeem avoids it.
Plouman throws a front kick that sends Overeem stumbling back into the cage.
Plouman throws a looping overhand right but Overeem ducks down to avoid it.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plouman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
Luke Plouman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plouman rushes Overeem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman misses with a body punch.
Plouman slowing the pace effectively.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Plouman smiles and moves away.
Plouman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Overeem. Overeem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plouman scores with a push kick.
Overeem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plouman circles away.
Plouman moves into the clinch.
Plouman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to pull guard but Plouman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Overeem jumps guard but Plouman stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Overeem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plouman is defending well.
Overeem blocks a body shot from Plouman.
Overeem prevents a body shot from Plouman.
Overeem dodges an elbow strike from Plouman.
Overeem fails to pull guard.
Plouman working Overeem over with knees to the body.
Plouman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Plouman misses with a punch to the body.
Plouman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Plouman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem jumps guard but Plouman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Overeem can't get the takedown.
Plouman lands a nice knee to the body.
Overeem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plouman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plouman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem jumps guard but Plouman stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Overeem takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plouman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Overeem wants to take the fight to the mat but Plouman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Plouman can't find room to land a body shot as Overeem controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Plouman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Plouman connects with a body shot.
Overeem sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Plouman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good leg kick by Plouman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luke Plouman is winning the standup battle so far.
Plouman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Plouman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Plouman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Overeem takes a step back to recover.
Plouman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Overeem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Plouman. That one must have hurt.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Plouman takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike.
Luke Plouman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Overeem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Overeem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luke Plouman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Overeem.
Plouman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Plouman smiles and moves away.
Oooooh!!! Plouman has knocked Overeem down with a huge combo! Plouman steps away and waves a wobbly Overeem back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Plouman with a hook.
Plouman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plouman as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plouman gets a clinch.
Plouman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overeem can do to turn this around?
Plouman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Overeem.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plouman.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plouman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Overeem is trying desperately to land a takedown but Plouman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Overeem.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem pulls guard successfully.
Plouman wanted to stand there but Overeem had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plouman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plouman looking to sit in guard and control but Overeem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Plouman controls Overeem momentarily but Overeem frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luke Plouman just wasn't active enough.
Overeem looks for a takedown but Plouman sprawls well.
Plouman throws a head kick but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but Plouman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Plouman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem gets tackled into the cage by Plouman. Plouman maintains the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plouman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plouman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Plouman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Overeem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Overeem checks a leg kick nicely.
Plouman tries a head kick but it misses.
Plouman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plouman pushes Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem is looking for a takedown.
Plouman scores with a shoulder strike.
Plouman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Overeem can't get the takedown.
Luke Plouman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Overeem.
Plouman throws a head punch that misses.
Plouman lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem fails to pull guard.
Plouman lands a left hand.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plouman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Overeem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plouman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Plouman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plouman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overeem is trying to pull guard but Plouman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Plouman misses with a knee strike.
Plouman missing with knees to the body.
Overeem takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Plouman.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Plouman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman cracks Overeem with a nice body shot.
Plouman tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plouman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Overeem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Plouman walks away with a smile on his face. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Plouman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jason Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Plouman to the ground. Overeem is now in Plouman's guard.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Plouman keeps moving.
Plouman wants to sweep but no luck.
Overeem is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman trying to keep a closed guard but Overeem is proving a slippery customer.
Plouman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plouman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
Plouman working a defensive guard here.
Luke Plouman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good leg kick by Plouman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Plouman throws a head kick that half lands.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plouman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
Luke Plouman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plouman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Overeem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Overeem there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Plouman. No joy for Overeem on that attempt.
Overeem takes a kick to the side of the head.
Plouman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plouman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Plouman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Plouman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jason Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plouman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Plouman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plouman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Plouman!
Luke Plouman made sure to mention his sponsor, [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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