PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe The Plumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horton Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Plumber
vs
Hoo

185 cm
23
187 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

178 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe The Plumber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horton Hoo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Plumber is looking to chop away at Hoo's legs.
The Plumber misses with a takedown attempt - Hoo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Plumber throws a right hand that Hoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoo also avoids with ease.
Hoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Plumber but The Plumber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Plumber, as that shot connected.

Hoo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hoo is looking to take a break and control but The Plumber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Plumber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Plumber sneaks back into half guard.
The Plumber moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoo wants to control from the top but The Plumber keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Plumber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Plumber passes to side control.
Hoo wants to control but The Plumber postures up.
Hoo is trying to get back to his feet.
Hoo is trying to work for a sweep but The Plumber has mounted him!
Hoo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Hoo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Plumber.
Hoo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hoo is desperately trying to improve his position but The Plumber has a good base and remains in mount.
The Plumber misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hoo really wants to buck The Plumber off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber is landing with some decent strikes but Hoo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The Plumber working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Plumber throws some wild stikes that Hoo manages to avoid easily.
Hoo regains half guard.
The Plumber lands with a punch from half guard.
Hoo is concentrating on defense, preventing The Plumber from advancing position.
Hoo is trying to stand back up but The Plumber is controlling him
The Plumber trying to control the action but Hoo is working from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Plumber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoo is just riding it out for now. The Plumber eventually gives up the hold.
Hoo is staying active underneath The Plumber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hoo being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoo working a defensive guard here.
Hoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Plumber.

The Plumber 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.
The Plumber prevents Hoo from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Plumber tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoo is retaining full guard.
Hoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Plumber manages to get himself to full guard.
The Plumber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoo's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber won't allow Hoo to get back to his feet.
Hoo keeping moving, preventing The Plumber from controlling successfully.
Hoo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Plumber is controlling him.
The Plumber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Plumber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoo is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Plumber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hoo's head.
Hoo wants to stand and escape but The Plumber is having none of it.
The Plumber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoo keeping moving, preventing The Plumber from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Plumber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Plumber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Plumber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe The Plumber dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Plumber misses with an uppercut.

The Plumber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoo sprawls well initially but The Plumber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Plumber working Hoo over with strikes.

The Plumber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

The Plumber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoo blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Plumber.

The Plumber is trying to work for a kimura but Hoo is defending well.
Hoo is trying to stand back up but The Plumber is controlling him
Hoo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Plumber is working away from the top position though.
Hoo punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Plumber seems to be working for a kimura but Hoo defends the submission attempt.

The Plumber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Plumber not doing much here.
The Plumber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoo's head.
Hoo tries to roll over but The Plumber keeps him under control.

The Plumber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Plumber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo trying to control here.
Hoo is looking to improve his position.
The Plumber scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The Plumber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The Plumber 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Plumber is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The Plumber jabs at Hoo's body.
Hoo looks for a takedown but The Plumber sprawls well.
Hoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoo avoids the body shot from The Plumber.
Hoo blocks a head kick by The Plumber.

The Plumber gets a takedown into half guard.
Hoo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute The Plumber jumps into side control!
Hoo is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo taking punishment in the form of punches.

The Plumber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Plumber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Plumber is controlling him well.

The Plumber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Plumber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by The Plumber.

The Plumber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

The Plumber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoo has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The Plumber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe The Plumber dominated that second round.
That's time! The Plumber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The Plumber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoo in his tracks.
The Plumber shoots in and drives through. Hoo sprawls well.
The Plumber tries for a takedown but Hoo circles away easily
and Hoo counters with a nice leg kick.
The Plumber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoo doesn't seem bothered though.
The Plumber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe The Plumber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Plumber just misses with a punch to the body.
The Plumber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horton Hoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Plumber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoo drives through with a takedown into The Plumber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Plumber keeping moving, preventing Hoo from controlling successfully.
Hoo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoo throws a big elbow that misses.
The Plumber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoo working a defensive guard here.
The Plumber is working Hoo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hoo is trying to control. The Plumber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Plumber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The Plumber moves into full guard.
Hoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Plumber wants to sweep here but Hoo controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Plumber is on top in guard.
Hoo wants to stand and escape but The Plumber is having none of it.
Hoo is looking to stand back up but The Plumber counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hoo.
Hoo is looking for a sweep. The Plumber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Plumber trying to mount his opponent but Hoo defends it.
Hoo is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Plumber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoo is trying to maintain the position but The Plumber is very close to passing his half guard.
Joe The Plumber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Plumber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoo wants to improve his position but The Plumber is controlling well.

The Plumber is looking for a kimura here.
Hoo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber stops Hoo from standing up.
The Plumber wants to control from the top but Hoo keeps moving.
Horton Hoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Plumber pushes down on Hoo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Plumber throwing shots but Hoo is blocking nicely.

The Plumber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoo sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoo is looking to improve his position.

The Plumber is looking for a kimura but Hoo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Plumber to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Plumber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Hoo actively working from the bottom here.
Joe The Plumber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
The Plumber is trying to control. Hoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe The Plumber.
Well The Plumber 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe The Plumber!
After winning the bout, Joe The Plumber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.