PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tirion Foredragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Foredragon
vs
Plouman

168 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tirion Foredragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foredragon moves into range and clinches up with Plouman.

Foredragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foredragon scores with a head kick. Plouman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Foredragon misses with a looping left.
Foredragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foredragon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Plouman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foredragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Plouman shoots in for a double leg but Foredragon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tirion Foredragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Plouman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman shoots in for a takedown but Foredragon shows good takedown defense.
Foredragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Plouman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Plouman looks to move away, Foredragon throws a big counter combo bu Plouman just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foredragon connects with a high kick.
A nice combination there by Foredragon.
Foredragon misses with a low kick.
Plouman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Foredragon defends it well.

Foredragon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Foredragon.
Foredragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plouman.
Plouman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plouman jumps guard but Foredragon stands there with Plouman around his waist. Plouman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Foredragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Plouman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foredragon sprawls well initially but Plouman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Plouman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Plouman trying to mount his opponent but Foredragon defends it.
Foredragon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plouman on the ground.
Foredragon is staying active underneath Plouman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Plouman is looking for a kimura here.
Plouman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foredragon defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foredragon pushes Plouman off looking to stand but Plouman dives back in and keeps control.
Foredragon is breathing heavily.

Plouman wants to work for an arm triangle but Foredragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Plouman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foredragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plouman.

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

Foredragon is defending against the submission attempts here by Plouman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Plouman is trying to work for a kimura but Foredragon is defending well.

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

Plouman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Foredragon sees it coming and defends easily.
Plouman trying to control the action but Foredragon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tirion Foredragon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Plouman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foredragon as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Foredragon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Plouman gets tackled into the cage by Foredragon. Foredragon maintains the clinch.

Foredragon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Plouman uses from the top position.
Plouman postures up in Foredragon's guard and throws a big left but Foredragon blocks it.

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

Foredragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Plouman looking for a guillotine here but Foredragon defends easily.

Plouman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Foredragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foredragon preventing the sweep.

Plouman has his foot on Foredragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foredragon works his way back into a safe position though.

Plouman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foredragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foredragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Plouman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foredragon defends well.

Plouman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Foredragon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Plouman has tightened it up now! Foredragon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Plouman!