PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Buchanan (ranked 1778 p4p, 1980 weight class) and Pull Plugger (ranked 197 p4p, 212 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Buchanan
vs
Plugger

170 cm
22
145
6 - 4 - 0

150 cm
21
150
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Buchanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan cracks Plugger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plugger gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Buchanan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Plugger wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buchanan trying to pass the guard but Plugger defending well.
Plugger has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Buchanan is looking to take a break and control but Plugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger tries to get to full guard but Buchanan has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan is taking a breather. Plugger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Buchanan trying to pass the guard but Plugger defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Buchanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Plugger actively working from the bottom here.
Plugger is trying to maintain the position but Buchanan is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buchanan lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buchanan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buchanan connects with the punch.
Plugger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buchanan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buchanan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Plugger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Plugger is rocked!

Buchanan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Plugger is still in real trouble! Can Buchanan finish him?
Buchanan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Plugger's legs.
Plugger is trying to control Buchanan's posture but Buchanan avoids it.
Plugger seems to have recovered his senses.
Buchanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plugger keeps working.
Plugger parries the strikes from Buchanan easily there. Buchanan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Plugger to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plugger struggling a bit here.
Buchanan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Buchanan is looking to take a break and control but Plugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buchanan tries to move to full mount but Plugger actually manages to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plugger is looking to control Buchanan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plugger avoid being mounted?
Plugger is looking for a sweep. Buchanan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buchanan trying to control the action but Plugger is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Plugger trying to control here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buchanan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Plugger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plugger there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Buchanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Buchanan is looking to take a break and control but Plugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Buchanan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Buchanan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Plugger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Buchanan is in Plugger's guard.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.
Buchanan being controlled here momentarily.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger trying to control the position.
Buchanan trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan is really struggling to control Plugger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Buchanan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Plugger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Buchanan finds it's way through Plugger's defenses.
Pull Plugger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plugger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger takes one on the button.
Buchanan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buchanan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Plugger momentarily.
Plugger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plugger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Buchanan.
Buchanan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Buchanan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chase Buchanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buchanan stops Plugger from getting back to his feet.
Buchanan is looking to stall here but Plugger recovers full guard.
Buchanan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plugger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plugger looking for a sweep. Not yet Plugger, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Plugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Plugger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buchanan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buchanan cracks Plugger with a right hand to the side of the head.

Buchanan gets caught napping as Plugger dives in and scores a takedown. Buchanan manages to retain guard.
Plugger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Buchanan looking for a guillotine here but Plugger defends easily.
Plugger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buchanan is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Buchanan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Buchanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Buchanan wants to control but Plugger is keeping him busy.
Plugger wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buchanan trying to control the action but Plugger is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan tries to pass to full mount but Plugger defends it.
Plugger looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plugger keeps working.
Buchanan trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buchanan lands a nice shot that snaps Plugger's head back.
Buchanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plugger can do to turn this around?
Buchanan lands a lovely overhand right.

Plugger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger wants to free his trapped foot but Buchanan is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Plugger moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Buchanan.
Buchanan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buchanan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buchanan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Plugger wants to control but Buchanan passes into side.
Chase Buchanan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plugger prevents Buchanan from improving position.
Plugger can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan trying to control the position but Plugger is working away.
You can see the frustration on Plugger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buchanan trying to control the position but Plugger is working away.
Buchanan working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plugger is not content to let Buchanan control the position.
Pull Plugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchanan is staying tight to Plugger's torso, preventing him from escaping.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Buchanan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buchanan 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Buchanan!