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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Michel Plutarque (ranked 2156 p4p, 2320 weight class) and Chad Hammer (ranked 285 p4p, 304 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Michel Plutarque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
Plutarque throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
Plutarque takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Plutarque has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Plutarque has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Plutarque darts in trying to clinch
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plutarque misses with a combination
and Hammer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Plutarque! Hammer lets Plutarque back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Plutarque is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutarque wants to clinch.
Oh Plutarque is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Plutarque moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Plutarque seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Plutarque looking to pass the guard.
Hammer is looking for a triangle but Plutarque pushes his legs off easily.
Hammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Our spies down at at BLK ELITE MASTERS inform us that Hammer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Plutarque tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Plutarque is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Plutarque trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plutarque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plutarque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plutarque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutarque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plutarque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plutarque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Plutarque got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plutarque has managed to get both his arms back between Hammer's legs - danger averted.
Hammer pushes a forearm under Plutarque's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Plutarque is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Hammer!
After winning the bout, Chad Hammer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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