Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Bonanno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutarque.
Plutarque takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonanno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Plutarque is rocked!
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonanno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Plutarque! Bonanno dives in looking to finish! Plutarque is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Bonanno!
After winning the bout, Benji Bonanno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Plutarque will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maldita misses the jab.
Plutarque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maldita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Plutarque.
Plutarque wants to clinch
and Maldita counters with a nice uppercut.
Plutarque moves to clinch but Maldita breaks away
and Maldita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Plutarque is rocked!
Maldita slaps away a takedown attempt from Plutarque, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Plutarque fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutarque wants to clinch but Maldita slips to the side
and Maldita counters with a crisp right that sends Plutarque to the canvas! Maldita follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velha Maldita!
During a confident post fight interview, Velha Maldita thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 66:Yamasaki vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Plutarque moves to clinch but Bean breaks away
and Bean counters with a series of strikes. Plutarque will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Plutarque moves into the clinch successfully.
Bean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plutarque is trying to stall.
Plutarque stalling in the clinch but Bean improves position. #TD2#
Bean has picked Plutarque up - he's going for a ride! Bean dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU2#
Bean gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Plutarque takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutarque shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bean sprawls well. Bean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Plutarque gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Plutarque instigates a clinch. #T1#
Plutarque content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bean slows down the pace here.
Bean tries to work over Plutarque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutarque misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Bean has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Plutarque is trying to keep an underhook but Bean manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Bean stands up and beckons Plutarque to join him on the feet.
Plutarque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Plutarque clinches up with Bean and pushes him back against the cage.
Plutarque gets through Bean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Bean has picked Plutarque up - he's going for a ride! Bean dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU2#
Bean stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Plutarque fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean wants to clinch.#CL2#
Bean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Bean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plutarque is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Bean has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Plutarque regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Bean gets to his feet - Plutarque follows without any prompting.
Plutarque finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Plutarque clinches up with Bean and pushes him back against the cage.
Bean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plutarque pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutarque throws out the jab.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plutarque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Bean is having none of it.
Plutarque has a takedown stuffed.#T3##CL2#
Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutarque tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
Plutarque looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Plutarque pulls guard effortlessly.
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Bean controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Bean stands and steps away. Plutarque gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutarque looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Bean clinches up against the cage.
Bean can't get the takedown.
Jean Michel Plutarque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.#TD2#
Bean jumps guard. #T4#
Plutarque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Plutarque looking to sit in guard and control but Bean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Bean stands up and waves to Plutarque to follow him. #CL2#
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bean lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean has Plutarque pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Plutarque manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Bean.
Bean throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plutarque blocks it with crossed arms.
Plutarque lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plutarque is trying to maintain a safe position but Bean gets an underhook and turns Plutarque into the cage.
Plutarque changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bean paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Bean clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Bean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Bean clinches. #TD2#
Bean has hold of one of Plutarque's legs. Plutarque is fighting the takedown attempt but Bean gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Plutarque is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Plutarque is pushing Bean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plutarque is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bean is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Plutarque to the mat. Plutarque regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Bean stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Plutarque in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean. #TD#
Plutarque jumps guard.
Plutarque controls Bean momentarily but Bean frees himself. #SU2#
Bean gets to his feet. Plutarque looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Plutarque wants to clinch but Bean slips to the side
and Bean counters with a three punch combo that has Plutarque backing up. Plutarque nods at Bean to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##TD#
Plutarque jumps guard and drags Bean to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bean must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Plutarque working for a triangle but Bean defends it easily. #SU2#
Bean gets to his feet. Plutarque looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Plutarque drives through and clinches with Bean against the cage.
Bean lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Bean is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Plutarque can't fight it off and eventually Bean manages to take the fight to the floor. Plutarque looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bean landing with the ground and pound.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Bean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Bean moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Plutarque jumps into guard, dragging Bean to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutarque wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Bean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Plutarque tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bean counters with a left and a right that stings Plutarque.
Bean tries to clinch but Plutarque is having none of it.
Plutarque goes for a double leg but Bean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bean continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Bean gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Plutarque is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plutarque wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bean is looking for a kimura here.
Bean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SU2#
Bean stands up out of the half guard.
Plutarque circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plutarque looks to throw a body kick
and Bean counters with a good, hard body kick but Plutarque shrugs it off.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Bean moves out of range. #CL2#
Bean drives through and clinches with Plutarque against the cage. #TD2#
Bean has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Plutarque regains guard immediately.
Bean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plutarque is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Plutarque tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Bean wriggles free and stands up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plutarque. #CL#
Plutarque moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutarque looking to stall. #TD#
Plutarque jumps into guard, dragging Bean to the mat.
Bean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bean won't allow Plutarque to sweep him here. #SU2#
Bean gets to his feet - Plutarque follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Bean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Bean circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Bean instigates a clinch.
Bean wants a takedown.
Bean tries to pull guard but Plutarque holds him up against the cage and eventually Bean drops back down to his feet.
Plutarque tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Plutarque back against the cage.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Bean tightens his grip and picks Plutarque up, before dumping him to the ground. Plutarque manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Plutarque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bean defends it easily.#SU2#
Bean stands up from Plutarque's guard - Bean perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Plutarque with a body shot.
Bean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean wants to clinch.#T1#
Plutarque shoots in and drives through. Bean sprawls well.#CL2#
Bean drives through and clinches with Plutarque against the cage. #TD2#
Bean turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Bean stands up and beckons Plutarque to his feet. #CL2#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Plutarque in a clinch.
Bean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plutarque just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jean Michel Plutarque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.
Bean is stalling here.
Plutarque tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Plutarque back against the cage.
Plutarque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutarque taking a breather.
Plutarque looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Plutarque would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mr Bean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2##TD#
Plutarque pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutarque trying to control the position. #SU2#
Bean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Plutarque blocks a head kick by Bean.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bean has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Plutarque regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Bean decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Plutarque, up you get! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plutarque missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
A short right from Plutarque on the inside.
Bean jumps guard but Plutarque turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Plutarque prevents a body shot from Bean. #TD#
Plutarque pulls guard. #SU2#
Bean stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Bean has managed to clinch.
Bean is trying to pull guard but Plutarque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mr Bean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bean as Plutarque tries to tie him up.
Bean is looking for a takedown.
Plutarque stalling the fight.
Bean looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Bean has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Plutarque clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Bean has his opponent's back but Plutarque is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Bean. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutarque misses with a two punch combination.
Plutarque doesn't manage to clinch there - Bean circles away.
Bean unleashes a big counter combination but Plutarque bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bean darts in and clinches Plutarque up against the cage.
Plutarque is pushing Bean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jean Michel Plutarque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plutarque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutarque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutarque blocks a body shot from Bean.
Plutarque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bean blocks a body shot from Plutarque.
Plutarque prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Bean.
Well Bean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Bean!

Event: HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Plutarque moves forwards but Zhitkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Zhitkov rushes Plutarque and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutarque.
I was talking to Plutarque's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Plutarque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutarque misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Plutarque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhitkov thuds a left hand into Plutarque's body.
Plutarque shoots in for a takedown but Zhitkov shows good takedown defense.
Zhitkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Zhitkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Plutarque as the two fighters clinch.
Plutarque blocks a body shot from Zhitkov.
Plutarque lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Plutarque decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Plutarque has his foot on Zhitkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhitkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhitkov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Plutarque working for a triangle but Zhitkov defends it easily.
Plutarque tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SU2#
Zhitkov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Plutarque, up you get! #TD#
Plutarque gets a takedown into half guard.
Zhitkov pushes Plutarque off looking to stand but Plutarque dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Plutarque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhitkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plutarque. #SUB#
Plutarque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhitkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plutarque.
Plutarque works his foot free and advances to mount. #ES2#
Zhitkov bucks Plutarque off and manages to get back to his feet! #T2#
Zhitkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutarque is just out of range.
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Zhitkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhitkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.#CL#
Plutarque forces Zhitkov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutarque has a couple of punches blocked by Zhitkov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zhitkov misses with some punches.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutarque blocking some punches.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Plutarque.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from Plutarque.
Zhitkov lands a right hand. #T3#
Plutarque can't find room to land a body shot as Zhitkov controls the action.
Zhitkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutarque.
A right hook to the body lands for Plutarque.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhitkov to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Zhitkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plutarque throws a series of punches but Zhitkov avoids them all with ease.
Plutarque wants to clinch up but Zhitkov keeps it at a distance.
Zhitkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Plutarque with a body shot.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhitkov throws out the jab.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Zhitkov is having none of it. #TD2#
Zhitkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Plutarque's guard.
Plutarque wants to stand but Zhitkov is controlling the position.
Plutarque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zhitkov's guard. #REVR#
Zhitkov wants to stand and escape but Plutarque is having none of it. #ES2#
Zhitkov kicks Plutarque off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhitkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutarque swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhitkov.#T4#
Plutarque shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhitkov but Zhitkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhitkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plutarque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhitkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Zhitkov pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plutarque.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zhitkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Plutarque, which made it look bad.
Zhitkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutarque manages to avoid it.
Zhitkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhitkov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Plutarque moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhitkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plutarque.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhitkov prevents a body shot from Plutarque.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jean Michel Plutarque will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zhitkov throws a hook but Plutarque avoids it easily.
Plutarque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhitkov.
Zhitkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutarque.
Zhitkov lands with a good body shot.
Zhitkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhitkov connects with a body shot.
Zhitkov throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Plutarque.
Plutarque shoots in but Zhitkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhitkov misses.
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutarque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhitkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plutarque wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutarque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhitkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plutarque's waist but Plutarque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhitkov off to one side.
Plutarque wants to clinch up but Zhitkov keeps it at a distance.
Plutarque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Plutarque looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Plutarque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhitkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutarque has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zhitkov after a bit of a struggle.
Plutarque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutarque taking a breather.
Plutarque misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhitkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutarque jumps guard but Zhitkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhitkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zhitkov tries to throw a body punch but Plutarque avoids it by throwing Zhitkov back against the cage.
Plutarque taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutarque.
Zhitkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Jean Michel Plutarque has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Zhitkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutarque's elbow.
Plutarque taking a breather. #TD#
Plutarque has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zhitkov uses from the top position.
Jean Michel Plutarque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Zhitkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Plutarque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhitkov throws out the jab.
Plutarque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhitkov.
Plutarque tries to counter by clinching up but Zhitkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Zhitkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhitkov throws a hook but Plutarque avoids it easily.
Plutarque lands a jab to Zhitkov's midsection.
Plutarque dodges the punch combination from Zhitkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutarque slips under a jab from Zhitkov.
Plutarque appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Plutarque finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Plutarque lands with a straight right. Zhitkov didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Plutarque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Plutarque pulls guard.
Zhitkov postures up. #T3#
Plutarque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhitkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plutarque manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zhitkov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plutarque prevents Zhitkov from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Zhitkov pushes Plutarque off and scrambles back to his feet.
Plutarque avoids the body shot from Zhitkov.
Plutarque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhitkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhitkov is breathing heavily.
Zhitkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Plutarque.
Plutarque shoots in but Zhitkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plutarque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhitkov.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhitkov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Plutarque rushes Zhitkov and presses him up against the cage.
Plutarque misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Plutarque misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Plutarque on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Plutarque fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhitkov.
Zhitkov wants to stall.
Zhitkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhitkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but Zhitkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Plutarque lands a nice uppercut.
Plutarque trying to stall but Zhitkov improves his position.
Plutarque misses with a body punch.
Plutarque lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhitkov or not.
Zhitkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhitkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhitkov.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zakhar Zhitkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Plutarque scores with a takedown into Zhitkov's guard.#ES2#
Zhitkov wriggles free and stands up.
Plutarque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plutarque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhitkov lands a body shot. #CL#
Plutarque gets a clinch.
Zhitkov tries to work over Plutarque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but Zhitkov has him pressed against the cage.
Zhitkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhitkov blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Plutarque manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Zhitkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Zhitkov clinches up with Plutarque and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Plutarque successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Plutarque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhitkov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhitkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Plutarque scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zhitkov misses with an uppercut.
Plutarque scores with a push kick.
Zhitkov lands with a good body shot.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Zhitkov pushes him off.#TD2#
Zhitkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutarque gets back to half guard.
Plutarque wants to control but Zhitkov is keeping busy.
Plutarque works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Zhitkov pushing down on Plutarque's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Zhitkov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Plutarque to get to his feet. #CL#
Plutarque rushes Zhitkov and presses him up against the cage.
Plutarque stalls.
Plutarque misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Plutarque manages to pull guard.
Zhitkov won't allow Plutarque to get back to his feet.
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Zhitkov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Plutarque is looking for a triangle but Zhitkov pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Plutarque is working an open guard so Zhitkov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zakhar Zhitkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Zhitkov scores with a jab. Plutarque acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhitkov swings for the body but Plutarque moves out of range.
Zhitkov lands a nice shot that snaps Plutarque's head back.
Zhitkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhitkov throws an off balance right hand
and Plutarque counters with a stiff right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Plutarque - that will leave a mark!
Zhitkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhitkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhitkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhitkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Plutarque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Plutarque closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Plutarque has hold of Zhitkov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zhitkov seems comfortable defending it but Plutarque has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zhitkov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zhitkov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Plutarque couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Michel Plutarque!
Jean Michel Plutarque decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 60:Caceres vs Wallace
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Plutarque shoots in looking for a takedown. Kadurov tries to sprawl out of it but Plutarque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kadurov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kadurov thuds a left hand into Plutarque's body.#TD2#
Plutarque closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kadurov to the mat! Kadurov manages to get full guard.
Plutarque looking to sit in guard and control but Kadurov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadurov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plutarque is trying to control the position but Kadurov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kadurov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Plutarque is looking for a triangle but Kadurov pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Kadurov content to stall in guard here.
Plutarque tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Plutarque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadurov defends it easily.
Plutarque is trying to control the position but Kadurov postures up.
Plutarque being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Plutarque has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kadurov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Plutarque.
Plutarque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kadurov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plutarque is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kadurov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kadurov controlling from side mount.
Kadurov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Plutarque is looking for a sweep.
Kadurov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Plutarque is trying to improve his position.
Plutarque is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kadurov working the head with strikes.
Plutarque is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Kadurov 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.
Plutarque tries to buck Kadurov off but Kadurov is having none of it.
Kadurov controls the position.
Further stalling from Kadurov.
Kadurov lands some shots froms side control.
Kadurov controls the position.
Plutarque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kadurov lands an elbow. #T4#
Plutarque can't do much from the bottom here.
Kadurov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plutarque some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov is chipping away with strikes.
Plutarque looks to move to half guard but instead Kadurov has passed into mount! Damn!
Plutarque is looking to get to half guard.
Kadurov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Plutarque tries to hold on but Kadurov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kadurov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kadurov looking to finish Plutarque with some ground and pound. This is bad for Plutarque!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kadurov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kadurov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Plutarque manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kadurov tries to score a body lock takedown but Plutarque shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plutarque lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Plutarque fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutarque taking a breather.
Plutarque is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Plutarque has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kadurov uses from the top position.
Kadurov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kadurov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Plutarque's head.#T1#
Kadurov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plutarque wants to sweep but no luck.
Kadurov 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.
Plutarque wants to control the position but Kadurov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kadurov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Plutarque actively working from the bottom here.
Plutarque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kadurov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kadurov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kadurov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kadurov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Plutarque is looking to get back to is feet but Kadurov passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Plutarque regains half guard.
Kadurov is taking a breather. Plutarque 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.#SUB2#
Plutarque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plutarque is trying to stand.
Kadurov stalling.
Plutarque wants to get back to his feet.
Kadurov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Plutarque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plutarque tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kadurov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kadurov controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kadurov.
Kadurov raining down shots from the mount!
Plutarque can't escape the position.
Kadurov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Plutarque is desperately trying to improve his position but Kadurov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kadurov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kadurov unloading with bombs!
Kadurov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Plutarque's face. #ROC#Plutarque is rocked!
Kadurov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Plutarque! More shots from Kadurov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Kadurov!
Rustam Kadurov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crowder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Plutarque tries for a takedown but Crowder circles away easily#TD#
and Crowder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crowder.
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Crowder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crowder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crowder lands a couple of elbows.
Crowder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowder stopping the sweep attempt from Plutarque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutarque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crowder controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plutarque is on top in guard. #REVB#
Crowder trying to control the position. #T1#
Crowder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Plutarque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Crowder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crowder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plutarque postures up in Crowder's guard and throws a big left but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plutarque looking to pass the guard.
Plutarque trying to move into half guard but instead Crowder has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Crowder with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Plutarque keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
Plutarque wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Crowder is now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plutarque wants to improve his position but Crowder is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crowder lands a nice short elbow.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Plutarque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Plutarque's hands, connecting with Plutarque's forehead.
Plutarque has hold of Crowder's hands but Crowder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder trying to mount his opponent but Plutarque defends it.
Crowder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plutarque is staying active underneath Crowder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crowder is taking a breather. Plutarque 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.#T3#
Plutarque wants to control but Crowder is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crowder lands a nice short elbow.
Crowder stalling.
Plutarque slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Plutarque keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
Crowder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plutarque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crowder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crowder passes into half guard.
Plutarque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crowder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Plutarque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plutarque.#SUB2#
Plutarque looking for a guillotine here but Crowder defends easily.
Crowder controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plutarque keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Plutarque is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Plutarque with a nice cross.
Crowder swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder throws a sloppy head kick and Plutarque moves out of range easily.
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
As Plutarque backs away, Crowder returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crowder swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crowder swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutarque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutarque looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crowder tries to counter with a takedown but Plutarque is quick to defend against it.
Plutarque fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crowder tries to counter with a takedown but Plutarque is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Crowder tries to land a leg kick but Plutarque saw it coming and moves away.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Crowder pushes him off.
Crowder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Plutarque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Plutarque is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Plutarque with a poor takedown
and Plutarque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plutarque closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plutarque has a takedown stuffed.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Michel Plutarque.#T2#
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque blocks a leg kick.
Boyd Crowder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowder loads up on a big right hand but Plutarque slips the punch.
Plutarque wants to clinch but Crowder slips to the side#TD#
and Crowder counters with a single leg into guard. Plutarque didn't expect that.
Plutarque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crowder scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder advances to half guard.
Plutarque is in trouble now - Crowder has advanced to mount!
Plutarque is squirming around, avoiding Crowder's attempts to control the action.
Plutarque is trying to escape the mount.
Crowder with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Plutarque really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crowder lands a couple of good shots and Plutarque has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Crowder has Plutarque flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC#Plutarque is rocked!
Crowder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Plutarque is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
You can see the frustration on Plutarque's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Plutarque seems to have recovered his senses.
Plutarque is covering up but some of the strikes from Crowder are getting through and doing damage.
Plutarque tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutarque can do to turn this around?
Crowder controlling the position easily from mount.
Crowder looking to finish Plutarque with some ground and pound. This is bad for Plutarque!
Crowder looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Plutarque can't escape the position.
Crowder lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutarque tries to reverse the position but Crowder maintains control.
Boyd Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Crowder looking to secure an arm triangle but Plutarque defends it well. #SUB#
Crowder is working for a guillotine from mount but Plutarque frees his head quite easily.
Plutarque is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crowder dominating with strikes here.
Plutarque takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Plutarque misses.
Crowder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crowder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutarque misses with a double jab #TD#
and Crowder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Plutarque wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crowder manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Plutarque works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Plutarque keeps moving.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crowder connects with a nice short shot to Plutarque's temple. #T1#
Crowder works his way into full mount!
Crowder wants to control the pace but Plutarque is squirming around nicely.
Plutarque taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Plutarque that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Crowder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plutarque is looking to escape.
Crowder controlling from mount.
Plutarque takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crowder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
Crowder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crowder content just to control the position here.
Plutarque bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Crowder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plutarque wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Crowder wants to sweep but no luck.
Plutarque wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Plutarque stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Boyd Crowder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Plutarque wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Plutarque throws a big right hand that misses.
Crowder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plutarque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crowder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plutarque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder managing to control the position.
Plutarque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
Crowder managing to control the position.
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plutarque is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crowder is controlling Plutarque's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Plutarque closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Crowder counters with a shoot takedown. Plutarque fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Plutarque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jean Michel Plutarque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crowder tries to free his leg and advance position but Plutarque is retaining full guard.
Crowder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Plutarque is looking for a sweep.
Plutarque looks to move to half guard but instead Crowder has passed into mount! Damn!

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crowder 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder!

Event: HFC Fight Night 9
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Plutarque is looking to clinch. #CL#
Bean clinches up with Plutarque and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bean has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Plutarque uses from the top position.
Bean is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Plutarque from controlling successfully.
Plutarque won't allow Bean to get back to his feet.
Plutarque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bean being controlled here, momentarily. #ES#
Bean kicks Plutarque off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bean closes the distance and pushes Plutarque back into the cage.
Plutarque is looking for a takedown.
Plutarque scores with a nice hook to the head.
Plutarque jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bean walks away with a smile on his face. Plutarque gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bean wants it to stay on the feet.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Michel Plutarque.#CL#
Bean closes the distance and pushes Plutarque back into the cage.#T1#
Bean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plutarque.
Plutarque misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutarque wants a takedown.
Plutarque fails to pull guard.
Bean tries for a takedown but Plutarque manages to get underhooks.
Bean tries for a takedown but Plutarque manages to get underhooks.
Plutarque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Bean is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Plutarque can't fight it off and eventually Bean manages to take the fight to the floor. Plutarque looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bean stopping the sweep attempt from Plutarque.#SU#
Bean stands up from Plutarque's guard - Bean perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Plutarque is defended easily by Bean.#T2#
Plutarque tries to clinch but Bean is having none of it.
Plutarque misses with a few strikes there.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Bean is having none of it. #CL2#
Plutarque takes the fight into the clinch.
Plutarque scores with a shoulder strike.
Bean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plutarque.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Plutarque up against the cage.#TD#
Bean has Plutarque pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bean pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Plutarque tumbling to the mat - Bean dives into Plutarque's guard.
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plutarque is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Bean stands up from Plutarque's guard - Bean perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##CL#
Bean rushes Plutarque and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plutarque is pressed up against the cage. Bean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plutarque down to the mat. Plutarque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Plutarque clinches.
Plutarque tries to score a body lock takedown but Bean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bean trying to control the position but instead, Plutarque has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bean into the cage.#TD#
Bean is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Plutarque can't fight it off and eventually Bean manages to take the fight to the floor. Plutarque looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Bean gets to his feet. Plutarque looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jean Michel Plutarque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Plutarque decides to pull guard.
Plutarque working a defensive guard here. #T4##SUB2#
Plutarque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bean defends well.#SU#
Bean stands and steps away. Plutarque gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Plutarque in a clinch.
Bean can't get the takedown.
Plutarque looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Plutarque.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Bean has Plutarque pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bean pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Plutarque tumbling to the mat - Bean dives into Plutarque's guard.#SU#
Bean decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Plutarque, up you get!
Plutarque dives in for a single leg takedown but Bean sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Bean instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Plutarque ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Plutarque no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Bean dominated that round.
That's time! Bean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Bean takes the fight into the clinch.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutarque prevents a takedown attempt there.
Plutarque lands a nice uppercut.
Plutarque is looking for a takedown.
Plutarque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bean misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Plutarque has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bean seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Plutarque can turn it around.
Bean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Plutarque walks away with a smile on his face. Bean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plutarque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bean lands with a slapping head kick.
Bean wants to clinch up but Plutarque keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bean moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Bean has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Plutarque clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
Bean trying to control momentarily.
Plutarque rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Plutarque is trying to get back to full guard.
Plutarque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plutarque.
Bean preventing the sweep. #SU#
Bean stands up from Plutarque's guard - Bean perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Bean. No joy for Plutarque on that attempt.
Plutarque tries to clinch there but Bean circles away.
Bean half committed to a counter leg kick.
Plutarque closes the distance and clinches up with Bean, looking for a takedown. Plutarque pushes Bean against the cage but Bean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Michel Plutarque.#CL#
Bean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plutarque, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Plutarque blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Bean jumps into guard, dragging Plutarque to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plutarque stops Bean from standing up. #ES#
Bean has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Plutarque has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bean turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Plutarque throws Bean to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bean instigates a clinch.
Plutarque is trying to drag Bean to the mat but Bean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Bean decides to pull guard.
Plutarque prevents Bean from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Bean has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Plutarque off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Plutarque cracks Bean with an open hand slap.
Bean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutarque can do to turn this around?
Plutarque wants to clinch.#T3#
Bean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bean wants it to stay on the feet.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Bean is having none of it.
Bean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bean wants to clinch.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bean instigates a clinch.
Bean taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Plutarque jumps into guard, dragging Bean to the mat. #SU#
Bean stands and steps away. Plutarque gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Plutarque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Plutarque gets control of Bean's arms and successfully pulls guard. Plutarque will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plutarque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Bean has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Plutarque is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plutarque avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Bean gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Plutarque regains guard. #SUB2#
Plutarque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plutarque wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Plutarque is looking for a triangle here but Bean uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Plutarque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plutarque tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bean presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Bean dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bean wants to clinch.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Bean. #CL#
Bean moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Bean successfully pulls guard.
Bean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Plutarque is controlling him.
Plutarque tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard. #ES#
Bean manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutarque is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Plutarque wants to clinch up but Bean keeps it at a distance.
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Plutarque pushes him off.
Plutarque lands with a nice combination. Bean backs away looking to recover.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1##CL#
Bean drives through and clinches with Plutarque against the cage.
Bean is trying to drag Plutarque to the mat but Plutarque just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Plutarque working aggressively here.
Bean prevents a body shot from Plutarque.
Plutarque throws a head punch that misses.
Bean looking for a takedown.
Plutarque lands a shoulder strike.
Bean prevents the takedown attempt.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Michel Plutarque.
Plutarque struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Mr Bean has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but Bean won't allow it.
Plutarque tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bean smiles and moves away.
Plutarque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bean is looking to clinch.
Plutarque throws a combination that misses
and Bean counters with a good, hard body kick but Plutarque shrugs it off.
Plutarque shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bean counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plutarque swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Bean darts in and clinches Plutarque up against the cage.
Plutarque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bean effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Bean jumps into guard, dragging Plutarque to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Bean pushes Plutarque off and gets back to his feet.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Plutarque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plutarque feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Plutarque rushes Bean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plutarque tries to score a body lock takedown but Bean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plutarque gets underhooks to prevent Bean's takedown attempt. #TD#
Bean is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Plutarque can't fight it off and eventually Bean manages to take the fight to the floor. Plutarque looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Bean gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Bean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plutarque tries to clinch up
and Bean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Plutarque misses with a takedown attempt - Bean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mr Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plutarque darts in trying to clinch
and Bean counters with a left and a right that stings Plutarque.
Mr Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutarque tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bean defends well and Plutarque ends up having to push Bean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Plutarque.
Bean lands with a nice combination. Plutarque backs away looking to recover.
Mr Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bean tries to clinch but Plutarque is having none of it. #CL#
Bean has Plutarque up against the cage in a clinch. #T4##TD#
Bean has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Plutarque is trying to keep an underhook but Bean manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Bean stands up out of the half guard.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bean. Plutarque shrugs it off though.
Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jean Michel Plutarque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plutarque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Bean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Plutarque throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Bean counters by clinching up.
Plutarque working aggressively here.
Bean blocks an uppercut.
Plutarque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutarque misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bean 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Bean!

Event: HFC Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Khamaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khamaev scores with punches from side control.
Khamaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Khamaev tries to score with some ground and pound. Plutarque controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamaev looks up at the clock and then as Plutarque takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khamaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khamaev landing a few strikes.
Plutarque taking punishment in the form of punches.
Khamaev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Plutarque sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Khamaev tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Plutarque's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plutarque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Khamaev working the head and body with strikes.
Khamaev throwing shots but Plutarque is blocking nicely.
Khamaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khamaev working over Plutarque with some ground and pound. Plutarque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khamaev working over Plutarque with some ground and pound. Plutarque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khamaev working over Plutarque with some ground and pound. Plutarque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Khamaev is controlling the pace.
Khamaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khamaev drops an elbow to the side of Plutarque's head. #SUB2#
Plutarque looking for submissions off his back.
Plutarque wants to improve his position but Khamaev is controlling well.
Khamaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Plutarque with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Plutarque manages to get to full guard.
Khamaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Khamaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khamaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Plutarque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khamaev distracts Plutarque with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Plutarque looking for a sweep. Not yet Plutarque, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khamaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khamaev passes Plutarque's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khamaev working over Plutarque with some ground and pound. Plutarque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Plutarque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khamaev scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Plutarque is rocked!
Khamaev working over Plutarque with some ground and pound. Plutarque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Plutarque is still in real trouble! Can Khamaev finish him?
We've been hearing good reports from Khamaev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Khamaev is nestled in close to Plutarque, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khamaev prevents Plutarque from improving his position.
Khamaev working Plutarque over with strikes.
Khamaev lands a big elbow - Plutarque is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Khamaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chimzat Khamaev!
A very excited looking Chimzat Khamaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 45:Handerson vs Maan 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
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.#CL#
Plutarque has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch. #BC2#
Hammer manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Plutarque has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
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 #KD2#
and Hammer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Plutarque! Hammer lets Plutarque back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Plutarque is rocked!#T1#
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.#CL#
Plutarque moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Plutarque seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Hammer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Plutarque looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
Plutarque avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.

Event: HFC 42:Raynard vs Plutarque
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Plutarque forces Raynard back against the cage and clinches.
Raynard cracks Plutarque with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Raynard.
Raynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutarque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raynard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raynard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plutarque or not.
Raynard throws an elbow that misses.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plutarque tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raynard smiles and moves away.
Plutarque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raynard. #CL2#
Plutarque clinches with his opponent.
Plutarque jumps guard but Raynard stands there with Plutarque around his waist. Plutarque gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marlon Raynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Michel Plutarque.
A body shot lands from Raynard.
Plutarque is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Raynard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raynard.
Plutarque looks winded!
Raynard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Raynard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard gets through Plutarque's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plutarque's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Plutarque jumps guard but Raynard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Raynard on the inside. #BC#
Raynard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raynard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raynard feints with a jab and clips Plutarque right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Plutarque is sent crashing into the canvas and Raynard leaps in for the kill! Plutarque tries to get to his feet but Raynard is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Plutarque is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard retains his welterweight title!
Marlon Raynard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 40:Standifer vs John
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Nox coming out on top.#CL#
Plutarque closes the distance and clinches.
Plutarque tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nox smiles and moves away. #CL#
Plutarque darts in and clinches Nox up against the cage.
Nox is trying to push Plutarque away but Plutarque has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nox blocks a body shot from Plutarque.
Nox's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Plutarque is looking for a takedown.
Nox has had enough of the clinch but Plutarque keeps him there for the moment.
Plutarque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nox backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutarque.
I was talking to Plutarque's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nox is trying to break the clinch but Plutarque has him pressed against the cage.
Nox can't break the clinch.
Plutarque jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nox walks away with a smile on his face. Plutarque gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plutarque circles away quickly and effectively.
Plutarque tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nox swivels and escapes.
Plutarque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plutarque is looking to clinch.
Nox lands a really nice looking cross but Plutarque seems unphased. #CL#
Plutarque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nox working hard to break the clinch.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plutarque tries to break the clinch but Nox is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Plutarque.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nox to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Plutarque ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Plutarque no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2##SUB#
Plutarque has his foot on Nox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nox works his way back into a safe position though.
Nox sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Plutarque working for a triangle but Nox defends it easily.
Nox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Plutarque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nox defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Nox stands up and waves to Plutarque to follow him. #T3##CL#
Plutarque has closed the distance and engaged Nox in a clinch. #TD#
Plutarque jumps guard.
Nox trying to control the position from guard on top but Plutarque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plutarque trying to keep a closed guard but Nox is proving a slippery customer.
Nox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Plutarque looking for a sweep. Not yet Plutarque, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Plutarque throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nox escapes and throws Plutarque's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Plutarque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plutarque is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nox wants to free his trapped foot but Plutarque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plutarque is pressing down on Nox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Plutarque has his foot on Nox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nox works his way back into a safe position though.
Plutarque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Michel Plutarque 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.#R2#
Nox misses with a double jab.
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Nox circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Plutarque drives through and clinches with Nox against the cage.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but Nox has him pressed against the cage.
Plutarque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Plutarque fails to land.
Plutarque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nox can do to turn this around?
Plutarque lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox can't break the clinch.
Plutarque jumps guard but Nox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutarque jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nox walks away with a smile on his face. Plutarque gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nox scores with a hook.#T1#
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Plutarque rushes Nox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plutarque jumps guard but Nox stands there with Plutarque around his waist. Plutarque gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but Nox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Plutarque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutarque jumps guard but Nox stands there with Plutarque around his waist. Plutarque gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Plutarque has him pressed against the cage.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Plutarque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.#T2#
Plutarque takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Plutarque tries to clinch there but Nox circles away.
It seemed like Nox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Nox misses.
Nox connects with the punch.
Nox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Plutarque tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutarque closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nox counters with a nice uppercut.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Nox pushes him off.
Nox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nox looks to throw the jab but Plutarque is out of range.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Nox pushes him off.
As Plutarque backs off Nox throws a huge counter combo but Plutarque manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Nox misses with a few strikes there.
Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Plutarque drops his hands momentarily and Nox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Plutarque 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nox fails to land with a series of punches.
Nox lands with a straight right. Plutarque didn't see that one coming.
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Nox circles away and keeps his distance.
Plutarque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Plutarque moves into the clinch.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but Nox has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Nox breaks from the clinch.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nox lands a really nice looking cross but Plutarque seems unphased.
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nox! But no joy.
Nox tries to bum rush Plutarque with a series of wild strikes but Plutarque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutarque tries to clinch there but Nox circles away.
It seemed like Nox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Plutarque tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Plutarque fails with the takedown.
Nox digs a good hook to Plutarque's body.
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nox cracks a nice hook into Plutarque's ribs.
Nox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nox lands a two punch combo.
Nox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Nox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nox.
Plutarque tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nox counters with a nice uppercut.
Plutarque tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutarque is looking to clinch.
Nox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Plutarque misses with a two punch combination.
Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Nox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plutarque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Plutarque doesn't manage to clinch there - Nox circles away.
Nox keeps the fight on the outside.
Nox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Nox looks to move away, Plutarque throws a big counter combo but Nox just gets out of the way.
Plutarque doesn't manage to clinch there - Nox circles away.
Nox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Nox moves out of range.
Nox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nox to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nox tries to break free but Plutarque pushes him back against the cage.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but Nox holds him up against the cage and eventually Plutarque drops back down to his feet.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nox to keep the fight standing.
Plutarque jumps guard but Nox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nox is trying to break free.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nox to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Plutarque tries to pull guard but Nox won't allow it.
Nox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nox is looking to break free of the clinch but Plutarque has double underhooks.
Plutarque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutarque working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nox as Plutarque tries to tie him up.
Plutarque lands a shoulder strike.
Plutarque keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nox's efforts to push away.#TD#
Plutarque pulls Nox into guard.
Nox looking to pass the guard.
Nox wants to stand but Plutarque is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Plutarque is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Plutarque has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nox doesn't defend quickly enough and Plutarque has managed to lock this one up! Can Nox escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Plutarque on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jean Michel Plutarque!

Event: HFC 37: Chenevert vs Nemkov 2
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Tekd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Plutarque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tekd.
Plutarque doesn't manage to clinch there - Tekd circles away.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch but Tekd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plutarque wants to clinch but Tekd slips to the side#TD2#
and Tekd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Plutarque!
Plutarque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tekd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tekd controlling the position.
Plutarque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tekd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plutarque takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tekd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plutarque. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tekd scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tekd lands a nice forearm strike.
Plutarque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tekd trying to control the pace.
Tekd is pressing down on Plutarque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plutarque is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Plutarque has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Tekd. Oh but Plutarque has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Tekd goes limp - he's gone! Plutarque jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jean Michel Plutarque!

Event: HFC 33:Mogh vs Njagi
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kendrick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kendrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Kendrick moves away
enabling Kendrick to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Plutarque closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Plutarque breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plutarque tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kendrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutarque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kendrick stuffs the takedown attempt from Plutarque. Plutarque gets slowly back to his feet.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Plutarque has managed to clinch.
Plutarque tries to score a body lock takedown but Kendrick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Plutarque gets control of Kendrick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Plutarque will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Plutarque looking for a triangle here. Kendrick is fighting it but it looks tight! Plutarque pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kendrick is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jean Michel Plutarque!

Event: HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Plutarque is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plutarque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pearson lands a jab.
Pearson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Plutarque is out of range and Pearson settles back down.
Plutarque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutarque tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutarque closes the distance and clinches up with Pearson, looking for a takedown. Plutarque pushes Pearson against the cage but Pearson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plutarque is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Pearson is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Pearson is having none of it.
Plutarque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pearson finds it's way round the side to connect with Plutarque's head.
Plutarque tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Plutarque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Pearson.
Plutarque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pearson connects with a body shot.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Pearson looks to move away, Plutarque throws a big counter combo but Pearson just gets out of the way.
Pearson cracks Plutarque with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plutarque is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Pearson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Pearson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2022

#R1#
Plutarque goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.
Lancaster throws a big counter combination but Plutarque scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lancaster lands a really nice looking cross but Plutarque seems unphased.
Lancaster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lancaster misses with a few strikes there.
Lancaster misses with a few strikes there.
Plutarque tries to counter with a clinch but Lancaster shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Plutarque moves into range and clinches up with Lancaster.
Plutarque keeps control of Lancaster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lancaster is trying to force a seperation but Plutarque has the dominant position.
Plutarque using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lancaster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lancaster prevents the takedown attempt.
Lancaster is trying to break the clinch but Plutarque has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Plutarque pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Plutarque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lancaster defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutarque tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Plutarque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lancaster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lancaster has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Plutarque to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lancaster is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Plutarque pulls down on the head and he's put Lancaster to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jean Michel Plutarque!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yobachukwu circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Yobachukwu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Plutarque's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yobachukwu postures up.
Yobachukwu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yobachukwu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Plutarque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yobachukwu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yobachukwu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plutarque wants to stand but Yobachukwu is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Plutarque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plutarque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Plutarque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yobachukwu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yobachukwu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Plutarque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yobachukwu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Plutarque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Plutarque is looking for a triangle but Yobachukwu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Plutarque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yobachukwu defends well.#SUB2#
Plutarque looking for a guillotine here but Yobachukwu defends easily. #T2#
Yobachukwu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yobachukwu advances position into side control!
Yobachukwu taking a breather here. #T3#
Plutarque wants to control but Yobachukwu postures up.
Plutarque is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plutarque regains half guard.
Yobachukwu prevents Plutarque from improving his position.#SUB2#
Plutarque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yobachukwu pulls his head out easily.
Plutarque wants to control but Yobachukwu is keeping busy.
Plutarque tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Plutarque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Plutarque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Yobachukwu stalling.
Plutarque trying to hold on to Yobachukwu's head to control him but Yobachukwu postures up.
Yobachukwu prevents Plutarque from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plutarque is trying to control but can't.
Yobachukwu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Plutarque is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Michel Plutarque will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Plutarque closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Yobachukwu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yobachukwu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Plutarque looking for a guillotine here but Yobachukwu defends easily. #SUB2#
Yobachukwu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Plutarque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yobachukwu is aware though and is defending well.
Yobachukwu preventing the sweep. #T1#
Yobachukwu content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Plutarque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yobachukwu defends well.
Yobachukwu looking to pass the guard.
Yobachukwu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Plutarque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yobachukwu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yobachukwu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plutarque looking for a sweep. Not yet Plutarque, not yet. #SUB2#
Plutarque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Plutarque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Plutarque being controlled here, momentarily.
Yobachukwu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Plutarque has an active guard here but Yobachukwu has managed to pass into half guard.
Yobachukwu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Plutarque is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Plutarque looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Plutarque looking for submissions off his back.
Yobachukwu wants to pass the guard but Plutarque is defending well.
Plutarque regains full guard. Nicely done.
Plutarque working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Plutarque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yobachukwu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Plutarque is tightening it up a little... Yobachukwu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Yobachukwu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Yobachukwu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Plutarque!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jean Michel Plutarque!

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