PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janne Plomeros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Solmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Plomeros
vs
Solmu

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Plomeros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Solmu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plomeros shoots for a takedown but Solmu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plomeros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solmu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Solmu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Solmu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Plomeros tries to hold on but Solmu pushes him away.
Plomeros is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plomeros taking shots to the head.
Solmu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Plomeros hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Solmu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Solmu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Solmu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solmu looking to finish Plomeros with some ground and pound. This is bad for Plomeros!
Solmu content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solmu looking to control but Plomeros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solmu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Solmu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Plomeros wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Solmu.
Plomeros taking shots to the head.
Solmu won't let Plomeros get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Plomeros is controlling an arm, preventing Solmu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Solmu landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solmu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Plomeros can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Plomeros is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Plomeros is breathing heavily.
Plomeros is bucking up trying to escape but Solmu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Plomeros wants to control but Solmu is having none of it.

Solmu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Plomeros is now in Solmu's guard. A big mistake from Solmu there, giving up the dominant position!
Solmu keeping full guard, as Plomeros tries to pass.
Solmu keeping moving, preventing Plomeros from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plomeros wants to pass the guard but Solmu is keeping the position.
Plomeros wants to control from the top but Solmu keeps moving.
Solmu controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Plomeros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solmu keeping moving, preventing Plomeros from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Plomeros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Plomeros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Solmu counters with a shoot takedown. Plomeros fights it but they end up in guard.

Solmu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Solmu prevents Plomeros from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plomeros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solmu wants to control from the top but Plomeros keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taisto Solmu 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.

Plomeros clinches up with Solmu and pushes him back against the cage.
Plomeros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solmu fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Solmu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Solmu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Solmu wants to control the pace but Plomeros is squirming around nicely.
Plomeros is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Plomeros is controlling an arm, preventing Solmu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Solmu lands with some strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plomeros keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plomeros is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Solmu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Plomeros sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Plomeros is defending against the submission attempts here by Solmu.
Plomeros is trying is best to control the position here.
Solmu wants to free his trapped foot but Plomeros is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taisto Solmu has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solmu stalling away here and it's allowed Plomeros to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Solmu wants to control from the top but Plomeros keeps moving.
Plomeros seems keen to control Solmu's posture.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plomeros stopping the sweep attempt from Solmu.
Solmu keeping moving, preventing Plomeros from controlling successfully.

Plomeros drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plomeros jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Plomeros wants to control from the top but Solmu keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Plomeros trying to move into half guard but instead Solmu has managed to sweep!
Plomeros keeping moving, preventing Solmu from controlling successfully.
Solmu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Solmu looking to pass the guard.
Plomeros controls Solmu momentarily but Solmu frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Solmu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Plomeros was covering up waiting for the punch and Solmu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taisto Solmu 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!

Plomeros scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Plomeros controlling the pace.
Solmu is trying to stand.

Plomeros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solmu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plomeros.
Plomeros is keen to just control but Solmu is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solmu wants to control but Plomeros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plomeros slows the pace down in half guard.
Plomeros wants to control but Solmu is keeping him busy.
Plomeros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Solmu with a poor takedown

and Plomeros counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Solmu!
Solmu holds of for dear life.
Plomeros tries to control but Solmu wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Solmu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Solmu can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Plomeros cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Plomeros looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plomeros tries to control but Solmu wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Solmu wants to hold on but Plomeros pushes him away.
Solmu can't escape the position.
Solmu is squirming around, avoiding Plomeros's attempts to control the action.
Plomeros in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Janne Plomeros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taisto Solmu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solmu is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Plomeros showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Solmu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Solmu!