PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Plumpman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mocha Latte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latte is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vauvan teko homma. On his way into the cage it seems that Kalle Plumpman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kalle Plumpman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Plumpman
vs
Latte

175 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Plumpman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mocha Latte!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Plumpman lands an overhand right.
Plumpman lands a nice looking body shot.
Plumpman lands a glancing blow to the side of Latte's head.
Latte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plumpman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Latte somewhat.
Jab from Plumpman.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Plumpman cracks Latte with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Latte looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Plumpman finish him?
Latte dodges the punch combination from Plumpman.
Plumpman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Latte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Plumpman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Latte looks gassed!
Plumpman throws a series of punches but Latte avoids them all with ease.
Plumpman misses with the combination.
Plumpman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Latte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plumpman tries to avoid it but Latte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plumpman to the ground. Plumpman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kalle Plumpman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte.
Latte gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plumpman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plumpman throws an overhand right that lands on Latte's shoulder, as Latte tries to avoid the shot.
Plumpman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Latte moves away.
Latte tries to clinch but Plumpman moves away
and Plumpman counters with a one-two to the body.
Latte fails with the takedown
and Plumpman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plumpman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Plumpman scores with the left hand. Latte knows he should have avoided that one.
Plumpman misses with a hook. Latte ducked under it nicely.
Plumpman scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Plumpman.
Latte is trying desperately to land a takedown but Plumpman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Latte.
Plumpman scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Plumpman.
Nice uppercut there from Plumpman.
Plumpman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plumpman scores with a hook.
Plumpman misses with a straight left.

Plumpman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Plumpman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Latte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latte is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Latte wants to control but Plumpman is keeping busy.
Plumpman is keen to just control but Latte is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Kalle Plumpman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Latte misses with a takedown attempt
and Plumpman counters with a stiff right hand.
Plumpman just misses with a punch to the body.
Plumpman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Latte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latte drops his hands momentarily and Plumpman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Plumpman shoots in and gets a takedown into Latte's guard.
Plumpman controlling from the top position.
Latte looking to control but Plumpman passes into half guard.
Plumpman trying to mount his opponent but Latte defends it.
Plumpman is trying to control the action in half guard but Latte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plumpman slows the pace down in half guard.
Plumpman is trying to control the action in half guard but Latte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Plumpman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Latte is squirming around, avoiding Plumpman's attempts to control the action.
Plumpman fails to move to back control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Latte is squirming around, avoiding Plumpman's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Plumpman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Latte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Plumpman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Plumpman wants to get back to full guard.
Latte trying to control the action but Plumpman is working from the bottom.
Plumpman is looking to improve his position.
Latte works his foot free and advances to mount.

Latte working for a guillotine from mount but Plumpman is in no mood to give up.
Plumpman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Latte can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Latte is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Plumpman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Latte prevents Plumpman from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plumpman tries to hold on but Latte postures up.
Latte trying to control but Plumpman is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plumpman is looking to improve his position but Latte isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Latte looking to control but Plumpman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Latte looking to secure an arm triangle but Plumpman defends it well.
Plumpman is looking to improve his position but Latte isn't that keen on the idea.
Plumpman tries to lock up and control but Latte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plumpman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plumpman tries to hold on but Latte postures up.

Plumpman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Latte.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Latte tries to control but Plumpman wriggling away.
Plumpman tries to lock up and control but Latte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Latte with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Latte is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Plumpman has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Latte thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Plumpman tries to hold on but Latte pushes him away.
Plumpman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plumpman wants to control but Latte is having none of it.

Latte looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plumpman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mocha Latte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Plumpman tries to bum rush Latte with a series of wild strikes but Latte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Latte has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Plumpman misses.
Plumpman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Latte was well out of range. Poor timing from Plumpman.
Kalle Plumpman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plumpman misses with a combination

and Latte counters by moving into the clinch.

Plumpman jumps into guard, dragging Latte to the mat.
Latte not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Plumpman wants to sweep but no luck.
Plumpman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Latte on the ground.
Latte postures up in Plumpman's guard and throws a big left but Plumpman blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plumpman is trying to keep Latte in close.
Plumpman keeping moving, preventing Latte from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Latte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plumpman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Latte.
Latte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Latte drops back looking for a leg! Plumpman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plumpman manages to kick Latte off! Latte jumps back into Plumpman's guard.
Plumpman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Latte tries to free his leg and advance position but Plumpman is retaining full guard.
Latte works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Plumpman tries to roll over but Latte keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Latte there.

Latte is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Latte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plumpman is just riding it out for now. Latte eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman wants to control but Latte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Latte seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Plumpman manages to get to full guard.

Latte 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.
Plumpman has his hands on Latte's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Latte is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Plumpman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Plumpman has escaped and now he's on top!
Plumpman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Latte has his hands on Plumpman's head, controlling the position.
Plumpman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Latte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plumpman trying to control but Latte is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plumpman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Kalle Plumpman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Plumpman misses with a wild body shot.
Plumpman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Latte shoots in and bounces Plumpman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Latte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plumpman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plumpman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Latte manages to get himself to full guard.
Plumpman wants to control from the top but Latte keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mocha Latte.
I think Latte 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!