PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene B Hatterway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Solmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

B Hatterway
vs
Solmu

175 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

175 cm
26
172 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gene B Hatterway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simo Solmu!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solmu tries for a takedown but Hatterway circles away easily
and Hatterway counters with a left and a right that stings Solmu.
Solmu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatterway defends well and Solmu ends up having to push Hatterway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Solmu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hatterway prevents it.
Gene B Hatterway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Solmu.

Hatterway manages to break the clinch.
Hatterway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatterway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solmu.
Hatterway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solmu.
Hatterway cracks Solmu with a right hand to the side of the head.

Solmu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hatterway is trying to defend but Solmu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hatterway is trying to maintain the position but Solmu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hatterway is trying to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatterway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solmu.
Solmu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solmu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Solmu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hatterway's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatterway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Solmu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hatterway defending well though.
Hatterway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Solmu throwing shots but Hatterway is blocking nicely.
Solmu lands with a punch from half guard.
Hatterway moves into full guard.
Hatterway seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solmu throwing strikes from guard but Hatterway blocks nicely.
Solmu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Solmu distracts Hatterway with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hatterway controls Solmu momentarily but Solmu frees himself.
Solmu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hatterway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solmu is controlling him.
Solmu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatterway looking for a sweep. Not yet Hatterway, not yet.
Solmu works over Hatterway with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solmu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solmu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Solmu distracts Hatterway with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solmu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hatterway's head.
Hatterway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solmu.
Hatterway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solmu's guard.
Hatterway tries to free his leg and advance position but Solmu is retaining full guard.

Hatterway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solmu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hatterway has managed to get both his arms back between Solmu's legs - danger averted.
Hatterway stopping the sweep attempt from Solmu.
Solmu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatterway slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hatterway moves into full guard.

Solmu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatterway has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solmu has managed to get both his arms back between Hatterway's legs - danger averted.
Hatterway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solmu is controlling him.
Hatterway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hatterway striking from the bottom.
Solmu won't allow Hatterway to sweep him here.
Hatterway is looking to stand up but Solmu isn't so interested in that idea.
Solmu with a nice head shot there.
Solmu is pushing down on Hatterway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hatterway is fighting to maintain full guard but Solmu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Solmu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hatterway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hatterway is looking for a sweep. Solmu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solmu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hatterway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solmu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hatterway defending well though.
Hatterway looks like he's trying to stand up.

Solmu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hatterway is just riding it out for now. Solmu eventually gives up the hold.
Solmu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Solmu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hatterway has his hands clasped together around Solmu's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solmu works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Solmu dominated that round.
That's time! Hatterway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hatterway throws a wild body kick that Solmu sees coming a mile off.

Solmu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatterway tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Solmu is in Hatterway's guard.
Hatterway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solmu is one step ahead there.
Solmu lands a couple of digs.
Solmu passes Hatterway's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Solmu is working for a kimura but Hatterway is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Solmu.
Solmu throwing shots but Hatterway is blocking nicely.
Hatterway is looking to improve his position.
Solmu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Solmu there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatterway pushes Solmu off looking to stand but Solmu dives back in and keeps control.
Solmu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hatterway wants to control but Solmu is keeping busy.
Hatterway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solmu.
Hatterway taking some punishment here, with Solmu in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solmu is thwarting Hatterway's attempts to control the position.
Solmu lands strikes from half guard.
Solmu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Solmu working the head and body with strikes.
Hatterway wants to control but Solmu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hatterway wants to improve his position but Solmu is controlling well.
Hatterway is looking to control Solmu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hatterway avoid being mounted?
Solmu stops Hatterway from getting back to his feet.
Hatterway taking some punishment here, with Solmu in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatterway is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Solmu there.
Hatterway trying to control from the bottom.
Hatterway is looking for a sweep. Solmu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solmu moves into full mount! Hatterway won't be happy about that!
Solmu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hatterway taking shots to the head.
Solmu lands a couple of good shots and Hatterway has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hatterway takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Solmu is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Solmu gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Solmu gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Solmu apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hatterway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solmu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hatterway misses the jab.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown but Hatterway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatterway looks to land a combination but Solmu avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solmu lands with a shot to the body.
Gene B Hatterway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatterway is looking to land body kicks.
Simo Solmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Hatterway. No joy for Solmu on that attempt.
Gene B Hatterway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Solmu.
Solmu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Solmu shoots in and drives through. Hatterway sprawls well.
Hatterway throws a sloppy head kick and Solmu moves out of range easily.
Hatterway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Solmu moves out of range of the body kick.
Hatterway is looking to clinch.
Solmu has a takedown stuffed.
Solmu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatterway avoids it really well and circles away.

Solmu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hatterway to the ground. Solmu is now in Hatterway's guard.
Solmu is breathing heavily.

Hatterway working for a triangle but Solmu defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solmu throwing strikes from guard but Hatterway blocks nicely.
Solmu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hatterway's guard.
Simo Solmu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Solmu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Solmu thows a huge punch but Hatterway dodges it nicely.
Solmu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Solmu drops an elbow to the side of Hatterway's head.
Hatterway on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hatterway is looking to escape.
Solmu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hatterway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solmu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solmu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hatterway wants to improve his position but Solmu is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solmu is defended easily by Hatterway.
Solmu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown but Hatterway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solmu misses with a takedown
and Hatterway counters with a two punch combo.
Hatterway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gene B Hatterway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Solmu.
Hatterway misses with a body kick.
Solmu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatterway defends well and Solmu ends up having to push Hatterway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatterway tries a body shot but Solmu blocks it.

Hatterway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hatterway closes the distance and clinches.

Hatterway breaks from the clinch.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown but Hatterway shows good takedown defense.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatterway as he avoids it easily.
Solmu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatterway misses with a body kick.
Solmu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hatterway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solmu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatterway.
Solmu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hatterway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Solmu thinking.
Hatterway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Solmu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hatterway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hatterway throws a solid leg kick but Solmu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hatterway.
Hatterway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solmu manages to avoid it.
Hatterway lands with a slapping head kick.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown but Hatterway shows good takedown defense.
Solmu blocks a jab.
Hatterway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solmu manages to avoid it.
Solmu shoots in for a takedown but Hatterway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatterway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Solmu shoots and misses
and Hatterway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hatterway lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatterway wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatterway lands a high kick!

Solmu drives through with a takedown into Hatterway's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Solmu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hatterway's head.
Solmu looking to pass the guard.
Solmu throwing strikes but missing.
Hatterway is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Solmu stops Hatterway from standing up.
Solmu chips away with some ground and pound.
Solmu throws a big elbow that misses.
Hatterway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Solmu with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solmu landing with the ground and pound.
Solmu works over Hatterway with some ground and pound from guard.
Hatterway trying to control the position.
Solmu throws an elbow that misses. Hatterway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solmu's guard. Nice move by Hatterway!
Hatterway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Solmu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Solmu has his foot on Hatterway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hatterway works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solmu is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solmu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hatterway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solmu on the ground.

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.
Hatterway lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hatterway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hatterway wants to get up but he can't break Solmu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gene B Hatterway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Solmu looking for a guillotine here but Hatterway defends easily.
Solmu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hatterway puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hatterway seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Hatterway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solmu is just riding it out for now. Hatterway eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solmu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solmu.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gene B Hatterway.
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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Solmu!
Simo Solmu thanked the fans post fight for their support.