PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Yumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamadou Plasto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yumma's entrance music is Poison. A fine choice. Plasto has chosen Still Fly by Drake as his entrance music. Teemu Yumma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yumma
vs
Plasto

177 cm
19
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Outkast Clothing Line

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Yumma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mamadou Plasto!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yumma closes the distance and clinches.
Yumma missing with knees to the body.
Plasto is trying to break the clinch but Yumma is controlling him.
Yumma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Plasto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yumma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plasto avoids it.
Yumma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plasto.
Yumma misses with an elbow over the top.
Plasto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Plasto breaks from the clinch.

Plasto moves into range and clinches up with Yumma.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yumma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yumma trying to land knees to the body.
Plasto scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yumma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plasto avoids it.
Plasto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yumma is keeping busy.
Plasto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Plasto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Plasto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yumma.
Plasto throws an elbow that misses.
Plasto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yumma to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plasto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yumma is defending well for now.
Plasto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yumma trying to land knees to the body.
Yumma missing with knees to the body.
Plasto can't break the clinch.
Yumma missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plasto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yumma's brow.
Plasto landing knees to the head.
Plasto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yumma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Teemu Yumma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamadou Plasto.
Yumma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yumma gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Yumma is trying to drag Plasto to the mat but Plasto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Plasto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yumma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plasto after a bit of a struggle.
Plasto prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plasto is trying to break the clinch but Yumma is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Yumma.
Yumma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plasto is defending well for now.
Plasto lands a knee to the head.

Plasto breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yumma misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plasto tries to bum rush Yumma with a series of wild strikes but Yumma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Plasto clinches.
Plasto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yumma stalling the fight.
Plasto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yumma has him pressed against the cage.
Yumma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Plasto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yumma misses with a head kick.

Plasto tries to keep at a distance but Yumma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yumma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Plasto breaks the clinch.

Yumma moves into the clinch.

Plasto manages to break the clinch.
Plasto dives in and grabs Yumma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yumma pushes down on Plasto's head and hops out.
Plasto avoids the body shot from Yumma.
Yumma pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Plasto takes the fight into the clinch.
Plasto fails to pull guard.
Yumma is trying to maintain a safe position but Plasto gets an underhook and turns Yumma into the cage.
Plasto managing to block the knees to the body from Yumma.
Yumma missing with knees to the body.
Plasto can't find room to land a body shot as Yumma controls the action.
Yumma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plasto is defending well for now.
Yumma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Plasto jumps guard but Yumma stands there with Plasto around his waist. Plasto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Plasto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yumma up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plasto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Plasto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yumma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yumma is stalling here.
Yumma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Plasto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yumma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plasto avoids it.
Plasto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Plasto prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plasto avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yumma is pressed up against the cage. Plasto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yumma down to the mat. Yumma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mamadou Plasto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Plasto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yumma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Teemu Yumma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Plasto shoots in looking for a takedown. Yumma tries to sprawl out of it but Plasto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yumma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yumma looks to land a body kick but Plasto moved away.
Yumma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plasto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yumma throws a sloppy head kick

and Plasto moves into the clinch.
Plasto tries to land a knee to the head but Yumma blocks with his arms.
Yumma prevents Plasto from breaking the clinch.
Plasto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yumma misses with a knee strike.
Yumma trying to land knees to the body.
Plasto looking to throw knees to the head but Yumma is blocking nicely.
Yumma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Plasto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Plasto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yumma has him pressed against the cage.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plasto avoids it.
Plasto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plasto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yumma managing to block the knees to the body from Plasto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plasto misses with an elbow over the top.
Plasto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yumma is defending well for now.
Yumma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plasto has had enough of the clinch but Yumma keeps him there for the moment.
Yumma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plasto is defending well for now.
Plasto tries to pull guard but Yumma won't allow it.
Plasto landing knees to the head.
Plasto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Plasto trying to land knees to the body.
Yumma throws an elbow but it misses.
Yumma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Plasto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Teemu Yumma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamadou Plasto.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Plasto managing to block the knees to the body from Yumma.
Yumma is trying to drag Plasto to the mat but Plasto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yumma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plasto blocks the elbow strike.
Plasto has Yumma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yumma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Plasto jumps guard but Yumma stands there with Plasto around his waist. Plasto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yumma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Plasto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Plasto misses with a knee strike.
Plasto is breathing heavily.
Plasto can't break the clinch.
Yumma stalling the fight.
Yumma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Plasto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yumma.
Plasto trying to land knees to the body.
Yumma throws an elbow but it misses.
Plasto is trying to force a seperation but Yumma has the dominant position.
Yumma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plasto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yumma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yumma working Plasto over with knees to the body.
Plasto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yumma trying to land knees to the body.
Yumma avoiding damage as Plasto throws knees to the body.
Plasto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Plasto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Plasto managing to block the knees to the body from Yumma.
Plasto avoiding damage as Yumma throws knees to the body.
Plasto avoids a wild elbow strike from Yumma.
Plasto scores with a knee to the head.
Plasto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Plasto letting Yumma take a breather here.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plasto avoids it.
Plasto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plasto managing to block the knees to the body from Yumma.
Plasto is looking to control Yumma's arms but Yumma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Plasto has his back to the cage.
Yumma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plasto is defending well for now.
Plasto is trying to pull guard but Yumma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yumma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plasto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plasto avoiding damage as Yumma throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yumma throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plasto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yumma takes a shot to the head.
Plasto avoids the elbow strike from Yumma, against the cage.
Plasto tries to break free but Yumma pushes him back against the cage.
Plasto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yumma.
Plasto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yumma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yumma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plasto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plasto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Teemu Yumma will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Plasto moves into the clinch.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plasto avoids it.
Yumma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Plasto manages to break the clinch.

Yumma rushes Plasto and presses him up against the cage.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plasto avoids it.
Plasto gets underhooks to prevent Yumma's takedown attempt.
Plasto can't break the clinch.
Yumma takes a knee right on the jaw!
Plasto is trying to force a seperation but Yumma has the dominant position.
Yumma misses with a knee to the head.
Plasto tries to pull guard but Yumma won't allow it.
Plasto is trying to force a seperation but Yumma has the dominant position.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Plasto slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plasto lands an elbow inside that Yumma shrugs off.
Yumma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plasto is trying to pull guard but Yumma has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plasto is looking to break free of the clinch but Yumma has double underhooks.
Plasto letting Yumma take a breather here.
Plasto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yumma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Plasto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yumma has him pressed against the cage.
Yumma missing with knees to the body.

Plasto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yumma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Plasto pushes Yumma up against the cage in a clinch.
Plasto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plasto scores a nice knee to the body.
Plasto tries to pull guard but Yumma won't allow it.
Teemu Yumma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamadou Plasto.
Plasto stops a takedown attempt from Yumma.
Plasto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yumma is defending well for now.
Yumma pushes off an throws an elbow but Plasto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Plasto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Plasto with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

Plasto rushes Yumma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plasto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plasto tries to work over Yumma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plasto avoiding damage as Yumma throws knees to the body.
Plasto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yumma is defending well for now.
Plasto letting Yumma take a breather here.
Plasto tries to work over Yumma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yumma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plasto.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Plasto as Yumma tries to tie him up.
Plasto managing to block the knees to the body from Yumma.
Plasto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yumma tries a knee to the head but Plasto blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Plasto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Yumma tries to keep at a distance but Plasto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Plasto tries to break free but Yumma pushes him back against the cage.
Plasto avoiding damage as Yumma throws knees to the body.
Yumma managing to block the knees to the body from Plasto.
Plasto looking to slow down the pace here.
Plasto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yumma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yumma stalling against the cage.
A knee to the head by Plasto.
Yumma taking a breather.
Plasto managing to block the knees to the body from Yumma.
Teemu Yumma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yumma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Plasto jumps guard but Yumma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Plasto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Plasto moves into the clinch.
Plasto tries to throw a body punch but Yumma avoids it by throwing Plasto back against the cage.
Yumma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plasto.
Yumma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plasto is defending well for now.
Yumma looking to slow down the pace here.
Yumma takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Plasto decides to pull guard.
Yumma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mamadou Plasto.
I think Yumma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mamadou Plasto!
Mamadou Plasto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.