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 bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vauvan teko homma. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Plumpman
vs
Latte

175 cm
27
175 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

185 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 10 - 1

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 - 1, 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 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mocha Latte!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plumpman throws a shot to the body.
Plumpman throws out a loose jab but Latte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plumpman throws a looping overhand right but Latte ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Plumpman misses.
Plumpman misses with a body shot
and Latte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plumpman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Latte was well out of range. Poor timing from Plumpman.
Plumpman misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Latte!

Latte decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Plumpman tries to roll over but Latte keeps him under control.
Plumpman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Latte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Latte's back!
Plumpman not allowing Latte to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Plumpman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Plumpman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Plumpman throws a right hand that Latte ducks under and follows up with a left that Latte also avoids with ease.
Latte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plumpman swivels and escapes.

Latte has Plumpman up against the cage in a clinch.
Plumpman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Latte up against the cage.

Latte lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Latte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plumpman defends it well.
Plumpman is controlling Latte's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Plumpman tries to get to full guard but Latte has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latte wants to free his trapped foot but Plumpman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plumpman is trying to get back to full guard.
Latte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Plumpman trying to hold on to Latte's head to control him but Latte postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kalle Plumpman just wasn't active enough.
Plumpman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman misses with a body shot

and Latte counters with a nice double leg into side control. Plumpman won't be happy with that.
Latte working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plumpman seems a little lost for a moment, as Latte dominates the positioning.
Plumpman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Latte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Latte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Plumpman is trying to maintain the position but Latte is very close to passing his half guard.
Latte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Plumpman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Latte is thwarting Plumpman's attempts to control the position.

Latte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Plumpman sees it coming and defends easily.
Plumpman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Latte is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Latte stops Plumpman from getting back to his feet.
Plumpman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Latte is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Plumpman wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Latte drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Plumpman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Plumpman tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Latte tries for a kimura but Plumpman is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Latte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plumpman has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mocha Latte dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Latte tries for a takedown but Plumpman circles away easily
and Plumpman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Plumpman. No joy for Latte on that attempt.
Kalle Plumpman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plumpman clobbers Latte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Plumpman looks to land a combination but Latte avoids it well.
Plumpman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plumpman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Latte at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Oooooh!!! Plumpman has knocked Latte down with a huge combo! Plumpman steps away and waves a wobbly Latte back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Mocha Latte has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Plumpman does no damage.
Plumpman lands a right hook to the body.
Plumpman jabs at Latte's body.
Latte avoids the body shot from Plumpman.
Plumpman throws a right hand that Latte ducks under and follows up with a left that Latte also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Plumpman.
Latte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Plumpman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Latte scrambles back to his feet.
Plumpman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Plumpman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plumpman swings away with a body shot that misses

and Latte counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Latte.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plumpman has Latte pulled in close to control his posture.
Plumpman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Latte!
Plumpman controlling his opponent.
Plumpman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plumpman is really struggling to control Latte but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Plumpman content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mocha Latte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Latte is working to get back to half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Kalle Plumpman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Latte has his takedown stuffed
and Plumpman counters with a straight right hand.
Kalle Plumpman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte.
Plumpman lands a body shot.
Plumpman throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plumpman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plumpman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Latte.
Plumpman takes a swing at Latte's ribcage but misses.
Latte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plumpman pinned against the cage. Plumpman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Plumpman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman throws a series of punches but Latte moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plumpman.
Plumpman throws a jab when Latte was well out of range.
Plumpman fails to land with a series of punches.
Latte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plumpman swivels and escapes.
Plumpman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plumpman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plumpman throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Plumpman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plumpman tries to bum rush Latte with a series of wild strikes but Latte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Plumpman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Latte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Plumpman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Plumpman misses with a double jab.

Latte drives through with a takedown into guard.
Plumpman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plumpman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Latte is one step ahead there.
Latte makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Plumpman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Latte is looking to escape.
Plumpman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plumpman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Latte wants to hold on but Plumpman pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Plumpman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mocha Latte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Latte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Plumpman is trying to improve his position.
Plumpman defending against the ground and pound.
Plumpman is looking for a sweep.
Plumpman tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plumpman tries to buck Latte off but he can't manage it.
Plumpman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Latte throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Plumpman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plumpman tries to hold on but Latte postures up.
Latte dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plumpman can't escape the position.

Plumpman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Latte.
Plumpman suckers Latte into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Plumpman is now in Latte's guard!
Latte wants to sweep here but Plumpman controlling him for the moment.
Plumpman trying to control the position from guard on top but Latte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plumpman wants to control from the top but Latte keeps moving.
Plumpman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Plumpman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plumpman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Plumpman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Latte staying out of range there.
Latte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plumpman looks to score with a jab to the body but Latte is just out of range.
Plumpman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Latte.
Plumpman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Latte.
No joy there for Plumpman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Plumpman.

Latte closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Plumpman quickly recovers to half guard.
Latte prevents Plumpman from improving his position.
Plumpman wants to control but Latte is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plumpman wants to improve his position but Latte is controlling well.
Plumpman trying to control but Latte postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Latte is looking to advance position but Plumpman won't allow it.
Latte prevents Plumpman from improving his position.
Plumpman trying to hold on to Latte's head to control him but Latte postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalle Plumpman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Plumpman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Latte has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Plumpman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Latte.
Plumpman is pressed up against the cage. Latte has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plumpman down to the mat. Plumpman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalle Plumpman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mocha Latte.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plumpman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Plumpman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Latte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Plumpman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Latte counters with a nice double leg into side control. Plumpman won't be happy with that.

Latte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plumpman, who protects the arm well.
Latte working away.
Plumpman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Latte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Plumpman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plumpman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mocha Latte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mocha Latte!