PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matias Alderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Perusjatka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alderson's entrance music is Dark moon High tide. A fine choice. Mauri Perusjatka told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Alderson
vs
Perusjatka

170 cm
23
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matias Alderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Perusjatka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perusjatka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alderson's waist but Alderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perusjatka off to one side.
Perusjatka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alderson defends it nicely.
Perusjatka fails with a takedown attempt.
Matias Alderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauri Perusjatka.
Perusjatka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alderson as he avoids it easily.

Alderson feints and as Perusjatka raises his hands in defense, Alderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Perusjatka being controlled here, momentarily.
Perusjatka looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderson throwing strikes but missing.
Perusjatka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alderson controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matias Alderson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Alderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderson not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alderson is looking for a kimura here.

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.
Still in half guard, Alderson seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alderson trying to mount his opponent but Perusjatka defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matias Alderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Alderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perusjatka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alderson.

Alderson stands up and beckons Perusjatka to join him on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perusjatka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Alderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alderson controlling from the full mount.
Perusjatka is breathing heavily.
Alderson 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.
Alderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alderson controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matias Alderson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Perusjatka with a poor takedown

and Alderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Alderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Alderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Perusjatka to the mat! Perusjatka manages to get full guard.
Alderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matias Alderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Alderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alderson lands a big head kick that sends Perusjatka tumbling to the mat! Alderson takes a step backwards and waves Perusjatka back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Mauri Perusjatka has been cut.

Alderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matias Alderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Perusjatka keeping full guard, as Alderson tries to pass.
Perusjatka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alderson controls the pace.
Perusjatka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alderson forces his way into half guard.
Alderson content to control rather than advance.

Alderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perusjatka has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matias Alderson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Perusjatka shoots and misses

and Alderson counters with a shoot takedown. Perusjatka fights it but they end up in guard.
Alderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perusjatka can do to turn this around?
Alderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alderson throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Perusjatka for as long as he can get away with.

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.
Alderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Perusjatka's head.
Alderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matias Alderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matias Alderson!