PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Knatte Grep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Grep
vs
Alavaara

178 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
29
180 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Perkele!
Perkele!

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knatte Grep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alavaara looks to throw the jab but Grep is out of range.
Grep misses with a hook. Alavaara ducked under it nicely.
Alavaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grep throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alavaara.
Grep will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Grep drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alavaara controlling Grep's posture.
Alavaara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Grep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Grep actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grep makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grep.
Alavaara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Alavaara stands and steps away. Grep gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grep was well out of range. Poor timing from Alavaara.
Grep tries to land a leg kick but Alavaara saw it coming and moves away.
Grep shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alavaara as he avoids it easily.
Alavaara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alavaara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grep shoots for a double leg takedown but Alavaara sprawls well. He's pushed Grep's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alavaara swings for the body but Grep moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Grep checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grep misses with a low kick.
Alavaara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alavaara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grep.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knatte Grep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grep pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alavaara back to the cage. Grep follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alavaara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Grep misses with a takedown attempt - Alavaara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grep shoots for a double leg takedown but Alavaara sprawls well. He's pushed Grep's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grep lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alavaara scores with the left hand. Grep knows he should have avoided that one.
Grep throws a sloppy head kick and Alavaara moves out of range easily.
Alavaara checks a leg kick nicely.
Alavaara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grep at a distance.
Grep connects with a leg kick. Alavaara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alavaara looks to land a left hand but Grep moved out of range nicely.
Grep wants to slow Alavaara down by chopping away at his legs.
Alavaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alavaara throws a low kick but Grep moves out of range easily.
Grep lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grep pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mauri Alavaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grep throws a series of strikes that have Alavaara backpedaling.
Alavaara throws a leg kick but Grep sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Grep tenderised Alavaara's leg. Alavaara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alavaara - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Alavaara coming out on top.
Alavaara throws out a loose jab but Grep uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grep moves out of range of the strikes.
Grep takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauri Alavaara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A low kick from Grep is predictable there
and Alavaara counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Alavaara as he checks the leg kick.
Mauri Alavaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grep lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alavaara takes a step back to recover.
Grep tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alavaara counters with a straight right hand.
Grep fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alavaara avoids it really well and circles away.
Alavaara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grep throws a solid leg kick but Alavaara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grep.
Alavaara ducks under a wild hook from Grep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara throws a push kick but Grep slaps the foot to one side.
Alavaara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grep. That did some damage!
Alavaara misses the jab.
Alavaara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grep. Grep obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Grep blocks the low kick.

Grep drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alavaara keeping full guard, as Grep tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grep postures up.
Grep preventing the sweep.
Grep passes Alavaara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alavaara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grep works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grep missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grep sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alavaara defending well though.
Alavaara is trying to control but can't.
Grep missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alavaara won't allow Grep to pass to mount.
Alavaara is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Grep thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alavaara's head.
Grep trying to control the action but Alavaara is working from the bottom.
Alavaara is holding on to half guard well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alavaara is looking for a sweep. Grep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grep wants to control but Alavaara is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Alavaara blocks the leg kick.
Grep misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grep throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grep fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alavaara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alavaara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grep moves away.
Grep misses with a low kick.
Alavaara tries to clinch but Grep moves away
and Grep counters with a nice uppercut.
Alavaara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grep connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Alavaara.
Alavaara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alavaara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alavaara throws a looping overhand right but Grep ducks down to avoid it.
Grep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alavaara.
Alavaara throws a hook but Grep avoids it easily.
Alavaara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grep's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grep shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alavaara as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knatte Grep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grep swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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 Knatte Grep will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Alavaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alavaara throws the kick towards the body but Grep avoids it.
Grep throws the left hand but Alavaara avoids the punch easily.
Alavaara throws a body punch but Grep moves out of range.
Alavaara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Grep drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alavaara looking to control.
Alavaara keeping moving, preventing Grep from controlling successfully.
Grep looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grep trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alavaara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grep throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grep pushing down on Alavaara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Grep is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alavaara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grep.
Alavaara is looking to improve his position.
Alavaara wants to control but Grep is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grep prevents Alavaara from improving his position.
Alavaara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Grep is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alavaara pushes Grep off looking to stand but Grep dives back in and keeps control.
Grep is thwarting Alavaara's attempts to control the position.
Grep working Alavaara over with strikes.
Alavaara wants to get back to his feet.
Alavaara trying to hold on to Grep's head to control him but Grep postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grep throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alavaara wants to improve his position but Grep is controlling well.

Alavaara is defending against the submission attempts here by Grep.
Grep throwing shots but Alavaara is blocking nicely.
Alavaara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grep.
Grep is nestled in close to Alavaara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alavaara is looking to control Grep's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alavaara avoid being mounted?
Grep not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grep passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grep can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alavaara is looking to escape.
Alavaara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grep tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alavaara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Grep swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alavaara is now in Grep's guard. A big mistake from Grep there, giving up the dominant position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grep controls Alavaara momentarily but Alavaara frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alavaara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Knatte Grep showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grep 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Knatte Grep!