Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 827 Peterson vs. Sector
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Namasuzuki cracks a nice hook into Alatalo's ribs.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Namasuzuki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Namasuzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Namasuzuki moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alatalo. That's going to slow Namasuzuki down.
Namasuzuki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Namasuzuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Namasuzuki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo motions for Namasuzuki to come forward. Alatalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Namasuzuki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Namasuzuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Namasuzuki working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alatalo tries to escape but Namasuzuki is in control. #SUB#
Namasuzuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alatalo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alatalo manages to get back to half guard.
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
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.
Namasuzuki content to control rather than advance.
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Namasuzuki tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Namasuzuki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Namasuzuki is in Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo is looking to stand back up but Namasuzuki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alatalo. #REVB#
Alatalo is looking to control Namasuzuki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alatalo avoid being mounted?
Namasuzuki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Namasuzuki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Alatalo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Namasuzuki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alatalo tries to get to full guard but Namasuzuki has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Namasuzuki cracks Alatalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Namasuzuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alatalo stops Namasuzuki from passing to mount.
Alatalo trying to control but Namasuzuki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Namasuzuki gets his hands free as Alatalo looks to control.
Alatalo tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki controlling from the back.
Alatalo really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Namasuzuki's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#T1#
Namasuzuki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alatalo doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Namasuzuki biding his time, controlling Alatalo. #T2#
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.
Alatalo trying to get back to his feet but Namasuzuki is in full control for now.
Namasuzuki biding his time, controlling Alatalo. #SUB#
Namasuzuki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Namasuzuki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Namasuzuki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Namasuzuki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alatalo trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
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.
Alatalo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Namasuzuki moves to the back position.
Namasuzuki trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Namasuzuki looking to break Alatalo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alatalo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Namasuzuki will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alatalo feints and then cracks Namasuzuki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Namasuzuki down.
Namasuzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Namasuzuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alatalo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Namasuzuki rather than just go for the knockout.
Alatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Namasuzuki avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Namasuzuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo lands a nice shot that snaps Namasuzuki's head back. #CL#
Namasuzuki closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Namasuzuki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namasuzuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards. #T1#
Alatalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Namasuzuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namasuzuki.
Alatalo misses with some punches.
Alatalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Namasuzuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namasuzuki takes a shot to the head.
Namasuzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alatalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namasuzuki's elbow.
I was talking to Namasuzuki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki. #CUT#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Namasuzuki swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alatalo tries to break free but Namasuzuki pushes him back against the cage.
Alatalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Namasuzuki won't allow it.
Alatalo looking to throw knees to the head but Namasuzuki is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Namasuzuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Namasuzuki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Namasuzuki scores with a shot to the side of Alatalo's head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Namasuzuki has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike.
Namasuzuki throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Namasuzuki gets an underhook and turns Alatalo into the cage.
Namasuzuki lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki working aggressively here.
Namasuzuki avoiding damage as Alatalo throws knees to the body.
Alatalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Namasuzuki cracks Alatalo with a nice body shot.
Alatalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namasuzuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alatalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namasuzuki backwards.
Namasuzuki throws a head punch that misses.
Alatalo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Namasuzuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alatalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Namasuzuki lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alatalo to his knees! Namasuzuki keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
A victorious Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 814 Maluga vs. McNasty
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
De Boise attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alatalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alatalo with a nice calf kick.
De Boise has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donk. De Boise catches Alatalo right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Boise.
Alatalo throws a head kick but De Boise moves out of range.
Alatalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alatalo throws a leg kick which misses De Boise's front leg but catches the back leg as De Boise tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo throws a wild body kick that De Boise sees coming a mile off.
Alatalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
De Boise counters with a body kick.
De Boise attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Alatalo. That's going to slow De Boise down.
Alatalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Boise throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
De Boise attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alatalo moves out of range as De Boise throws a body kick.
De Boise moves out of range of the body kick from Alatalo.
De Boise feints a counter leg kick.
A cross from Alatalo lands.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Boise walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
De Boise throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Boise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Boise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alatalo, as that shot connected. #T2#
Alatalo swinging wildly here.
Alatalo lands a jab to De Boise's midsection.
De Boise takes one to the side of the head.
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.
De Boise looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alatalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alatalo throws a push kick but De Boise slaps the foot to one side.
De Boise throws out a counter right but Alatalo avoids it with no problem.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo with a jab.
Alatalo lands with a hook. De Boise tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Boise throws a looping overhand right but Alatalo ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alatalo. That's going to slow De Boise down. #T3#
Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Boise takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into De Boise's ribs.
De Boise throws a shot to the body.
De Boise takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from De Boise.
Alatalo scores with a decent looking hook.
De Boise takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and De Boise makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alatalo throws a leg kick
and De Boise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Boise lands with a hook. Alatalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
De Boise darts in and clinches Alatalo up against the cage.
De Boise swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Boise misses with a body punch. #T4#
De Boise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from De Boise.
Alatalo is breathing heavily.
De Boise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alatalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
De Boise struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Alatalo looking to throw knees to the head but De Boise is blocking nicely.
De Boise tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing De Boise back against the cage.
De Boise avoids a wild elbow strike from Alatalo.
De Boise tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from De Boise.
De Boise lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alatalo.
De Boise misses with a body punch.
De Boise misses with a body punch.
De Boise lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Boise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Boise.
Alatalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Boise tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Boise misses with a punch to the body.
De Boise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Alatalo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alatalo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo lands with a slapping head kick.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and De Boise counters with a body kick.
Mikko Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Alatalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Boise pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alatalo throws a solid leg kick but De Boise takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alatalo.
De Boise displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
De Boise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alatalo looks to land a combination but De Boise avoids it well.
Alatalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Boise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
De Boise flicks out a counter leg kick but Alatalo steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by De Boise.
A jab lands there for De Boise.
De Boise looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Boise looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alatalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and De Boise counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Alatalo is predictable there
and De Boise counters with a good low kick that Alatalo was not able to check.
De Boise throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A swing and a miss from De Boise.
De Boise throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Boise with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alatalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Boise.
De Boise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo takes a swing at De Boise's ribcage but misses.
De Boise avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Boise lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Alatalo falls backwards - clearly groggy! De Boise dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric De Boise!
A very excited looking Cedric De Boise made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ALPHA-1: Collision Course
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neves throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Alatalo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alatalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neves. Neves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neves slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Neves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alatalo swivels and escapes.
Neves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alatalo scores with a leg kick.
Alatalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neves's head.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Alatalo swings for the body but Neves moves out of range.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neves slips a jab and a cross from Alatalo.
A telegraphed right hand from Neves misses the target.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Neves saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo tried to score with a low kick but Neves checks it.
Neves checks a leg kick.
Neves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Neves.
Alatalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alatalo takes a swing at Neves's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neves blocks a jab.
Alatalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alatalo moves out of range as Neves strikes.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Neves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alatalo stops Neves from passing to mount.
Alatalo is trying to get back to half guard.
Neves is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Alatalo is looking to regain half guard here but Neves keeps moving and retains side control.
Alatalo is trying to control Neves's posture but Neves avoids it. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Neves misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neves is defended easily by Alatalo.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Neves finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Neves misses the target.
Neves shoots in looking for a takedown but Alatalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Alatalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Neves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Neves ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neves's hands.
Neves misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Neves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo struggling a bit here.
Alatalo is looking to reverse the position.
Neves trying to control the position but Alatalo is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Neves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alatalo is looking to land body kicks.
Neves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alatalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Neves moves into the clinch successfully.
Alatalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Neves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alatalo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alatalo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alatalo has a couple of punches blocked by Neves.
Neves avoiding damage as Alatalo throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alatalo throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves goes for a takedown attempt but Alatalo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Alatalo lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.#T1#
Alatalo misses with a straight left. #TD#
Neves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alatalo is trying to control but Neves manages to pass to mount!
Alatalo is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Alatalo tries to hold on but Neves pushes him away. #T2#
Neves controlling from the full mount.
Neves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Neves looking to control but Alatalo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alatalo tries to hold on but Neves postures up.
Neves controlling from the full mount. #T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Neves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alatalo tries to hold on but Neves postures up.
Neves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alatalo wants to control but Neves is having none of it.
Alatalo is working to get back to half guard.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikko Alatalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruno Neves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and Neves counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neves moves away.
Neves throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Neves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alatalo pinned against the cage. Alatalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Neves avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Neves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neves.
Neves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alatalo sprawls well. Alatalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neves gets slowly back to his feet.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Neves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Neves.
Alatalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neves darts in looking for a takedown but Alatalo gets double underhooks and turns Neves into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alatalo misses with the head strike.
Alatalo has a couple of punches blocked by Neves. #T1#
Neves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alatalo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Neves tries for a takedown but Alatalo manages to get underhooks.
Neves can't get the takedown.
Neves can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neves.
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Neves ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neves.
Alatalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Neves. Neves gets slowly back to his feet.
Alatalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Neves's head.
Neves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alatalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alatalo defending well as Neves loads up on a big left hand.
Bruno Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alatalo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neves at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neves's sensitive parts.
Neves throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with a body shot that sends Neves's belly button to the back.
Alatalo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#Bruno Neves's cut is getting worse.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the head.
Neves shoots in looking for a takedown but Alatalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alatalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alatalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neves in his tracks.
Neves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alatalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Neves on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#Bruno Neves's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Neves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alatalo.
Alatalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Neves. Neves gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Neves is rocked!
Alatalo tests Neves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Neves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neves slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Neves seems to have got his legs back now.
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neves doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick from Alatalo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alatalo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alatalo.#CUT2#Jeez, Bruno Neves's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Alatalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alatalo. Alatalo obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Alatalo.
Neves misses the jab.#T4#
Neves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neves is defended easily by Alatalo.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alatalo.
Neves misses with a hook.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruno Neves's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mikko Alatalo!
A relieved looking Mikko Alatalo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 12
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Nickels ducks right into an uppercut from Alatalo.
Nickels throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickels tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Alatalo.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Nickels.
Nickels pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alatalo back to the cage. Nickels follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo lands a jab to the nose.
Alatalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Alatalo.
Alatalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alatalo misses with a leg kick.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Nickels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab, jab by Alatalo - just one landing.
Nickels looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
Alatalo lands a really nice looking cross but Nickels seems unphased.
Nickels lands a jab-cross combination.
Alatalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alatalo.
Alatalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickels.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alatalo lunges at Nickels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickels's hand.
Nickels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alatalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nickels.
Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alatalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nickels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alatalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Alatalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alatalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Alatalo throws a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Alatalo throws a big counter combination but Nickels scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nickels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickels tries to bum rush Alatalo with a series of wild strikes but Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alatalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nickels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Nickels takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Alatalo works the jab nicely.
Nickels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nickels cracks Alatalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickels checks a leg kick.
Alatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nickels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Alatalo.
Nickels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alatalo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickels.
Nickels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickels.
Nickels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Nickels.
Alatalo throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Alatalo throws a head kick that misses.
Alatalo cracks Nickels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickels avoided it.
Nickels misses with a low kick.
Nickels scores with a shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks right into an uppercut from Nickels.
Nickels lands a jab to the head.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Nickels.
Nickels throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
Alatalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels tries to bum rush Alatalo with a series of wild strikes but Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickels checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Alatalo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nickels looks winded!#T4#
Nickels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alatalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nickels throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickels connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickels. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Alatalo.#ROC#Nickels is rocked!
Nickels tries to get into range but Alatalo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nickels! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Alatalo scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Alatalo!
A relieved looking Mikko Alatalo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KOM Heavyweight Semi FInals
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Ringnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ringnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ringnes misses with an uppercut.
Ringnes scores with a nice strike.
Ringnes loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Ringnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ringnes scores with a decent looking hook.
Alatalo throws a low kick but Ringnes moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
Alatalo connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ringnes .
Jab by Ringnes .
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Ringnes checks it.
Alatalo scores with a jab. Ringnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Ringnes cracks Alatalo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alatalo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ringnes finish him? #ROC2#Alatalo is rocked!
Ringnes sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Alatalo's defenses. It connects perfectly with Alatalo's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arild Ringnes !
Arild Ringnes gave a mention to HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 9(HW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alatalo's waist but Alatalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaitsev off to one side.
Zaitsev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alatalo defends well and Zaitsev ends up having to push Alatalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alatalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev with a poor takedown
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alatalo sprawls well. Alatalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaitsev gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaitsev looks for a takedown but Alatalo sprawls well.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zaitsev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alatalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaitsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Zaitsev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Zaitsev fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##TD2#
Zaitsev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alatalo is trying is best to control the position here.
Zaitsev with the ground and pound but Alatalo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alatalo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zaitsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alatalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
Zaitsev won't allow Alatalo to sweep him here. #T2#
Zaitsev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alatalo controlling Zaitsev's posture.
Zaitsev throwing strikes from guard but Alatalo blocks nicely.
Zaitsev throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaitsev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev throwing strikes but missing.
Zaitsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alatalo is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Zaitsev looking to sit in guard and control but Alatalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Zaitsev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alatalo is aware though and is defending well.
Zaitsev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alatalo stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
Alatalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Alatalo is looking to stand up but Zaitsev won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaitsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaitsev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alatalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Zaitsev scores with a takedown into Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Alatalo working a defensive guard here.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Zaitsev ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaitsev can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaitsev off the cage and back into range.
Zaitsev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to avoid it but Zaitsev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alatalo to the ground. Alatalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alatalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaitsev's head.#TD2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alatalo did well to prevent Zaitsev getting side control.
Zaitsev wants to free his trapped foot but Alatalo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaitsev thows a huge punch but Alatalo dodges it nicely.
Zaitsev throwing shots but Alatalo is blocking nicely.
Alatalo is looking to control Zaitsev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alatalo avoid being mounted?
Zaitsev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zaitsev lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Alatalo is looking to get back to full guard here but Zaitsev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alatalo pushes Zaitsev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zaitsev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zaitsev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alatalo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alatalo is staying active underneath Zaitsev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaitsev is looking to advance position but Alatalo won't allow it.
Alatalo trying to control from the bottom.
Zaitsev working Alatalo over with strikes.
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Zaitsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alatalo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alatalo.
Zaitsev throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alatalo's head.
Dmitri Zaitsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alatalo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaitsev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zaitsev postures up and lands a big shot to Alatalo's brow.
Zaitsev trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Alatalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaitsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alatalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alatalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo takes a swing at Zaitsev's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Alatalo.
Zaitsev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alatalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaitsev somewhat.#T4#
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Alatalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev dives in for a single leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Zaitsev is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Zaitsev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alatalo's guard.

Alatalo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaitsev avoiding damage as Alatalo throws knees to the body.
Alatalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaitsev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alatalo smiles and moves away.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev tries for a takedown but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alatalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alatalo scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Zaitsev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zaitsev is in Alatalo's guard.

Alatalo pushes Zaitsev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zaitsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Zaitsev moved out of range.
Alatalo stuns Zaitsev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaitsev shoots in but no luck this time.
Alatalo punishes Zaitsev's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitsev tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zaitsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaitsev darts in looking for a takedown but Alatalo gets double underhooks and turns Zaitsev into the cage.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Zaitsev walks into a left hand.
Zaitsev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaitsev walks into a left hand.
Alatalo clobbers Zaitsev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mikko Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Zaitsev takes one on the button.#T1#
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Alatalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaitsev.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaitsev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaitsev shoots in looking for a takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl out of it but Zaitsev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alatalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaitsev takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Zaitsev is rocked!
Alatalo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Zaitsev falls backwards - clearly groggy! Alatalo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
Our winner, Mikko Alatalo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 3 (HW)
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Stepanov misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanov is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanov.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Stepanov scores with a nice right hand.
Alatalo with the inside leg kick.
Stepanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Stepanov feints and as Alatalo raises his hands in defense, Stepanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Stepanov 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Stepanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stepanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stepanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stepanov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Stepanov throwing strikes from guard but Alatalo blocks nicely.
Alatalo 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.
Stepanov won't allow Alatalo to get back to his feet.
Stepanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Stepanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stepanov throwing strikes but missing.
Alatalo is controlling Stepanov's posture.#T2#
Stepanov throws an elbow that misses. Alatalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stepanov's guard. Nice move by Alatalo!#REVB#
Stepanov 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.
Alatalo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stepanov is proving hard to escape from.
Stepanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alatalo's guard. #REVR#
Alatalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stepanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Stepanov stops Alatalo from standing up.
Alatalo has his hands on Stepanov's head, controlling the position.
Alatalo being controlled here, momentarily.
Stepanov distracts Alatalo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stepanov stays in close to Alatalo's body and controls the position.
Stepanov stopping the sweep attempt from Alatalo.
Stepanov stands up over Alatalo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Stepanov has gone for a leg lock! Alatalo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stepanov's guard.#REVB#
Alatalo preventing the sweep.
Alatalo is fighting to break Stepanov's control of his arms but Stepanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alatalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stepanov pulls Alatalo in close to his closed guard and prevents Alatalo from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Stepanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stepanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Stepanov shakes it off.
Alatalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Stepanov misses.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Stepanov's body.
Stepanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alatalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stepanov somewhat.
Stepanov misses with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Alatalo misses
letting Stepanov counter with a right hand.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Alatalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov misses with a looping right.
Stepanov blocks a jab.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanov manages to avoid it.
Stepanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alatalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanov. That did some damage!
Stepanov misses with a straight left.
Alatalo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stepanov takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Alatalo.
Stepanov misses with a double jab.
Alatalo throws a sloppy head kick and Stepanov moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alatalo.
A swing and a miss from Stepanov.
Stepanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Stepanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Stepanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Stepanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Stepanov moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alatalo.
Stepanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanov.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Stepanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stepanov cracks Alatalo with a good jab.
Stepanov misses with an uppercut.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alatalo thuds a left hand into Stepanov's body.
Alatalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stepanov moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Stepanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanov staying out of range there.
Stepanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stepanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alatalo's head backwards.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stepanov scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanov throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Alatalo.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanov manages to avoid it.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Stepanov shakes it off.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Stepanov moved away.
Stepanov moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Stepanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alatalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanov counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Alatalo as Stepanov shoots in.
Stepanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alatalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stepanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alatalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Stepanov defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanov misses the target.
Alatalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Stepanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Stepanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Alatalo taking some punishment here, with Stepanov in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Alatalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stepanov attempts a counter takedown but Alatalo avoids it well and moves away.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Alatalo tenderised Stepanov's leg. Stepanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Stepanov misses its target.
Stepanov misses with a few strikes there.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanov is just out of range.
Alatalo cracks Stepanov with a good jab.
A low kick lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo scores with a hook to the body. Stepanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Alatalo lands a big head kick that sends Stepanov tumbling to the mat! Alatalo takes a step backwards and waves Stepanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Stepanov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alatalo's waist but Alatalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stepanov off to one side.
Oh Stepanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alatalo cracks Stepanov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stepanov falls backwards against the cage. Alatalo follows up with more strikes that drop Stepanov to his knees. Alatalo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stepanov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikko Alatalo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TC 19 Mil $ GP vol 3.3
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Alatalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alatalo feints and then cracks Pearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pearson down.
Pearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alatalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearson's head.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.
Alatalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Alatalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
We've been told by Alatalo's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alatalo misses with a leg kick.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson unleashes a big counter combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Alatalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson checks a leg kick.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Alatalo - just one landing. #T1#
A left and a right from Pearson both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Alatalo.
Pearson unleashes a big counter combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Pearson blocks the leg kick.
Pearson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alatalo scores with a nice right hand.
Alatalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pearson momentarily.
Pearson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alatalo.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Alatalo moves out of range.
Pearson tries to bum rush Alatalo with a series of wild strikes but Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alatalo lands a jab to the nose.
Alatalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pearson.
Alatalo lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
Pearson unleashes a big counter combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson unleashes a big counter combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alatalo is looking to score with low kicks.
Alatalo misses with a wild combination.
Pearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pearson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alatalo.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson throws a counter combo.
Alatalo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pearson counters with a nice leg kick.
Alatalo lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo backing away here, and Pearson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Pearson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Pearson managing to block the knees to the body from Alatalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo misses with the head strike.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo throws a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a three punch combo that has Alatalo backing up. Alatalo nods at Pearson to acknowledge the strikes.
Pearson slips a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Pearson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pearson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alatalo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pearson.
Well, if Pearson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Alatalo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alatalo throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson is looking for the big counter here.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the body
and Pearson counters with a good low kick that Alatalo was not able to check.
Alatalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pearsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pearson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Alatalo there.
A jab from Alatalo does it's job there.
A low kick from Alatalo misses
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alatalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo misses with a double jab.
Alatalo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearson blocks a head kick by Alatalo.
Pearson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Pearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Pearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alatalo misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alatalo thows a leg kick but Pearson checks it
and Pearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearson connects with a jab.#CUT2#Mikko Alatalo's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Pearson is looking for the big counter here.
Alatalo throws a lazy body kick
and Pearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo backing away here, and Pearson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Pearson gets a takedown into half guard.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson is controlling the pace. #T3#
Pearson trying to control the action but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
Alatalo tries to get to full guard but Pearson has control of the leg.
Pearson stops Alatalo from getting back to his feet.
Pearson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alatalo wants to control but Pearson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pearson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alatalo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pearson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alatalo throws a sloppy head kick
and Pearson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alatalo punishes Pearson's body with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
Pearson jabs Alatalo right on the nose. Alatalo blinks but takes it well.
Pearson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alatalo backs up against the cage.
Pearson checks the leg kick.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Pearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alatalo back to the cage. Pearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alatalo misses with a low kick as Pearson jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Norman Pearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikko Alatalo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pearson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Alatalo! He's out on his feet! Pearson rushes in and drops Alatalo with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Norman Pearson!
An out of breath Norman Pearson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 4
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Southall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Southall clinches up against the cage.
Southall struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Southall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Southall can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Southall working aggressively here.
Southall's coach down at Triple XXX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Southall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alatalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alatalo lands a left hand.
Come on Southall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo lands an elbow inside that Southall shrugs off. #BC#
Alatalo manages to break the clinch.
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!
Southall throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Southall.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A jab from Southall misses.
Alatalo lands a head kick!
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Alatalo throws a jab when Southall was well out of range.
Alatalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Southall.
Alatalo misses with a kick to the body.
Southall raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the body
and Southall counters with a body kick.
Southall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Southall motions for Alatalo to come forward. Southall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
Southall throws a leg kick but Alatalo checks it.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Southall throws a low kick, looking for Alatalo's leg but Alatalo calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Alatalo.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Southall misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southall tries to counter with a clinch but Alatalo shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alatalo.
A jab lands there for Southall.
Southall blocks a jab.
Alatalo cracks Southall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alatalo lands a front kick.
Alatalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Southall does no damage.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Southall.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.#T3#
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo tries to land a body kick#KD2#
and Southall counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alatalo! Southall lets Alatalo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Alatalo is rocked!#TD2#
Southall closes the distance looking for a takedown. Southall picks Alatalo up and slams him brutally to the floor. Alatalo is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Neville Southall!

Event: Syn 720
Date: Sep 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo misses with a double jab
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boss.
A shot to the body from Alatalo misses
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Boss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alatalo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Boss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and Boss counters with a left to the body.
Boss blocks a jab.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Boss.
We've been told by Alatalo's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
Boss misses with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the body
and Boss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Alatalo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Boss.
Boss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alatalo.
Boss misses with a hook
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Boss keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alatalo lands a leg kick that knocks Boss off balance momentarily.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Boss is out of range.
Boss throws a good cross that connects.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Boss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been informed that Boss has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Boss avoids the punch easily.
Boss checks a low kick from Alatalo.
Boss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boss moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo walks into a straight right hand from Boss.
Alatalo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo works Boss's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Alatalo lands a head shot.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Boss's body.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Boss counters with a body kick.
Boss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alatalo. Alatalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boss.
Boss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boss scores with a body shot.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the head.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boss lands with a good body shot.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss scoring well with a low kick there.
Boss throws a front kick aimed at Alatalo's knee but Alatalo avoids it well. #T3#
Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alatalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boss has time to react.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range.
Alatalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Boss.
Alatalo cracks Boss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
Boss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alatalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Boss.
It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Boss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boss.
The crowd cheers as Alatalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boss doesn't seem phased though.
Boss tries to move into range but Alatalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Boss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alatalo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boss throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Boss jabs at Alatalo's body.
Boss throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boss throws a low kick, looking for Alatalo's leg but Alatalo calmly moves out of range.
Alatalo needs to keep his hands up - Boss had a free shot at his head there.
Alatalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boss checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boss walks into a stiff left hand from Alatalo.
Boss scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss thuds a left hand into Alatalo's body.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boss.
A clash of legs there as Boss blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Like Boss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikko Alatalo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boss moves out of range of the body kick from Alatalo.
Boss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boss tries a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo is wise to it.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo tries to land a front kick but Boss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boss.
Alatalo lands a jab to the head.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Boss finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo thows a leg kick but Boss checks it
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss misses with a straight right.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range.
Boss staying out of range there.#T1#
Boss throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Boss misses.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Boss throws out a powerful jab.
Alatalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Like Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Boss checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Boss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alatalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boss.
Alatalo scores with a nice strike.
Boss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alatalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Alatalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boss doesn't seem phased though.
Boss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alatalo scores with a leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss with a hook.
Alatalo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Alatalo lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boss. Alatalo shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut there from Boss.
Boss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.#KD2#
Boss sends Alatalo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Boss is motioning to the referee to let Alatalo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Alatalo is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Boss engages and cracks Alatalo with a massive lead left hook - Alatalo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Boss is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Like Boss!
A victorious Like Boss thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn Timewave Zero
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Alatalo finds it's way through Mouth's defenses.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mouth takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Mouth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mouth landing a few strikes.
Mouth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alatalo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alatalo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Mouth working the ground and pound.
Mouth misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here as Mouth stalls from top position.
Alatalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mouth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mouth looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alatalo is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Alatalo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mouth.
Mouth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alatalo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mouth throwing strikes but Alatalo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mouth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Alatalo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Alatalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Mouth counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mouth's sensitive parts.
Alatalo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mouth counters with a shoot takedown. Alatalo fights it but they end up in guard.
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!#ES2#
Alatalo has his feet on Mouth's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alatalo misses with a jab to the body
and Mouth counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Mouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alatalo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mouth counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alatalo!
Mouth throws a strike aimed at the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo avoids it well.
Mouth misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mouth in the domination position with Alatalo hanging on.
Alatalo wants to get back to his feet but Mouth drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alatalo dodges the ground and pound from Mouth.
Mouth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alatalo some visible discomfort.
Mouth working the strikes but Alatalo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mouth is looking to pass Alatalo's guard but actually Alatalo recovers to full guard.
Alatalo is trying to keep Mouth in close. #T3#
Mouth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alatalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Mouth from controlling successfully.
Mouth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mouth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mouth with a nice head shot there.
Mouth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mouth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mouth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mouth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mouth throws a big right hand that misses.
Alatalo keeping full guard, as Mouth tries to pass.
Mouth throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Alatalo wants to stand and escape but Mouth is having none of it.
Mouth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mouth in side control, throwing shots but Alatalo defends.
Mouth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alatalo is looking for a sweep.
Mouth lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mouth looks up at the clock and then as Alatalo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mouth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mouth throws an elbow but Alatalo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mouth fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alatalo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mouth tries to score with some ground and pound. Alatalo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mush Mouth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Alatalo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alatalo throws a leg kick which misses Mouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Mouth tries to avoid it.
Alatalo stuffs the takedown.
Mouth misses with a looping right.
Alatalo thumps Mouth with a low kick.
Mouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mouth tries for a takedown but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mouth misses with a body shot.
Mouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alatalo scores with a nice right hand.
Alatalo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo tries to work over Mouth's front leg with a kick but Mouth checks it.
Mouth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Alatalo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alatalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Mouth counters with a left to the body.
Mouth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alatalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mouth scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Mouth throws a one two combo.
Alatalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mouth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alatalo.
Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Alatalo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Mouth's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Mouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Mouth counters with a shoot takedown. Alatalo fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alatalo wants to stand up but Mouth is controlling him.
Mouth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alatalo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alatalo wants to stand but Mouth is controlling the position. #T2#
Mouth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alatalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alatalo, not yet.
Mouth postures up in Alatalo's guard and throws a big left but Alatalo blocks it.
Mouth throwing strikes from guard but Alatalo blocks nicely.
Mouth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mouth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alatalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alatalo has momentary wrist control but Mouth slips an elbow through the middle.
Mouth landing with the ground and pound.
Mouth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Mouth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alatalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mouth stands up over Alatalo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Mouth from controlling successfully.
Alatalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alatalo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mouth scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
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.
Mouth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mouth lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Alatalo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mouth is looking to work some ground and pound but Alatalo has wrist control.
Mouth throwing strikes but missing.
Alatalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alatalo, not yet.
Mouth throwing strikes but missing.
Mouth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alatalo is trying to keep Mouth in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mush Mouth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Alatalo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Alatalo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
Mouth looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo misses with a low kick.
Alatalo throws a hook but Mouth avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Alatalo.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Mouth.
Mouth clobbers Alatalo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alatalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Mouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo lunges at Mouth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mouth's hand.
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Mouth looks to land a combination but Alatalo avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Alatalo is predictable there #TD#
and Mouth counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Mouth chips away with some ground and pound.
Alatalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mouth.
Alatalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alatalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alatalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mouth looking to pass the guard.
Mouth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mouth wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
Mouth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Mouth tries to free his leg and advance position but Alatalo is retaining full guard.
Mouth is working hard here to advance position.
Alatalo has momentary wrist control but Mouth slips an elbow through the middle.
Alatalo working a defensive guard here.
Mouth distracts Alatalo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mouth is working Alatalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mouth with a nice head shot there.
Mouth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alatalo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Alatalo wants to stand but Mouth is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##ES#
Mouth wriggles free and stands up.
Mikko Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo feints a jab promting Mouth to slip. Alatalo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mouth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mouth counters with a single leg into guard. Alatalo didn't expect that.
Alatalo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Mouth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alatalo is keeping the position for now.
Mouth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mouth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouth scoring with some ground and pound.
Mouth throws a strike but Alatalo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Alatalo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mouth is proving hard to escape from. #ES#
Mouth has his feet on Alatalo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mush Mouth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mouth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mush Mouth!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mush Mouth waved his t-shirt featuring Garra Nutri's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: $$$ PRODUCTIONS 1
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Alatalo gets tackled into the cage by Menshikov. Menshikov maintains the clinch.
Menshikov taking a breather.
Menshikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Menshikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Menshikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Alatalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Menshikov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Menshikov obliges.
A knee to the head by Menshikov. #CUT#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Menshikov.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov lands with a light punch inside.
Menshikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Menshikov.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Menshikov tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alatalo landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Menshikov.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alatalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Menshikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alatalo looking to throw knees to the head but Menshikov is blocking nicely.
Menshikov prevents Alatalo from breaking the clinch.
Menshikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Menshikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Alatalo avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Menshikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menshikov tries to land a knee to the head but Alatalo blocks with his arms.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Alatalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov throws an elbow that misses.
Alatalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Menshikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Menshikov moves into range and clinches up with Alatalo.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Menshikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Menshikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alatalo is defending well for now.#T3#
A short uppercut from Menshikov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Menshikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Menshikov trying to land knees to the body.
Menshikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alatalos head.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Menshikov missing with knees to the body.
Alatalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alatalo misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Menshikov has Alatalo up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Menshikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alatalo throws an elbow but misses.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Alatalo is trying to push Menshikov away but Menshikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alatalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Menshikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Menshikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Menshikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Menshikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alatalo wants to break free but Menshikov has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Menshikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov is working Alatalo over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Menshikov.
Menshikov blocks an elbow strike.
Menshikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menshikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alatalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body.
Alatalo being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Alatalo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Menshikov avoids the elbow strike from Alatalo, against the cage.
Menshikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Mikko Alatalo's cut even more.
Menshikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Menshikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alatalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Menshikov leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Menshikov on the inside.
Alatalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menshikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alatalo. #T2#
Menshikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alatalo's face.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alatalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menshikov's brow. #BC2#
Alatalo breaks the clinch.
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!
Menshikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alatalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Menshikov instigates a clinch.
Alatalo avoiding damage as Menshikov throws knees to the body.
Alatalo lands an elbow inside that Menshikov shrugs off.
Alatalo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Menshikov's face.
Menshikov lands a right hand. #BC2#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Menshikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo counters with a body kick.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Menshikov tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Menshikov wants to clinch.
As Menshikov backs off Alatalo throws a huge counter combo but Menshikov manages to avoid it all.
Alatalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
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.
Menshikov wants to clinch.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Menshikov with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Menshikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alatalo tries a quick counter leg kick but Menshikov is wise to it.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
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 Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Menshikov backs off Alatalo throws a huge counter combo but Menshikov manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menshikov wants to clinch but Alatalo slips to the side
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves away
and Alatalo counters with a low kick, right behind Menshikov 's knee.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Menshikov checks it.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo flicks out a counter leg kick but Menshikov steps away.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Menshikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alatalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Menshikov drives through and clinches with Alatalo against the cage. #T2#
Menshikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Alatalo is trying to stall.
Alatalo lands a nice elbow.
Alatalo lands a good knee to the midsection. Menshikov won't want to take too many of those.
Alatalo letting Menshikov take a breather here.
Menshikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Alatalo.
Menshikov blocks an elbow strike.
Menshikov stalling in the clinch but Alatalo improves position.
Alatalo misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Menshikov throws an elbow but misses.
Alatalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Menshikov blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Alatalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alatalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alatalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Menshikov connects with a knee to the head.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alatalo connects with a knee to the head.
Mikko Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alatalo takes an elbow to the temple.
Menshikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Menshikov misses with some punches.
Menshikov looking to throw knees to the head but Alatalo is blocking nicely.
Menshikov lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Menshikov as the two fighters clinch.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Alatalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body.
Maxim Menshikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alatalo trying to stall but Menshikov improves his position.
Menshikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Menshikov.
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!
Alatalo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Menshikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#The cut above Mikko Alatalo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Menshikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alatalo throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Alatalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menshikov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
A relieved looking Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 695 Tower vs Frankels
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Crewman V forces Alatalo back against the cage and clinches.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but Crewman V blocks with his arms.
Alatalo looking to throw knees to the head but Crewman V is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Crewman V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crewman V looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crewman V scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alatalo doesn't seem bothered though.
Alatalo blocks a head kick by Crewman V.
Crewman V throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Crewman V backs away, Alatalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crewman V lands a really nice looking cross but Alatalo seems unphased.
Crewman V tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Crewman V wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewman V throws a body kick that misses
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Crewman V with the inside leg kick.
Crewman V smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crewman V misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Crewman V keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alatalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Crewman V throws a lazy uppercut
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Crewman V swings widly with a right hand
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo blocks a leg kick.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crewman V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Crewman V was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crewman V lands a slapping body shot.
Crewman V stuns Alatalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crewman V throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alatalo.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.
Crewman V connects with a body shot that sends Alatalo's belly button to the back.
Crewman V throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A lazy left from Crewman V finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Crewman V, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crewman V thuds his shin into the meat of Alatalo's side.
Crewman V moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crewman V throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alatalo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alatalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crewman V misses with the body kick
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Crewman V fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alatalo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alatalo cracks Crewman V on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Crewman V falls backwards against the cage. Alatalo follows up with more strikes that drop Crewman V to his knees. Alatalo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Crewman V! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
An out of breath Mikko Alatalo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WPFA XX: Active vs Princip 3
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Alatalo lands a head kick. Samsonov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alatalo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Samsonov throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Samsonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Samsonov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alatalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alatalo, right into the meat.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the head.
Alatalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Samsonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samsonov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Donk. Alatalo catches Samsonov right on the button with a cross.
Alatalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samsonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Samsonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo cracks Samsonov with a good jab.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo swings away with a body shot that misses

and Samsonov counters with a nice right hand that sends Alatalo toppling to the canvas! Alatalo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Samsonov finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov avoids the head kick by Alatalo.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a crisp right that sends Alatalo to the canvas! Samsonov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
A very excited looking Ivan Samsonov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WPFA XVIII: Hall of Fame
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1#
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea ducks right into an uppercut from Alatalo.
Alatalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mircea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mircea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alatalo doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Alatalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Mircea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Mircea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mircea under the eye.
Alatalo clobbers Mircea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Mircea is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alatalo with a body shot.
Mircea throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mircea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Mircea throws a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Mircea tries a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo is wise to it.#T1#
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alatalo throws a hook but Mircea blocks it.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Mircea counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mircea lands a right hand.
I was talking to Alatalo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mircea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mircea scores with a shoulder strike.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Mircea scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Mircea.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alatalo.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alatalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Mircea tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Mircea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mircea. #T3#
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea presses Alatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Alatalo blocks an uppercut.
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Mircea tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alatalo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mircea has him pressed against the cage.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mircea tries a body shot but Alatalo blocks it.
Mircea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Alatalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Alatalo looking to slow down the pace here.
Mircea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alatalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mircea's brow. #T4#
Mircea avoids a wild elbow strike from Alatalo.
Alatalo crunches a lovely knee into Mircea's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Mircea as the two fighters clinch.
Alatalo misses with a knee strike.
Alatalo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
Alatalo is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mircea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea scores with a shot to the side of Alatalo's head.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mircea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mircea avoids a wild elbow strike from Alatalo.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Mircea.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alatalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mircea's brow.
A short body shot lands from Mircea as the two fighters clinch.
Mircea digs a right hand underneath Alatalo's ribcage. Alatalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Mircea.
Mircea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
That's time! Alatalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alatalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alatalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Mircea clinches.
Alatalo misses with a knee to the head.
Mircea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alatalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mircea's brow.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body.
Mircea lands a body shot.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mircea digs a right hand underneath Alatalo's ribcage. Alatalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mircea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mircea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mircea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Mircea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mircea lands a right hand.
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!
Mircea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alatalos head.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Mircea.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
Mircea lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
A short right from Mircea on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mircea.
Mircea pushes Alatalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mircea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alatalo or not.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mircea.
Mircea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Mircea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mircea lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mircea scores with a shot to the side of Alatalo's head.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alatalos head.
A body shot lands from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Mircea.
Mircea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mircea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Mircea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mircea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alatalos head. #ROC2#
Alatalo is rocked!
Mircea lands a body punch.
Oh Alatalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mircea. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Mircea.
Good body shot from Mircea.
Mircea creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Alatalo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Alatalo drops to his knees and Mircea pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea is the new heavyweight champion!
Alexandru Mircea decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WPFA XV: Tiotio vs Alatalo
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Alatalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiotio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alatalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiotio's head.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and Tiotio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Tiotio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Tiotio ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo with a jab.
Alatalo scores with a hook.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo with a hook.#ROC2#
Tiotio is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ara Tiotio has been cut.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Tiotio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Tiotio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alatalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiotio. That did some damage!
Tiotio seems to have got his legs back now.
Alatalo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tiotio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tiotio with a body shot.
Tiotio blocks a head kick by Alatalo.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiotio's head backwards.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Tiotio moves out of range.
Tiotio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Alatalo thows a body kick. Tiotio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tiotio throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alatalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiotio looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Tiotio.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Tiotio.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiotio.
Alatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiotio blocks the body kick.
Tiotio ducks right into an uppercut from Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with a nice cross there... Tiotio is looking wobbly and Alatalo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tiotio to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Alatalo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikko Alatalo!
Mikko Alatalo is the new heavyweight champion!
Mikko Alatalo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WPFA: Dominance IV
Date: Feb 04, 2020

#R1##KD2#
Alatalo lands a left and a right that send Boyka crashing to the mat, dazed. Alatalo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
Alatalo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alatalo throws the kick towards the body but Boyka avoids it.
Boyka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyka moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boyka slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Boyka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alatalo misses with a head kick.
Boyka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mahogany Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Boyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boyka misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Boyka avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Boyka.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease.
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyka.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Boyka misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Alatalo does it's job there.#KD2#
Alatalo lands a big right hand that sends Boyka crashing to the mat! Alatalo stays standing though and waves Boyka back to his feet!#ROC2#
Boyka is rocked!
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!
Boyka scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Boyka.
Alatalo cracks the inside of Boyka's front leg.
Alatalo lands with a straight right. Boyka didn't see that one coming.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and Boyka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Boyka slips the punch.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Boyka ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boyka, as that shot connected.
Alatalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Boyka.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo throws a head kick that misses.
Alatalo thumps Boyka with a low kick.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boyka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alatalo blocks a head kick by Boyka. #T3#
Boyka looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Alatalo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boyka sprawling to the canvas! Boyka rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alatalo finish him?!
Oh Boyka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyka walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Alatalo swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikko Alatalo!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikko Alatalo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Ferocious Fights V
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Alatalo.
Duncan connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Duncan saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Duncan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duncan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Duncan. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alatalo checks a leg kick. #KD#
Alatalo drops Duncan with a beautiful combination! Duncan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alatalo is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duncan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that drops Duncan like a sack of potatoes! Alatalo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
A relieved looking Mikko Alatalo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tim Duncan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Still got 5 rings lol '.

Event: WPFA IX: Christmas Clash
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Alatalo misses with a right hand
and Del Brophy counters with a nice body shot.
Del Brophy defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Del Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Del Brophy moves into the clinch.
Del Brophy avoids the elbow strike from Alatalo, against the cage.
Alatalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alatalo tries a knee to the head but Del Brophy blocks it.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alatalo misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Del Brophy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws an elbow that misses.
Del Brophy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Del Brophy lands a shoulder strike.
Del Brophy tries to pull guard but Alatalo holds him up against the cage and eventually Del Brophy drops back down to his feet.
Del Brophy misses with a body punch. #T1#
Alatalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Del Brophy.#BC2#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo tries a low kick but Del Brophy avoids it.
Del Brophy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alatalo moves out of range as Del Brophy throws a body kick.
Del Brophy blocks a jab.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo misses with a leg kick.
Del Brophy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Del Brophy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Del Brophy has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Del Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo misses with a leg kick.
Del Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Del Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alatalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Brophy.
Del Brophy throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Del Brophy counters with a good, hard body kick but Alatalo shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Brophy misses with a body kick.
Alatalo unleashes a big counter combination but Del Brophy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Del Brophy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alatalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Brophy.
Alatalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Del Brophy can pounce on him.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Del Brophy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alatalo if he has to take too many more of those.
Alatalo misses with a wild combination.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Del Brophy counters with a three punch combo that has Alatalo backing up. Alatalo nods at Del Brophy to acknowledge the strikes.
Alatalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alatalo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Del Brophy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Del Brophy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alatalo throws a hook but Del Brophy avoids it easily.
Del Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Brophy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Del Brophy's shoulder, as Del Brophy tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Del Brophy clinches.
Del Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Del Brophy.
Alatalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Del Brophy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Del Brophy leaning against his opponent.
Alatalo misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Del Brophy.
Del Brophy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Del Brophy tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Brophy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Del Brophy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alatalo looking to slow down the pace here.
Del Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Del Brophy scores with a hook to the body.
Alatalo misses with an elbow strike.
Del Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Alatalo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Del Brophy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alatalo can turn it around.
Del Brophy lands a nice shot to the body.
Del Brophy tries to pull guard but Alatalo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Del Brophy.
Alatalo is breathing heavily.
Alatalo is trying to push Del Brophy away but Del Brophy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Del Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Alatalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Del Brophy blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Alatalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Del Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo avoiding damage as Del Brophy throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy trying to land knees to the body.
Del Brophy misses with a body punch.
Alatalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Brophy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Del Brophy controls the action.
Del Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Brophy fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Del Brophy dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Del Brophy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Alatalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Del Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricardo Del Brophy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Del Brophy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy connects with a leg kick. Alatalo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Brophy is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo misses with a right hand
and Del Brophy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alatalo thinking.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo delivers a nice body kick.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
Alatalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Brophy.
Del Brophy half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Brophy counters with a nice body kick.
Alatalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Brophy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alatalo tries to land a leg kick but Del Brophy saw it coming and moves away.
Del Brophy avoids the head kick by Alatalo.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the head.
Del Brophy throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Del Brophy avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Del Brophy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Del Brophy saw that one coming.
Del Brophy defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Del Brophy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Alatalo misses with a right hand
enabling Del Brophy to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Del Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Brophy is looking to clinch.
Del Brophy connects with an inside leg kick.
Alatalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alatalo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alatalo dips to his left and cracks Del Brophy with an uppercut!
Del Brophy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Del Brophy walks into a stiff left hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
Ricardo Del Brophy's cut is getting worse.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Del Brophy, as that shot connected.
Del Brophy slips under a jab from Alatalo.#CL#
Del Brophy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alatalo, pushing him back against the cage.
Del Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Alatalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alatalo 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Alatalo!
A relieved looking Mikko Alatalo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WPFA VII: Samsonov vs Philips
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Almeida fails with the takedown.
Almeida blocks a jab.
We've been told by Almeida's head coaches at Kombat Hangar 18 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alatalo dips to his left and cracks Almeida with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Lucio Almeida has been cut.
Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Almeida is looking to counter the offense by Alatalo and move into the clinch.
Alatalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Almeida on the side of the head.
Almeida moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almeida.
Almeida misses the jab.
Alatalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the head.
Almeida takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Almeida throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alatalo throws a counter combo.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almeida takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Alatalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Almeida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Almeida moves into the clinch.
Alatalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Almeida blocks it with crossed arms.
Almeida avoids a wild elbow strike from Alatalo.
A short body shot lands from Almeida as the two fighters clinch.
Almeida misses with a body punch.
Almeida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alatalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alatalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alatalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Almeida's elbow.
Almeida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alatalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Almeida avoiding damage as Alatalo throws knees to the body.
Almeida jumps guard but Alatalo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alatalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Almeida controls his hands.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Almeida blocks an elbow strike.
Almeida tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Almeida back against the cage.
Almeida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alatalo lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Almeida.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alatalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Almeida's elbow.
Alatalo 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.

Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucio Almeida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Almeida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Almeida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almeida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alatalo's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo jabs at Almeida's body.
Alatalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almeida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alatalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Almeida under the eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alatalo.#CUT2#
Lucio Almeida's cut is getting worse.
Alatalo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Almeida is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Alatalo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Almeida's head backwards.#ROC2#
Almeida is rocked!
Mikko Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alatalo misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alatalo. #T1#
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Almeida lands a nice hook to Alatalo's body. Alatalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Almeida should have avoided that one.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almeida. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Almeida moves out of range.
Almeida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo sizes up Almeida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
Lucio Almeida's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Almeida connects with a jab.
Alatalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Almeida is able to avoid easily.
Almeida tries to counter by clinching up but Alatalo breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Almeida seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
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!
Almeida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Almeida moved out of range.
Almeida seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alatalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Almeida changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#KD2#
Alatalo lands a big head kick that sends Almeida tumbling to the mat! Alatalo takes a step backwards and waves Almeida back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almeida.
Alatalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.#CL#
Alatalo gets tackled into the cage by Almeida. Almeida maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alatalo connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
Jeez, Lucio Almeida's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Alatalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Almeida. That did some damage!
Almeida misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Almeida.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Almeida avoids it with no problem.
Alatalo throws a hook but Almeida blocks it.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Almeida counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Almeida decides to pull guard.
Alatalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almeida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alatalo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alatalo tries to stand but Almeida is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alatalo passes into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alatalo wants to stand but Almeida has his arm trapped. #T1#
Almeida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almeida is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida is trying to maintain the position but Alatalo is very close to passing his half guard.
Almeida is looking to improve his position.
Almeida wants to get back to full guard but Alatalo has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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.
Almeida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alatalo controlling the pace for now.
Alatalo avoids the attempt from Almeida to control.
Alatalo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alatalo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Almeida is looking to improve his position but Alatalo isn't that keen on the idea.
Almeida throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alatalo. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Alatalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alatalo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Alatalo!
Mikko Alatalo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2019

#R1##KD2#
Franco lands a high kick to the side of Alatalo's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Franco dives into guard, looking to finish.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alatalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco throwing strikes but missing.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alatalo managing to control the position.
Alatalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franco wanted to stand there but Alatalo had control of the position.
Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alatalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco postures up in Alatalo's guard and throws a big left but Alatalo blocks it.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Mikko Alatalo's cut is getting worse.
Franco is fighting to break Alatalo's control of his arms but Alatalo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alatalo controls Franco momentarily but Franco frees himself.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Franco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alatalo!
Franco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alatalo is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Franco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Franco landing a few strikes. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mikko Alatalo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikko Alatalo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bonzela Franco!
Bonzela Franco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Izmir vs Pulu
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Kagonbo slips a jab from Alatalo.
Kagonbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
Kagonbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Alatalo off the cage and back into range.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Kagonbo throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Kagonbo misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kagonbo works Alatalo's body with a nice hook.
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Kagonbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kagonbo throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kagonbo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kagonbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alatalo under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kagonbo tries to land a leg kick but Alatalo saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Kagonbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alatalo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kagonbo walks into a stiff left hand from Alatalo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alatalo! #CUT#
It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.#T1#
Alatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alatalo punishes Kagonbo's body with a nice straight punch.
Kagonbo lands a lovely overhand right.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kagonbo throws out a counter right but Alatalo avoids it with no problem.
Kagonbo takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
Kagonbo drops Alatalo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alatalo looks back up at him and smiles so Kagonbo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Alatalo is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo wants to stay close but Kagonbo steps back to make room for something. Alatalo seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Kagonbo and Alatalo drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bismack Kagonbo!
Bismack Kagonbo got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Lawrence
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dee throws a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Dee moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Alatalo.
We've been informed that Alatalo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Dee's ribs.
Alatalo tests Dee's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Dee scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo rushes Dee with punches - Dee moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Dee goes down! Alatalo follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
Our winner, Mikko Alatalo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Higgs vs Carsara
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang is looking to counter the offense by Alatalo and move into the clinch.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bang with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alatalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Alatalo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang dodges an elbow strike from Alatalo.
Bang avoiding damage as Alatalo throws knees to the body.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Alatalo blocks with his arms.
Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alatalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alatalo misses with a double jab.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alatalo to the ground. Alatalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alatalo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alatalo throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Alatalo kicks off Bang and gets to his feet.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Bang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alatalo on his heels. He'll look to pass Alatalo's guard now, I'm sure.
Bang passes Alatalo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2##SUB#
Bang has isolated one of Alatalo's arms. Alatalo looking to fight him off but Bang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miro Bang!
Miro Bang gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFC Diaz vs Hawtry
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Boyka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Boyka tries for a takedown but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo throws a head kick that Boyka semi-blocks.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Alatalo slips a straight right by Boyka.#TD2#
Alatalo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo pulls Boyka in close to his closed guard and prevents Boyka from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Boyka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alatalo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boyka, into his guard. #REVR#
Boyka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
Alatalo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boyka's guard.
Alatalo tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Alatalo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boyka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boyka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alatalo controls the pace.
Alatalo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boyka is proving hard to escape from.
Boyka is pulling down on Alatalo's head. It's preventing any offense from Alatalo, at least for the moment.
Alatalo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alatalo landing some decent shots from guard.
Alatalo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alatalo won't allow Boyka to sweep him here.
Boyka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boyka is trying to control the position but Alatalo postures up. #T2#
Boyka has Alatalo pulled in close to control his posture.
Alatalo wants to control from the top but Boyka keeps moving.
Alatalo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boyka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alatalo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boyka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alatalo throwing strikes from guard but Boyka blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alatalo wants to control from the top but Boyka keeps moving.
Boyka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boyka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boyka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Alatalo won't allow Boyka to sweep him here.
Alatalo trying to control but Boyka is working from the bottom.
Boyka has Alatalo pulled in close to control his posture.
Alatalo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boyka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boyka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alatalo distracts Boyka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alatalo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alatalo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
Alatalo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyka controlling the position.
Alatalo wants to control from the top but Boyka keeps moving.
Alatalo connects with a couple of short punches.
Boyka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alatalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyka is retaining full guard.
Boyka wants to sweep here but Alatalo controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Alatalo pushes down on Boyka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alatalo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alatalo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alatalo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alatalo working Boyka over with strikes. #ROC#
Boyka is rocked!
Alatalo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyka defending well though.
Alatalo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boyka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boyka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo won't allow Boyka to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alatalo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alatalo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boyka wants to sweep here but Alatalo controlling him for the moment.
Alatalo is working Boyka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boyka working a defensive guard here.
Alatalo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Alatalo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Alatalo - just one landing.
Boyka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Alatalo.
Boyka is still on wobbly legs! Can Alatalo finish him?
Alatalo fakes the body blow, causing Boyka to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Boyka goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Alatalo!
An out of breath Mikko Alatalo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Peak - Kings will Rise
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Mifflin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mifflin throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Alatalo misses with a two punch combination.
Alatalo dodges the punch combination from Mifflin.
Alatalo throws a head kick but Mifflin moves out of range.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mifflin was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Mifflin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mifflin looks to land a combination but Alatalo avoids it well.
A jab from Mifflin misses.
Mifflin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alatalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Mifflin's body.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Mifflin shakes it off.
Alatalo defending well as Mifflin loads up on a big left hand.
Mifflin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mifflin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunder Mifflin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo throws out a powerful jab.
Alatalo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mifflin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Alatalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Mifflin.
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mifflin's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mifflin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mifflin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mifflin misses with a hook.
Mifflin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Alatalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mifflin. Mifflin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alatalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Mifflin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mifflin jabs Alatalo right on the nose. Alatalo blinks but takes it well.
Mifflin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Mifflin.
Mifflin misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Mifflin avoids the head kick by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mifflin throws a body shot but no joy.
As Mifflin tries to get set, Alatalo tries to push him back and clinch up but Mifflin manages to avoid the attempt.
Alatalo throws a sloppy head kick and Mifflin moves out of range easily.
Mifflin misses with a few strikes there.
Alatalo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Alatalo - just one landing.
Alatalo thuds his right hand into Mifflin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alatalo connects with a jab.
Alatalo throws a nice looking combination but Mifflin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and Mifflin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mifflin. Mifflin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mifflin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mifflin throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Mifflin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alatalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Mifflin throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Alatalo. #T3#
Mifflin avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Mifflin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Mifflin moves away and avoids it.
Mifflin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mifflin loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Alatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mifflin.
Alatalo lands with a hook. Mifflin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Mifflin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alatalo swings for the body but Mifflin moves out of range.
Mifflin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mifflin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Mifflin loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Alatalo is looking to counter the offense by Mifflin and move into the clinch.
Mifflin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Mifflin.
Mifflin misses the jab.
Alatalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mifflin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mifflin.
Alatalo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Dunder Mifflin has been cut.
Mifflin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alatalo's hands.
Mifflin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alatalo throws a sloppy body shot
and Mifflin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mifflin throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Mifflin throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Mifflin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alatalo misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alatalo lands a jab to Mifflin's midsection.
Mifflin throws out a powerful jab.
Mifflin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mifflin misses with a few strikes there.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mifflin lands with a right hand.
Mifflin looks to land a combination but Alatalo avoids it well.
Alatalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mifflin moves forwards but Alatalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Mifflin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mifflin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Mifflin. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Mifflin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo moves out of range as Mifflin strikes.
Alatalo scores with a hook to the body. Mifflin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Alatalo punishes Mifflin's body with a nice straight punch.
Mifflin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Alatalo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mifflin throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease.
Alatalo stuns Mifflin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mifflin throws a combination that misses
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mifflin is breathing heavily.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mifflin momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Mifflin.
Mifflin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alatalo is looking to wear down Mifflin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mifflin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alatalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mifflin on the side of the head.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Mifflin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Alatalo lands.
Alatalo throws a right hand that Mifflin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mifflin also avoids with ease.
Mifflin misses the jab.
Mifflin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mifflin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Alatalo lands a really nice looking cross but Mifflin seems unphased.
Alatalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mifflin under the eye.
Mikko Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Alatalo finds it's way through Mifflin's defenses. #ROC#
Mifflin is rocked!
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mifflin is still on wobbly legs! Can Alatalo finish him?
Mifflin misses with a combination
and Alatalo counters with a huge left! Mifflin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alatalo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mifflin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alatalo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
Mikko Alatalo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dunder Mifflin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even though I have lost the fight I know the money I get means more to save up to buy my bankrupt company back from Sabre and to get a home again, Thanks again folks!'.

Event: DARE 95
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Pendleton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Alatalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Pendleton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnny Pendleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendleton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alatalo back to the cage. Pendleton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pendleton is looking to clinch.
Pendleton throws a looping overhand right but Alatalo ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo connects with a crisp jab.
Pendleton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pendleton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pendleton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo takes a swing at Pendleton's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Pendleton darts in and clinches Alatalo up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Alatalo manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Pendleton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alatalo, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Alatalo.
Pendleton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendleton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Alatalo landing knees to the head. #T1#
Alatalo can't break the clinch.
Alatalo misses with a knee to the head.
Pendleton gets through Alatalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alatalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pendleton. #BC#
Pendleton breaks the clinch.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Pendleton has Alatalo up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Pendleton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
Pendleton misses with an uppercut.
Alatalo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pendleton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alatalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pendleton scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Pendleton looks to clinch
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Pendleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Pendleton's shoulder, as Pendleton tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendleton misses the target.
Pendleton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Pendleton ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Pendleton.
Pendleton misses with a straight right.
Alatalo throws a sloppy head kick and Pendleton moves out of range easily.
Pendleton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alatalo throws a nice looking combination but Pendleton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alatalo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pendleton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Pendleton's shoulder, as Pendleton tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Pendleton clinches.
Pendleton tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Pendleton back against the cage. #T3#
Pendleton blocks an elbow strike.
Alatalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pendleton lands a right hand.
Pendleton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alatalos head.
Alatalo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pendleton scores with a shoulder strike.
Pendleton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pendleton managing to block the knees to the body from Alatalo.
Pendleton throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Pendleton can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Pendleton tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alatalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Alatalo. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Pendleton has been cut.
Pendleton tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Pendleton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Pendleton moves into the clinch.#T4#
Alatalo misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Pendleton manages to break the clinch.
Alatalo scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Pendleton pushes Alatalo up against the cage in a clinch.
Alatalo is trying to force a seperation but Pendleton has the dominant position.
Pendleton misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendleton lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pendleton fails to land.
Pendleton working aggressively here.
Pendleton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards. #BC#
Pendleton breaks from the clinch.
Pendleton lands a lovely overhand right.
Pendleton tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Pendleton moved out of range nicely.
Alatalo throws a series of punches but Pendleton avoids them all with ease.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendleton misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
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 Johnny Pendleton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pendleton throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendleton moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendleton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pendleton is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pendleton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alatalo tries to counter with a clinch but Pendleton shakes him off and moves away.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendleton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pendleton takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
Alatalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pendleton's hands.
Pendleton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Alatalo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pendleton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pendleton wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo takes a swing at Pendleton's ribcage but misses.
Pendleton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pendleton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Pendleton fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Pendleton is looking to clinch.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Pendleton takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Pendleton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Pendleton appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendleton is just out of range.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pendleton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pendleton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pendleton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pendleton lands a nice shot that snaps Alatalo's head back.
Alatalo clobbers Pendleton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
Pendleton tries to move into range but Alatalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Alatalo gets tackled into the cage by Pendleton. Pendleton maintains the clinch.
Pendleton misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Pendleton manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Alatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendleton.
Pendleton throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo stalks Pendleton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pendleton's face. Pendleton staggers backwards, shaken.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendleton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pendleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendleton.
Nice uppercut there from Pendleton.
Alatalo throws a hook but Pendleton blocks it.
Pendleton lands a body shot.
Alatalo avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Pendleton moves into the clinch successfully.
Alatalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Pendleton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pendleton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alatalo. #T3#
Pendleton pushes Alatalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alatalo is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Pendleton scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Pendleton manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Pendleton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pendleton breaks from the clinch.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Pendleton saw that one coming.
Pendleton misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Pendleton avoids it with no problem.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Pendleton misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Pendleton avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Pendleton takes the fight into the clinch.
Alatalo tries a knee to the head but Pendleton blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pendleton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Pendleton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pendleton.
Pendleton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Pendleton scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Pendleton.
Pendleton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Pendleton lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Alatalo is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Mikko Alatalo's cut even more.
Pendleton lands a big right hand that drops Alatalo! The killer instinct kicks in and Pendleton finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pendleton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Pendleton!
Johnny Pendleton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DARE 87
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Borodin throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Alatalo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alatalo thuds a left hand into Borodin's body.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo connects with a crisp jab.
Borodin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borodin needs to keep his hands up - Alatalo had a free shot at his head there.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borodin moves away.
Borodin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alatalo lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Borodin goes down and covers up as Alatalo starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
Our winner, Mikko Alatalo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 81
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Alatalo ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Morgan thumps Alatalo with a low kick.
Jack Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Alatalo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alatalo's hands.
Alatalo throws a head kick that Morgan semi-blocks.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Morgan coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo.
Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Alatalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alatalo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alatalo slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan connects with a solid leg kick.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan misses with a hook
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Morgan as he connects with a hook.
Morgan throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Morgan.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Morgan's ribs.
Morgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Alatalo takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Alatalo does it's job there.
Morgan tried to score with a low kick but Alatalo checks it.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alatalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Alatalo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alatalo duly obliges.
Morgan throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Morgan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alatalo is able to avoid easily.
Morgan scores with a hook.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Alatalo looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Alatalo moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Morgan.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morgan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morgan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Morgan connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick. #T4#
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alatalo lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alatalo checks the leg kick.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alatalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo connects with a body shot that sends Morgan's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Morgan shakes it off.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Morgan.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Alatalo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Alatalo throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Alatalo down.
Alatalo with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Morgan is rocked!
Alatalo throws an overhand right that drops Morgan like a sack of potatoes! Alatalo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
Our winner, Mikko Alatalo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 72
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a head kick but Nao moves out of range.
We've been told by Nao's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nao.
Alatalo connects with a high kick.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nao lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.#CL#
Nao moves into range and clinches up with Alatalo.
A head punch on the inside from Nao fails to land.
Alatalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nao is working Alatalo over against the cage.
Nao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nao digs a right hand into Alatalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alatalo's gas tank.
Nao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Alatalo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo is trying to stall.
Alatalo throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Nao scores with a shoulder strike.
Nao tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Nao can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Nao throws a head punch that misses.
Nao has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
Nao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo tries a knee to the head but Nao blocks it.
A short left from Nao.
A nice left hand lands by Nao.
Nao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nao tries a body shot but Alatalo blocks it.
Nao misses with a body punch.
Nao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with an elbow strike.
Nao avoids a wild elbow strike from Alatalo.
Nao tries a body shot but Alatalo blocks it. #T2#
Alatalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but Nao blocks with his arms.
Nao pushes Alatalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Nao lands a body punch.
Nao is leaning against Alatalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alatalo looks winded!
Nao works on Alatalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Nao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nao.
Nao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alatalo or not.
Nao lands a left hand. #T3#
Good body shot from Nao.
Nice body punch from Nao - that landed with a thud.
Nao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alatalo or not.
Nao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nao lands a left hand.
Nao lands a hook that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards. #ROC#
Alatalo is rocked!
Nao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alatalo or not.
Alatalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nao finish him?
Nao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nao throws a big uppercut that drops Alatalo! More strikes from Nao and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alatalo lies dazed against the cage as Nao celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Nao!
During a confident post fight interview, Solomon Nao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2018

#R1#
Potamus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alatalo checks the leg kick.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Potamus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Potamus.
Alatalo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good work by Alatalo as he checks the leg kick.
Alatalo avoids a kick to the body.
Potamus connects with a solid leg kick.
Alatalo walks into a straight right hand from Potamus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Potamus is predictable there
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Alatalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alatalo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Potamus thows a leg kick but Alatalo checks it
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Potamus.
Alatalo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Potamus throws a solid leg kick but Alatalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Potamus.
Potamus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Potamus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Potamus looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Potamus digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
Alatalo takes one to the side of the head.
Potamus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alatalo checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Potamus throws a chopping leg kick but Alatalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alatalo blocks a leg kick.
Alatalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Potamus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Potamus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Potamus misses
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Potamus misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Potamus misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Potamus avoids it with no problem.
Potamus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potamus misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Potamus throws a sloppy head kick
and Alatalo counters with an inside leg kick.
Alatalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Potamus misses.
A low kick from Potamus is predictable there
and Alatalo counters with a nice body shot.
Hippo Potamus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Potamus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potamus.
Potamus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Potamus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Potamus.
Potamus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potamus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Potamus avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hippo Potamus dominated that round.
That's time! Potamus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Potamus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alatalo.
Potamus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alatalo doesn't seem bothered though.
Potamus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Potamus wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
Potamus throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potamus thinking.
Potamus throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potamus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Potamus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Potamus.#T1#
Potamus misses with a low kick.
Potamus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Potamus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alatalo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alatalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Potamus misses
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hippo Potamus is winning the standup battle so far.
Potamus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
A low kick from Potamus is predictable there
and Alatalo counters with a thumping low kick.
Alatalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alatalo needs to keep his hands up - Potamus had a free shot at his head there.
Potamus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Alatalo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Potamus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Potamus.
Potamus tries to score with a low kick but Alatalo moves his leg out of the way.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potamus wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range. #T3#
Potamus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Potamus thows a leg kick but Alatalo checks it
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Potamus misses
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Potamus.
Potamus misses with an uppercut
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Potamus throws a head kick that misses.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.#T4#
Potamus throws a leg kick
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potamus tries to land a leg kick but Alatalo saw it coming and moves away.
Potamus connects with a right hand. Alatalo shakes it off.
Potamus scores with a leg kick.
Alatalo moves out of range as Potamus strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alatalo feints a counter leg kick.
Potamus throws a hard body shot but it just 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 Hippo Potamus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Potamus motions for Alatalo to come forward. Potamus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potamus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Potamus
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Potamus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potamus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Potamus thows a leg kick but Alatalo checks it
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Potamus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alatalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Potamus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Potamus throws an off balance right hand
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Potamus jabs at Alatalo's body.
Potamus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Potamus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mikko Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alatalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Potamus.
Potamus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Potamus lands a right hook to the body.
Alatalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Potamus tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Alatalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potamus scores with a one two! Alatalo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Potamus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Potamus misses with a combination
and Potamus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potamus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Potamus is predictable there #KD2#
and Alatalo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Potamus! Alatalo lets Potamus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A slapping leg kick lands for Potamus.
Potamus misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Alatalo!
Our winner, Mikko Alatalo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Cuchulain misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Cuchulain lands a glancing blow to the side of Alatalo's head.
Cuchulain throws a right and a left that Alatalo avoids nicely.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cuchulain misses with a shot to the body
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuchulain throws a right hand that misses
and Cuchulain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuchulain falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Alatalo counters with a nice right hand that sends Cuchulain toppling to the canvas! Cuchulain scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Alatalo finish him?!#ROC2#
Cuchulain is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo dodges the punch combination from Cuchulain.
Alatalo defending well as Cuchulain loads up on a big left hand.
Cuchulain backing away here, and Alatalo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Cuchulain.
A shot to the body from Cuchulain misses
and Alatalo counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Alatalo!
A very excited looking Mikko Alatalo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Furkinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Furkinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Furkinson tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derk Furkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furkinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alatalo counters with a nice leg kick.
Furkinson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furkinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alatalo counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Furkinson out cold! What a finish! Alatalo is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Alatalo!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikko Alatalo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2018

#R1#
Furkinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alatalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Furkinson avoids it with no problem.
Furkinson misses with a takedown
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Furkinson thinking.
Furkinson tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily#KD2#
and Alatalo counters with a nice right hand that sends Furkinson toppling to the canvas! Furkinson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Alatalo finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Derk Furkinson has been cut.
Furkinson tries to clinch but Alatalo moves away
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Furkinson thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furkinson fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Alatalo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Furkinson! Alatalo lets Furkinson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Furkinson is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derk Furkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furkinson has his takedown stuffed
and Alatalo counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Alatalo!
Our winner, Mikko Alatalo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 42: NICOLAS VS. SLATER
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Sokolov throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokolov scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Sokolov cracks Alatalo with an open hand slap.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sokolov lands with a cross.
Sokolov throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sokolov thinking.
Alatalo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sokolov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Alatalo. Sokolov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Sokolov!
A very excited looking Konstantin Sokolov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TRFC99
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Nice cross by Machado.
Machado shoots in but Alatalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machado works Alatalo's body with a nice hook.
Alatalo lands a nice hook to Machado's body. Machado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like John Machado has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Alatalo.
Alatalo moves forwards but Machado connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado shoots in but Alatalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alatalo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.
Machado with a poor takedown
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Alatalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Alatalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alatalo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Machado dives in and scores a takedown into Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alatalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alatalo, not yet. #SUB2#
Machado drops back looking for a leg! Alatalo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alatalo manages to kick Machado off! Machado jumps back into Alatalo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Machado 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. #T3#
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Alatalo trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Machado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alatalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Machado content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machado tries to move to mount but Alatalo blocks the move with his legs.
Alatalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Alatalo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machado tries to move to mount but Alatalo blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alatalo is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Machado will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alatalo as he jumps to the side.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Machado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alatalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
Alatalo is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Alatalo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alatalo gets full guard.
Machado trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alatalo working a defensive guard here.
John Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alatalo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Alatalo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machado uses it to pass to side control.
Alatalo is not content to let Machado control the position. #T2#
Alatalo tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Alatalo prevents Machado from improving position. #SUB2#
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alatalo tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Alatalo sneaks back into half guard.
Alatalo is trying to get back to full guard.
Alatalo is not content to let Machado control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado is trying to control. Alatalo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machado is thwarting Alatalo's attempts to control the position.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado trying to mount his opponent but Alatalo defends it. #SUB2#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alatalo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Alatalo missing with punches from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alatalo trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alatalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alatalo defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Alatalo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Machado looks for a takedown but Alatalo sprawls well.
Alatalo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alatalo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado. #TD2#
Machado drives through with a takedown into Alatalo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Machado trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
Machado won't allow Alatalo to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Machado won't allow Alatalo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Machado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alatalo has Machado pulled in close to control his posture.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado preventing the sweep. #ES#
Alatalo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Alatalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been informed that Machado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Machado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikko Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.#T2##CL2#
Machado clinches.
Machado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alatalo has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Alatalo manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Alatalo gets caught napping as Machado dives in and scores a takedown. Alatalo manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving. #SUB#
Alatalo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Alatalo is defending well.
Alatalo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
John Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Alatalo actively working from the bottom here.
Alatalo tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Alatalo trying to control but Machado postures up.
Alatalo wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Machado.
I've got Machado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for John Machado!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for John Machado!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for John Machado!

John Machado wins by unanimous decision!
A pretty intense looking John Machado took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: C29: Sanada vs Gracie
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Bondarenko throws a head kick but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bondarenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bondarenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bondarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Bondarenko.
Alatalo moves out of range as Bondarenko throws a body kick. #KD2#
Alatalo sends Bondarenko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Alatalo is motioning to the referee to let Bondarenko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Svyatoslav Bondarenko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bondarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alatalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bondarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo steps in with a hook that catches Bondarenko right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Alatalo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bondarenko looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
Mikko Alatalo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C25: Lu vs Cage
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Alatalo throws a jab when Wahlberg was well out of range.
Wahlberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Wahlberg is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wahlberg is just out of range.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Wahlberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wahlberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Wahlberg.
Alatalo lands a leg kick that knocks Wahlberg off balance momentarily.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a low kick.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Wahlberg avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo throws a combination that misses
and Wahlberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alatalo wants to land a leg kick but Wahlberg is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wahlberg. That did some damage!
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo misses with a low kick. #T1#
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
Wahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahlberg.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Wahlberg throws a good cross that connects.
Wahlberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wahlberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Wahlberg moved away.
Alatalo blocks a head kick by Wahlberg.
Alatalo connects with a crisp jab.
Alatalo misses with a double jab.
Wahlberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alatalo walks into a stiff left hand from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wahlberg is just out of range.
Alatalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alatalo feints and then cracks Wahlberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wahlberg down.
Wahlberg avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Wahlberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Wahlberg misses.
Wahlberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hook but Wahlberg avoids it easily.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alatalo throws a hook but Wahlberg avoids it easily.
Wahlberg throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wahlberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alatalo at a distance.
A big left from Wahlberg misses.
Alatalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wahlberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo swinging wildly here. #T3#
Alatalo throws a body punch but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Wahlberg shakes it off.
Wahlberg misses with a straight right.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wahlberg.
Wahlberg moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo checks a leg kick nicely.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wahlberg counters with a nice body shot.
Alatalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Wahlberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alatalo throws a series of punches but Wahlberg moves out of range. #T4#
Alatalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wahlberg checks it well.
Alatalo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wahlberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alatalo on the side of the head.
Wahlberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Wahlberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wahlberg digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
Wahlberg defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo takes a swing at Wahlberg's ribcage but misses.
Wahlberg works the jab nicely.
Wahlberg avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wahlberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alatalo swings for the body but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Wahlberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alatalo cracks Wahlberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahlberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Wahlberg flicks out a counter leg kick but Alatalo steps away.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wahlberg can do to turn this around?
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Wahlberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo throws a series of punches but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Wahlberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wahlberg scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo throws a sloppy body shot
and Wahlberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Wahlberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wahlberg is just out of range.
Mikko Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Wahlberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wahlberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Wahlberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wahlberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahlberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wahlberg. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Wahlberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alatalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alatalo is looking to wear down Wahlberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alatalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wahlberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Wahlberg backs away, Alatalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alatalo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wahlberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Wahlberg moves away and avoids it.
Wahlberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahlberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks right into an uppercut from Wahlberg.
Alatalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wahlberg. #T2#
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
It seemed like Wahlberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wahlberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wahlberg throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alatalo checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Alatalo misses its target.
Alatalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wahlberg's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wahlberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wahlberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Wahlberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Wahlberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Wahlberg throws a head kick but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wahlberg misses with a head kick.
Wahlberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alatalo throws a leg kick
and Wahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wahlberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wahlberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Wahlberg's head but Wahlberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo thows a leg kick but Wahlberg checks it
and Wahlberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alatalo thinking.
Wahlberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahlberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Wahlberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wahlberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Wahlberg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Wahlberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wahlberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alatalo tries to move into range but Wahlberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahlberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alatalo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alatalo throws a chopping leg kick but Wahlberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wahlberg moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Alatalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wahlberg is out of range and Alatalo settles back down.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg misses with a few strikes there.
Alatalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wahlberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alatalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wahlberg misses with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Wahlberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Wahlberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Wahlberg 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wahlberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wahlberg misses with a body shot.
Alatalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wahlberg just manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Wahlberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wahlberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alatalo takes a swing at Wahlberg's ribcage but misses.
Wahlberg walks into a left hand.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the head.
Wahlberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wahlberg throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alatalo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wahlberg. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wahlberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wahlberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alatalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Wahlberg's ribs.
Alatalo jabs Wahlberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Wahlberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Wahlberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wahlberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alatalo looks to land a combination. Wahlberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo misses with a looping left.#T2#
Alatalo tests Wahlberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wahlberg misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Wahlberg should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Alatalo. That snapped Wahlberg's head back. #ROC#
Wahlberg is rocked!
Wahlberg throws a nice head kick!
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Wahlberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Wahlberg ducked under it nicely.
Wahlberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wahlberg manages to avoid it.
Alatalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Wahlberg slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Wahlberg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range and Wahlberg settles back down.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Wahlberg moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Wahlberg blocks the leg kick.
Alatalo looks to land a combination but Wahlberg avoids it well.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alatalo throws a leg kick
and Wahlberg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wahlberg lands a jab to the head.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Wahlberg should have avoided that one.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo defending well as Wahlberg loads up on a big left hand.
Wahlberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wahlberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wahlberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Wahlberg misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahlberg moves away.
Wahlberg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Alatalo takes one to the chin there.
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!
Wahlberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Wahlberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Wahlberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wahlberg missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wahlberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wahlberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alatalo.
It seemed like Wahlberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
As Alatalo backs off Wahlberg throws a huge counter combo but Alatalo manages to avoid it all.
Wahlberg scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alatalo lands with a straight right. Wahlberg didn't see that one coming.
Alatalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wahlberg counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Alatalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alatalo 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Alatalo!
After winning the bout, Mikko Alatalo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFN2: Gracie vs Fiso
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Gowing misses with a looping left.
Gowing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#
It looks like Cameron Gowing has been cut.
Gowing looks for a takedown but Alatalo sprawls well.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo throws a combination that misses
and Gowing counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Gowing moves into the clinch.
Gowing looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Gowing breaks the clinch.
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gowing wants to clinch
and Gowing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gowing looks to land a body kick but Alatalo moved away.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gowing counters with a nice uppercut.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Gowing moves out of range as Alatalo throws a body kick.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Gowing moves away and avoids it.
Gowing throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gowing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo throws a lazy body kick
and Gowing counters with a three punch combo that has Alatalo backing up. Alatalo nods at Gowing to acknowledge the strikes.
Alatalo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gowing tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gowing is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gowing or perhaps it was just good defense by Alatalo, which made it look bad.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Gowing.
Gowing blocks the body kick.
Gowing is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alatalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alatalo with a nice cross.
Alatalo lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alatalo as he avoids it easily.
Gowing doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo lands a nice shot that snaps Gowing's head back.
Gowing walks into a stiff left hand from Alatalo.
Gowing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Gowing counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alatalo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alatalo wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch.
Gowing tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alatalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Gowing darts in and clinches Alatalo up against the cage.#BC#
Alatalo manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gowing. #T3#
Alatalo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gowing counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gowing moves out of range of the body kick.
Gowing gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alatalo.
Gowing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gowing scores with a body shot.
Gowing gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Alatalo gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gowing is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
After winning the bout, Mikko Alatalo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CP1: Rydell vs Dos Oliviera
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Alatalo lands the left hand.
Alatalo plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hollbrook to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hollbrook just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikko Alatalo!
Mikko Alatalo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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