PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Youssef Alaoui (ranked 3656 p4p, 4009 weight class) and Wertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 442 p4p, 469 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Alaoui
vs
Ekstrovertti

188 cm
20
193
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
184
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Youssef Alaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Alaoui blocks it.
A slow jab from Ekstrovertti misses its intended target.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alaoui throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Alaoui's head coaches at Essence Dive that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but Alaoui avoids it.
Ekstrovertti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Ekstrovertti misses.
Alaoui throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti thows a leg kick but Alaoui checks it
and Alaoui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Wertti Ekstrovertti has been cut.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
and Alaoui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti misses the body punch
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaoui manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekstrovertti is defended easily by Alaoui.
We've been informed that Ekstrovertti 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.
Ekstrovertti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekstrovertti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekstrovertti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaoui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alaoui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alaoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
Wertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ekstrovertti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alaoui is trying to stand.
Alaoui trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ekstrovertti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ekstrovertti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alaoui's head.
Alaoui is trying to stand back up but Ekstrovertti is controlling him
Alaoui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekstrovertti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alaoui with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alaoui looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ekstrovertti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Ekstrovertti there.
Ekstrovertti is thwarting Alaoui's attempts to control the position.
Ekstrovertti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alaoui wants to get back to his feet.
Ekstrovertti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alaoui pushes Ekstrovertti off looking to stand but Ekstrovertti dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaoui is pressing down on Ekstrovertti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekstrovertti tries to free his leg and advance position but Alaoui is retaining full guard.
Alaoui 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.
Ekstrovertti stops Alaoui from standing up.
Ekstrovertti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ekstrovertti wants to control from the top but Alaoui keeps moving.
Alaoui is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ekstrovertti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Youssef Alaoui will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wertti Ekstrovertti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ekstrovertti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alaoui can pounce on him.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
Alaoui throws a combination. Ekstrovertti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Ekstrovertti clinches.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches.
Ekstrovertti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alaoui pushes Ekstrovertti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekstrovertti.
Alaoui swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Alaoui.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alaoui is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ekstrovertti is trying to break the clinch but Alaoui has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alaoui breaks the clinch.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaoui is just out of range.
Alaoui misses with a kick to the body.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a series of punches.
Alaoui is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Alaoui.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown but Alaoui shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Alaoui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alaoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alaoui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaoui.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Alaoui.
Alaoui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti throws the kick towards the body but Alaoui avoids it.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ekstrovertti looks to move away, Alaoui throws a big counter combo but Ekstrovertti just gets out of the way.
Ekstrovertti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.

That has opened up Wertti Ekstrovertti's cut even more.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaoui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Alaoui misses the target.
Alaoui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Alaoui throwing a counter right hand but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
That kick from Alaoui tenderised Ekstrovertti's leg. Ekstrovertti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alaoui stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alaoui wants it to stay on the feet.
Alaoui half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaoui clobbers Ekstrovertti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook.
Alaoui moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alaoui moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alaoui darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Youssef Alaoui is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekstrovertti misses with a left hand
and Alaoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Alaoui lands a big right hand that sends Ekstrovertti crashing to the mat! Alaoui stays standing though and waves Ekstrovertti back to his feet!

Ekstrovertti is rocked!

The cut above Wertti Ekstrovertti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alaoui counters with a huge right that knocks Ekstrovertti out cold! Alaoui is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Youssef Alaoui!