Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 134 Semenko vs Murha
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Alatalo moves forwards but Stevenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevenson feints and then cracks Alatalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alatalo down.
Stevenson throws a low kick, looking for Alatalo's leg but Alatalo calmly moves out of range.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
An attempted straight right counter from Stevenson misses the target.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevenson with a body shot.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Stevenson is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Alatalo 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.
Stevenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevenson with a body shot.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stevenson with a jab.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Stevenson throws a leg kick
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson lands a jab to Alatalo's midsection.
Stevenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Stevenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
Stevenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alatalo's sensitive parts.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevenson swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the body
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Alatalo slips a jab from Stevenson.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Alatalo walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevenson slips a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and Stevenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alatalo thinking.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Stevenson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alatalo doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a combination that misses
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Alatalo avoids nicely.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Stevenson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stevenson misses the jab.
Stevenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson throws a leg kick
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo lands with a good body shot.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Alatalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stevenson in his tracks.
Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo.
Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevenson is looking to slow Alatalo down with leg kicks. #T1#
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alatalo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stevenson has got the better of the exchanges.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Alatalo's ribs.
Alatalo clobbers Stevenson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alatalo defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stevenson staying out of range there.#T2#
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alatalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Alatalo misses
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Stevenson throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Stevenson throws a low kick but Alatalo moves out of range easily.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo sizes up Stevenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Alatalo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Alatalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alatalo thuds a left hand into Stevenson's body.#T3#
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch.
Stevenson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo just manages to avoid it.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Donk. Stevenson catches Alatalo right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.#KD#
Stevenson 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 Stevenson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Alatalo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
Alatalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alatalo seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Alatalo misses with a straight left. #T4#
Alatalo misses with a jab to the body
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Stevenson avoids it with no problem.
Stevenson throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Stevenson scores with a leg kick.
Stevenson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alatalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Stevenson cracks Alatalo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stevenson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alatalo to stand back up!
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Alatalo throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson jabs Alatalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Stevenson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Stevenson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson misses with a hook
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there 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!
Alatalo misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Stevenson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alatalo's knee momentarily.
Alatalo checks the leg kick.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stevenson looks to land a combination. Alatalo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alatalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Alatalo stumbling backwards into the cage! Alatalo bounces back off the cage towards Stevenson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Stevenson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Stevenson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adonis Stevenson!

Event: PFC 127 Reid vs Sanchez
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
Li tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Li.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Alatalo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yonglong Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alatalo doesn't seem bothered though.
Li fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alatalo on the side of the head.
Li scores with a shot to the body.
Li 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.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Li scores with a jab to the body.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Li avoids it with no problem.
Li misses with a body punch
and Alatalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alatalo cracks Li with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Li throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li scores with a jab to the body.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Li with a body shot.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.#T2#
Alatalo lands with a hook. Li tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Li on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Li looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Li misses with a kick to the body
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
Li on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Li blocks a jab.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Li tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alatalo manages to circle out of the way.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alatalo. That did some damage!
Li thuds a left hand into Alatalo's body.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Li looks to land a left hand but Alatalo moved out of range nicely.
Li thumps Alatalo with a low kick.
Li stuns Alatalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Alatalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Li's hands.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Li misses
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Li throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Li jabs at Alatalo's body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li lands with a slapping head kick.
Alatalo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Li.
Jab from Li.
Alatalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alatalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Li there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Li cracks the inside of Alatalo's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alatalo if he has to take too many more of those.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
A quick step to the side and Li tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonglong Li dominated that round.
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 cracks Li with a good jab.#CL#
Li has managed to clinch.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
A hook to the body from Li.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Alatalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li lands an uppercut.
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
Alatalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Alatalo manages to break the clinch.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Li.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.#T1#
Alatalo checks a low kick from Li.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Li with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Li.
Li misses with a straight right.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
Alatalo blocks the body kick.
Alatalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li throws a leg kick but Alatalo moved away.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li throws a leg kick but Alatalo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Li lands a leg kick that knocks Alatalo off balance momentarily.
Alatalo takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
That kick from Li tenderised Alatalo's leg. Alatalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Li cracks Alatalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alatalo blocks a leg kick.
Li swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Li is looking to wear down Alatalo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.#T3#
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Li works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Li changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Li moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Li scores with a spinning back kick!
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alatalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Li throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alatalo on the side of the head.
Alatalo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo throws a jab when Li was well out of range.#T4#
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Li doesn't seem bothered though.
Li slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li cracks Alatalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li misses with an uppercut.
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot.
Li lands with a good body shot.
Alatalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Li throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Li misses the target.
Li scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonglong Li dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li lands a nice looking body shot.
Li comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alatalo takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Alatalo defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Alatalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alatalo moves out of range as Li strikes.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Li does no damage.
Yonglong Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alatalo checks it well.
Li lands with a good body shot.
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Li throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Li is looking to clinch but Alatalo is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Li lands with a right hand.
Li misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Li jabs at Alatalo's body.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alatalo misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Li blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Li tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Alatalo misses
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Li takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Li with a body shot.
Yonglong Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand
and Li counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Li lands with a shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Li slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Alatalo takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alatalo.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li lands a head shot.
Alatalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Li.
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li lands with a good body shot.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Li jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yonglong Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonglong Li!
Our winner, Yonglong Li, 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: PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Alatalo misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Mangrove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove with the counter takedown but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Mangrove fakes the leg kick and cracks Alatalo in the body.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Mangrove's ribs.
Alatalo swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range. #CL2#
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alatalo's brow.
Mangrove digs a right hand underneath Alatalo's ribcage. Alatalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Mangrove jumps guard and drags Alatalo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mangrove is trying to keep Alatalo in close.
Mangrove is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alatalo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mangrove controls Alatalo momentarily but Alatalo frees himself. #T1#
Alatalo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alatalo wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mangrove is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alatalo frees his head nicely. Oh but Mangrove has switched to an armbar! Alatalo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alka Mangrove!
Our winner, Alka Mangrove, 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: PFC 116 Raske vs Wright
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Huber.
Huber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alatalo drops his hands momentarily and Huber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Huber missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hubers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Huber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huber throws a sloppy head kick and Alatalo moves out of range easily.
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!
Huber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Huber lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Huber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Huber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alatalo checks the leg kick.
Huber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Huber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Alatalo dips to his left and cracks Huber with an uppercut!
Alatalo lands with a good body shot.
Huber throws a leg kick which misses Alatalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Alatalo tries to avoid it.
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huber was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Huber ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Huber throws a wild body kick that Alatalo sees coming a mile off.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Huber releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huber connects with a high kick.
Huber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alatalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Huber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Huber throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Huber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hans Huber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huber moves away.
Alatalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huber.
Alatalo blocks a low kick nicely.
Huber cracks Alatalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alatalo moves out of range as Huber throws a body kick.
Huber throws a sloppy head kick and Alatalo moves out of range easily.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huber darts in trying to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alatalo. #T3#
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. #CL2#
Huber has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huber cracks Alatalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huber works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Huber moves into range and clinches up with Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Huber blocking some punches.
Alatalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huber swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huber swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Huber prevents a body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Huber.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huber.
Huber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alatalo tries a body shot but Huber blocks it.
Huber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alatalo's efforts to push away.
Huber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Huber can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Alatalo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Alatalo manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Huber avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo jabs Huber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huber only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Huber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.
Huber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Huber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Huber.
Hans Huber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huber throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Huber is out of range.
Huber misses the shot to the body.
Huber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Huber, right into the meat.
Huber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huber blocks a jab.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Huber moved out of range.
Huber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL2#
Huber moves into range and clinches up with Alatalo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alatalo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alatalo.
Huber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Alatalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huber has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Huber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alatalo with a jab.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Huber moved out of range nicely.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Huber moved out of range.
Huber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alatalo in his tracks.
Huber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huber.
Huber let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Huber.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Huber.#CL2#
Huber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huber lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huber.#BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch.
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huber.
Huber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huber scores with a head kick.
Huber scores with a spinning back kick!
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Huber ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo misses with a body punch
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huber misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Huber throws a head kick but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Huber avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huber is looking to chop away at Alatalo's legs.
Alatalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Huber connects with a looping right hand.
Huber tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo lands a jab to Huber's midsection.
Alatalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Huber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Huber cracks Alatalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Huber.
Alatalo sizes up Huber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huber misses with a low kick.
Huber throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Huber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Huber slips a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Huber.
Huber avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Huber misses with a leg kick
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Huber. That snapped Alatalo's head back. #CL2#
Huber closes the distance and pushes Alatalo back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huber.
Huber lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Huber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Huber tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huber.
Huber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huber throws a body shot but no joy.
Huber throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Huber throws a sloppy head kick and Alatalo moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Huber misses.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huber throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Huber throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Huber throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Huber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huber is looking to slow Alatalo down with leg kicks.
Huber misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huber throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.#T1#
Huber ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Huber avoids the punch easily.
Huber throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huber throws a leg kick but Alatalo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Huber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Huber moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Huber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Huber.
Alatalo throws a hook but Huber blocks it.
A nice side step and Huber releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huber jabs Alatalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alatalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Huber misses with a left hand
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Huber takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Huber.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Huber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Huber does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huber throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huber connects with a body shot that sends Alatalo's belly button to the back.
Huber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alatalo is able to avoid easily.
Huber misses with a few strikes there.
Huber misses with a hook.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alatalo's sensitive parts.
Huber misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Huber thows a leg kick but Alatalo checks it
and Alatalo counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Alatalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huber doesn't seem phased though.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huber.
Huber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Huber moved out of range.
Huber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Huber.
Huber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range and Huber settles back down.
Alatalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Huber is out of range.
Huber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hans Huber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alatalo walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Huber.
Alatalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Huber.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Huber's ribs.
Huber lands a leg kick that knocks Alatalo off balance momentarily.
Huber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Huber slips a straight right by Alatalo.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Huber counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huber lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's hand.
Huber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - Huber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Huber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huber throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alatalo at a distance.
Huber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alatalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huber. #CL2#
Huber drives through and clinches with Alatalo against the cage.
Alatalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Huber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Huber 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Huber!
In his post fight interview, Hans Huber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 111 Slurper vs Andreev 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Uesugi lands a jab to Alatalo's midsection.
Uesugi swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo cracks Uesugi with an open hand slap.
Uesugi throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Uesugi swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alatalo takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Alatalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Alatalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Uesugi rushes Alatalo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi is working Alatalo over against the cage.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Uesugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Alatalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Alatalo. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi connects with a single shot there.
Uesugi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alatalo on the side of the head.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Uesugi - just one landing.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alatalo. Alatalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Alatalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.#T3##CL2#
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alatalo.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alatalo.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Alatalo.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Uesugi.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
A short right from Alatalo on the inside.
Alatalo misses with a body punch.
A short left from Uesugi.
Alatalo misses with the head strike.
Uesugi pushes Alatalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi pushes Alatalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uesugi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alatalo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uesugi can turn it around.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Alatalo works on Uesugi's body with a couple of short punches.
Alatalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
Alatalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uesugi throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uesugi thinking.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Uesugi throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi connects with a nice looking jab.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alatalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uesugi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alatalo scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alatalo.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi lands a body punch.
Alatalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alatalo scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Uesugi scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Alatalo - that landed with a thud.
Alatalo tries to circle away but Uesugi has him pinned against the cage.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo misses with some punches.
Alatalo pushes Uesugi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Alatalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Alatalo takes a shot to the head.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uesugi scores with a body shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Alatalo tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's hand.
Alatalo throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi jabs Alatalo right on the nose. Alatalo blinks but takes it well.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo walks into a jab.
Uesugi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it. #CL2#
Uesugi gets a clinch.
Uesugi blocking some punches. #T3#
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Alatalo.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alatalo digs a right hand into Uesugi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uesugi's gas tank.
A short right from Uesugi.
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Alatalo is looking to break free of the clinch but Uesugi has double underhooks.
Alatalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alatalo working aggressively here.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Alatalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uesugi.
Alatalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Uesugi tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi presses Alatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uesugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uesugi.
Nice body punch from Uesugi - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alatalo.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Alatalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi digs a right hand underneath Alatalo's ribcage. Alatalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Alatalo avoids it with no problem.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alatalo 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 drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uesugi.
Alatalo misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alatalo.
Uesugi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
Uesugi is leaning against Alatalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uesugi gets through Alatalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo takes a shot to the head.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Alatalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Alatalo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Uesugi presses Alatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uesugi lands a body punch.
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Alatalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uesugi lands with a light punch inside.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Uesugi works on Alatalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Alatalo seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Alatalo throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uesugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alatalo or not.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
Uesugi lands with a left to the head.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Uesugi digs a right hand into Alatalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alatalo's gas tank.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alatalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the side of Alatalo's head.
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alatalo is trying to push Uesugi away but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo takes a shot to the head.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Alatalo - that landed with a thud.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Alatalo misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alatalo misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alatalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alatalo.
Uesugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alatalo takes a shot to the head.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uesugi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alatalo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Alatalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alatalo.
Alatalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alatalo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Alatalo misses with the head strike.
Alatalo misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uesugi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 106 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Alatalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alatalo misses with a body shot
and Darko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Darko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Darko defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo 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.
Darko 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 loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko cracks Alatalo with an open hand slap.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
Darko throws a right hand that Alatalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Alatalo also avoids with ease.
Darko throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Darko avoids it with no problem.
Darko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darko tries to land a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Darko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darko digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
A shot to the body from Darko misses
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko slips a jab from Alatalo.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Darko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alatalo doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko misses with the body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko scores with a kick to the body.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darko throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Alatalo throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Darko.#T3#
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Darko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo just manages to avoid it.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alatalo scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Darko throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darko throws out a leg kick but Alatalo moves out of range and Darko only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Alatalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alatalo.
Darko throws a chopping leg kick but Alatalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Darko digs a good body shot into Alatalo's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lasse Alatalo 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.
#R2#
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
Darko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Darko blocks a jab.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alatalo swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Alatalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Alatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.#T2#
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Alatalo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Darko lands a big head kick that sends Alatalo tumbling to the mat! Darko takes a step backwards and waves Alatalo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Alatalo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lasse Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alatalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Darko finish him?
Alatalo digs a good hook to Darko's body.
Alatalo seems to have recovered his senses.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Darko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Darko's ribs.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alatalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Darko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Darko throws a leg kick but Alatalo checks it.
Darko misses the jab.
Nice shot by Alatalo.
Darko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.#T4#
Darko misses with a body kick.
Darko misses with a kick to the body
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Darko off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Darko.
Darko lands a jab.
Darko slips under a jab.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Darko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lasse Alatalo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darko scores with a decent looking hook.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Darko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Darko slips under a jab.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darko throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Alatalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darko.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Alatalo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darko's hands.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darko moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
A big right from Darko misses.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darko moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alatalo moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Darko throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo avoids a kick to the body.
Alatalo connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Alatalo connects with a body shot that sends Darko's belly button to the back.
Darko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darko throws a body kick that misses.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Darko lands a big uppercut and Alatalo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Alatalo looks OK. Darko waves Alatalo back to his feet!
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 head shot.
Darko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.#T4#
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko misses with a left hand
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range and Darko settles back down.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darko with a body shot.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Alatalo avoids it.
Darko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Darko's body.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vlad Darko.
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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Darko!
Our winner, Vlad Darko, 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: PFC 99 Stone vs Wright
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Reich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Alatalo blocks the low kick.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reich manages to avoid it.
Reich slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reich 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.
Reich misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alatalo lands a really nice looking cross but Reich seems unphased.
Reich scores with a nice strike.
Reich lands with a kick to the temple. Alatalo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Reich.
Reich misses with a jab to the body
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reich 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reich thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Alatalo moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Alatalo misses its target.
Reich misses with a right hand
and Reich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alatalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reich misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Reich's ribs.
Reich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Reich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Reich lands a high kick!
Alatalo is looking to wear down Reich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reich throws a head kick that misses.
Reich tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Reich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reich looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reich.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reich pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Reich takes one to the side of the head.
Alatalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reich moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reich just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Reich misses
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reich. That one must have hurt.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reich.
Reich slips under a jab from Alatalo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reich!
Reich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reich throws a body kick that misses.
Alatalo avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reich was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
And Reich responds with a good body kick, but Alatalo manages to step out the way in time.
Alatalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alatalo throws a hook but Reich avoids it easily.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Reich is just out of range.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Reich.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Reich.
Reich misses with a left hand
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Reich ducked under it nicely.
Reich jabs Alatalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reich is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
Reich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with the punch.#T4#
Alatalo defending well as Reich loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reich darts in trying to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Reich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reich manages to avoid it.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reich manages to avoid it.
As Alatalo backs off Reich throws a huge counter combo but Alatalo manages to avoid it all.
Reich defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alatalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alatalo scores with a nice right hand.
Reich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Reich throws a leg kick but Alatalo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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 Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alatalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alatalo. That did some damage!
Alatalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jarred Reich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reich looks to land a body kick but Alatalo moved away.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reich.
Reich thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Reich.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo jabs Reich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo cracks Reich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo. #T1#
Reich misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Reich avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Reich is out of range.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reich slips under a jab.
Reich avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Reich follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reich moves away.
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Reich to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jarred Reich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reich.
Reich slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reich counters with a good low kick that Alatalo was not able to check.
Reich misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Reich lands a lovely overhand right.
Reich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.
Reich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reich.
Reich keeps Alatalo at a distance using the push kick.
Alatalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alatalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the head.
Reich thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reich scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reich.
Reich throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Alatalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reich thows a leg kick but Alatalo checks it
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Reich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reich throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Reich slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Reich pushes Alatalo away with a front kick.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Reich.
Alatalo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Reich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Reich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reich, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and Reich counters with a left to the body.
Reich misses the jab.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Reich.
Reich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Reich's shoulder, as Reich tries to avoid the shot.
And Reich responds with a good body kick, but Alatalo manages to step out the way in time.
Reich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reich counters with a good, hard body kick but Alatalo shrugs it off.
Reich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Reich lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Reich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo avoids a kick to the body.
Reich throws a right and a left that Alatalo avoids nicely.
Alatalo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reich.
Reich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Reich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Reich.
Reich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Reich misses with an uppercut
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo lands an overhand right.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich closes the distance but Alatalo moves to the side
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo takes a swing at Reich's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Reich tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reich.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Reich.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reich counters with a body kick.
Reich scores with a kick to the body.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Reich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo blocks the body kick.
Reich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reich.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Reich's head but Reich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Reich ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Reich throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alatalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reich lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reich misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reich just misses with a punch to the body.
Reich misses with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reich swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reich misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reich thinking.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reich throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Reich missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Reich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alatalo backs up against the cage.
Reich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alatalo misses with a right hand
enabling Reich to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reich connects with a body shot that sends Alatalo's belly button to the back.
Alatalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reich. Reich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Reich rushes Alatalo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reich fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Alatalo as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Alatalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Reich controls his hands.
Reich swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reich backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Alatalo.
Reich takes a shot to the head.
Alatalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reichs head.
Reich throws a head punch that misses.
Reich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Alatalo lands a nice uppercut.
Reich tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Reich back against the cage.
Reich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Alatalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reich misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lasse Alatalo.
I think Alatalo 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Lasse Alatalo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Octagon for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PFC 93 Slurper vs Tetsuo
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alatalo checks a leg kick nicely.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.
Stone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone misses the jab.
Stone 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo takes one to the chin there.
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Alatalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jack Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Alatalo.
Stone wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alatalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stone.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone misses the body punch
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Stone is looking to clinch. #T2#
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alatalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Alatalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Stone misses the body punch
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stone throws out a leg kick but Alatalo moves out of range and Stone only half commits. #T3#
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stone slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Stone throws a leg kick but Alatalo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stone misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo with a jab.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alatalo.
Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alatalo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stone.
Alatalo throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone flicks out a counter leg kick but Alatalo steps away.#T4#
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Stone flicks out a counter leg kick but Alatalo steps away.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Alatalo works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stone scores with a jab to the head.
Alatalo misses with a body shot
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stone tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stone.
Jab by Stone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alatalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Stone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a hook to the body
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Alatalo.
Alatalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stone under the eye.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Alatalo.
Stone cracks Alatalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone cracks Alatalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Alatalo lands a head shot.
Stone tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Stone wants to clinch.#T2#
Alatalo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alatalo lands with a hook. Stone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stone moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alatalo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Stone misses.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Stone connects with a solid leg kick.
Alatalo 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.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Stone scores with a jab to the head.
Stone lands a nice looking body shot.
Stone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.#T4#
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone lands with a hook. Alatalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone misses with an uppercut
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Stone finds it's way through Alatalo's defenses.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks Alatalo off balance momentarily.
Jack Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Alatalo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alatalo takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alatalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stone under the eye.#KD2#
Stone feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alatalo sprawling to the canvas! Alatalo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stone finish him?! #ROC2#
Alatalo is rocked!
Stone cracks the inside of Alatalo's front leg.
Oh Alatalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Alatalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Stone 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 Stone finish him?
Stone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Stone.
Stone throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.
Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
Stone takes one on the button.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Alatalo slips a straight right by Stone.
A big left from Stone misses.
Stone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alatalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Stone's head. #T2#
Stone throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Alatalo blocks the leg kick.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Stone lands a big head kick that sends Alatalo tumbling to the mat! Stone takes a step backwards and waves Alatalo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alatalo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Alatalo gets tackled into the cage by Stone. Stone maintains the clinch.
Alatalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone pushes Alatalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Stone lands with a right to the head.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Stone blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alatalo.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Stone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alatalo's efforts to push away.
Stone lands a right hand.
Alatalo working aggressively here.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Stone.
Alatalo is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.#T4#
Alatalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alatalo lands a shot to the body.
Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alatalo works on Stone's body with a couple of short punches.
Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alatalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stone or not.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Stone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Alatalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stone!
Jack Stone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 88 Fitzpatrick vs Rock
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alatalo slips a jab from Fett.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alatalo takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's hand.
Fett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Fett misses the target.
Fett moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Fett throws a head kick that misses.
Alatalo avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett misses with a low kick.
Alatalo punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Fett.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Fett's ribs.
Alatalo moves out of range as Fett throws a body kick. #T1#
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fett misses with a hook.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fett throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
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.
A head kick by Fett misses
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Alatalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett is looking to counter punch.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range and Fett settles back down.
Alatalo connects with a crisp jab.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.#T2#
Fett throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett misses with a low kick. #CL#
Fett has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Fett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alatalo.
Fett scores with a jab to the head.
Fett throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Alatalo as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Fett misses
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Alatalo. That snapped Fett's head back.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett 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.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alatalo with a jab.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alatalo thinking.
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alatalo.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Alatalo throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
Fett cracks Alatalo with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Fett. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Alatalo lands with a good body shot.
Alatalo throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Alatalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.
Alatalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fett counters with an outside leg kick.
Fett misses with a hook
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Fett lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Alatalo.
Fett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Fett avoids it with no problem.
Fett throws a low kick, looking for Alatalo's leg but Alatalo calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Fett has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett misses with a body punch.
Alatalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fett.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fett.#T1##BC#
Fett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Fett misses with a right hand
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fett wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fett misses with a double jab
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo lands a nice hook to Fett's body. Fett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fett swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Fett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alatalo. Alatalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Fett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alatalo thinking.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alatalo.
Fett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alatalo on the side of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Fett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fett.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Fett.
Fett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Fett counters with a thumping low kick.
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alatalo.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alatalo slips a jab from Fett.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Fett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Fett tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Nice cross by Fett.
Fett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alatalo in his tracks.
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fett's head backwards.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
Alatalo scores with a nice head shot.
Fett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fett throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.#T4#
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Fett should have avoided that one.
Alatalo misses with a body punch
and Fett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett moves out of range of the strikes.
Fett jabs Alatalo right on the nose. Alatalo blinks but takes it well.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
Fett misses with a hook
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fett.
Fett wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Fett misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Alatalo misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Fett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Fett scores with a shot to the body.
Fett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fett misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Fett throws out a leg kick but Alatalo moves out of range and Fett only half commits.
Fett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fett wants to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and Fett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett swings and misses with a shot to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Fett misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Fett slips under a jab.
As Alatalo tries to get set, Fett tries to push him back and clinch up but Alatalo manages to avoid the attempt.
No joy there for Fett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Fett misses with the body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alatalo.
A big right from Fett misses.
Fett lands a nice looking body shot.
Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alatalo connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fett tries to bum rush Alatalo with a series of wild strikes but Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range and Fett settles back down.
Alatalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Fett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
A little jabbing left from Alatalo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Fett.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alatalo.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Fett looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fett misses with a straight right.
Fett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alatalo in his tracks. #T4#
Fett needs to keep his hands up - Alatalo had a free shot at his head there.
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fett defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Fett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Fett.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alatalo clobbers Fett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alatalo thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Fett misses with a left hand
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Alatalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alatalo 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Lasse Alatalo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PFC 81 Andreev vs Antonio
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Alatalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
Kruglov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kruglov clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alatalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruglov misses with an elbow strike.
Alatalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alatalo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alatalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Alatalo tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Alatalo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov. #T1#
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov slows down the pace here.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Alatalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alatalo defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo cracks Kruglov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alatalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to clinch up
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov wants to clinch.#T2#
Kruglov walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Alatalo moves out of range easily.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alatalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruglov.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo connects with the punch.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Kruglov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alatalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
A quick step to the side and Kruglov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Kruglov 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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alatalo's calf.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruglov should have avoided that one.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruglov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Alatalo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.#T4#
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Kruglov connects with a body shot that sends Alatalo's belly button to the back.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov is looking to clinch.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruglov. Kruglov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruglov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Kruglov.
Alatalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alatalo scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kruglov walks into a jab.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Kruglov lands a glancing blow to the side of Alatalo's head.
Alatalo lands a jab to the head.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruglov misses with a shot to the body
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Alatalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov lands with a hook. Alatalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that Alatalo avoids nicely.
Kruglov misses with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
A bone on bone clash there as Alatalo blocks the leg kick.
Kruglov defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov wants to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Kruglov lands a body shot.
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!
Kruglov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov thows a leg kick but Alatalo checks it
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Kruglov - just one landing.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo connects with a crisp jab.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Alatalo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruglov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruglov moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov throws a chopping leg kick but Alatalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alatalo cracks Kruglov with an open hand slap.
Kruglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Kruglov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruglov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov throws a lazy body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo slips a jab and a cross from Kruglov.
Alatalo tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruglov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Kruglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo connects with a crisp jab.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruglov with a body shot.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Alatalo takes one on the button.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Decent striking displayed by Alatalo there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov connects with a crisp jab.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Kruglov counters with a good low kick that Alatalo was not able to check.
Kruglov slips a jab from Alatalo.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruglov misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov wants to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruglov thinking.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Kruglov throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo connects with a single shot there.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Alatalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Alatalo misses the body punch
and Kruglov counters with a nice body kick.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alatalo's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov closes the distance but Alatalo moves to the side
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov fakes the leg kick and cracks Alatalo in the body.
Kruglov looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
Kruglov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alatalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Alatalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruglov.
Alatalo avoids a kick to the body.
Alatalo lands with a hook. Kruglov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruglov is looking to clinch.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Kruglov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
Kruglov with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lasse Alatalo.
I've got Alatalo 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Lasse Alatalo very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: PFC 76 Alzheimer vs Jorma
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Li misses with a hook to the body
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Li misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Li throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Li scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Li.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Alatalo's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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 cracks Li with a good jab.
Li throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li wants to clinch but Alatalo slips to the side
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Li counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Li misses with a looping left.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Li missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Alatalo misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target.
Li throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Li throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
Li throws an off balance right hand
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Li misses with a body shot. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Li, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Li throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alatalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Yonglong Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li throws a front kick that sends Alatalo stumbling back into the cage.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Li counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Li counters with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Alatalo.
A shot to the body from Li misses
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Li lands with a right hand.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Alatalo connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Li lands a head kick. Alatalo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li throws a wild body kick that Alatalo sees coming a mile off.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Li on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li tries to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Li raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Alatalo misses
and Li counters with a solid body kick.
Li misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
Alatalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alatalo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Li missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li cracks Alatalo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lasse Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Li listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Li missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Li is looking to chop away at Alatalo's legs.
Alatalo lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Li counters with a slapping leg kick.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Li looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
Alatalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Alatalo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Li misses the jab.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
A big left from Li misses.
Alatalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Li throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.
Alatalo lands with a good body shot.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Li ducks right into an uppercut from Alatalo.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo lands with a cross.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li scores with a hook to the body. Alatalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Li throws out a counter right but Alatalo avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Li might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alatalo has got the better of the exchanges.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Li misses with a left hand
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alatalo.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Li looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Alatalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Li catches Alatalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Alatalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Li throws a lazy head kick
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Li closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as Alatalo blocks the low kick.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Li connects with a right hand. Alatalo shakes it off.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Li steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Li avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Li tries a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo is wise to it.
Li is looking to land body kicks.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Li misses with a body punch
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Li swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li connects with the punch.
Li lands the left hand.
Li misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Li has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alatalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alatalo takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Li was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Alatalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alatalo scores with the left hand. Li knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Alatalo lands.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Li takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li misses the jab.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Li misses.
A jab lands there for Li.#T2#
Li throws a looping overhand right but Alatalo ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Li misses.
Alatalo swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Alatalo lands an overhand right.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Li misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Li.
Alatalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Li throws a low kick, looking for Alatalo's leg but Alatalo calmly moves out of range.
Li swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Li misses with a body kick.
Alatalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That kick from Li tenderised Alatalo's leg. Alatalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alatalo slips a jab from Li.
Alatalo with a hook.
Yonglong Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alatalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Li misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Li scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alatalo in his tracks.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Li changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Li throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alatalo throws out a powerful jab.
Li misses with a kick to the body
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Li.
Li getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alatalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Li swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li misses with a body punch
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Lasse Alatalo made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 67 Alzheimer vs Brixton
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Alatalo throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Alatalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alatalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trujillo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
And Trujillo tries to counter it with a takedown but Alatalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Trujillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Alatalo.#T1#
Trujillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alatalo.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trujillo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alatalo connects with a jab.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Trujillo.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alatalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trujillo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alatalo defends it well.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Trujillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trujillo misses with a body kick.
Trujillo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trujillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trujillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trujillo.#T2#
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Trujillo. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trujillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Trujillo tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trujillo on the side of the head.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Trujillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trujillo avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trujillo, as that shot connected.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trujillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trujillo slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Jab from Alatalo.
Trujillo blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo takes a swing at Trujillo's ribcage but misses.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but Alatalo moved away.#T4#
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trujillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo thumps Alatalo with a low kick.
Alatalo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo slips a straight right by Trujillo.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.
Alatalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trujillo throws a right hand that misses
and Trujillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trujillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo scores with a hook.
Trujillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trujillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alatalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trujillo scores with a punch to the head.
Trujillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Trujillo throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trujillo can do to turn this around?
Trujillo misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Trujillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alatalo.
Trujillo walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Trujillo's body.
Trujillo walks into a stiff left hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Trujillo moves away and avoids it.
Trujillo moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
The fighters circling - Trujillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trujillo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trujillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trujillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trujillo throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Trujillo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alatalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alatalo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo takes one on the button.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Trujillo is out of range.
Trujillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lasse Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo misses with a looping left.#T2#
A jab from Alatalo finds it's way through Trujillo's defenses.
Trujillo thuds a left hand into Alatalo's body.
Trujillo throws a shot to the body.
Trujillo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo feints the counter takedown.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trujillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alatalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Alatalo there.
Trujillo throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Trujillo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alatalo has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Trujillo connects with a body shot that sends Alatalo's belly button to the back.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trujillo.
Alatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.#TD2#
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Alatalo pushes Trujillo off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trujillo feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trujillo.
Nice uppercut lands for Trujillo. That snapped Alatalo's head back.
Trujillo throws a big shot that misses.
Trujillo misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
Trujillo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alatalo, as that shot connected.
Trujillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Trujillo.
Trujillo with the counter takedown but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Alatalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trujillo's head.
Trujillo staying out of range there.
Trujillo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Trujillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Trujillo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alatalo lands with a right hand.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trujillo throws a shot from downtown. Alatalo moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo defending well as Trujillo loads up on a big left hand.
Trujillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trujillo connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Trujillo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alatalo's half guard.#ES#
Alatalo pushes Trujillo off and gets back to his feet.
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 monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Trujillo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alatalo on his heels. He'll look to pass Alatalo's guard now, I'm sure.
Trujillo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alatalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alatalo, not yet.
Alatalo has his hands on Trujillo's head, controlling the position.
Trujillo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trujillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trujillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trujillo looking to pass the guard.
Trujillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alatalo being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Trujillo avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.#T3#
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trujillo scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominic Trujillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trujillo with a nice cross.
Trujillo misses with a few strikes there.
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trujillo.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Trujillo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Trujillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trujillo there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Trujillo avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Nice straight punches there by Alatalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alatalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Trujillo.
Trujillo defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trujillo feints the counter takedown.
Alatalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lasse Alatalo.
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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Lasse Alatalo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMMA 88 Powell vs King
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar thuds his right hand into Alatalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Alatalo lands.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Naranbaatar as he connects with a hook.
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.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Naranbaatar drives through with a takedown into Alatalo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alatalo has control of Naranbaatar's left arm, preventing Naranbaatar from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar passes Alatalo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Naranbaatar is keen to just control but Alatalo is a slippery customer.
Naranbaatar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Naranbaatar is looking to take a break and control but Alatalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alatalo tries to roll over but Naranbaatar keeps him under control.
Alatalo is holding on to half guard well.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Naranbaatar is controlling well.
Naranbaatar tries to pass to full mount but Alatalo defends it.
Naranbaatar stalling away here and it's allowed Alatalo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #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.
Naranbaatar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naranbaatar looking to pass the guard.
Alatalo wants to sweep but no luck.
Naranbaatar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alatalo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naranbaatar is controlling him.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar won't allow Alatalo to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Naranbaatar lands with a slapping head kick.
Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot.
Naranbaatar's corner calls for a 1-2. Naranbaatar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the body
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Naranbaatar with a nice cross.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alatalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naranbaatar misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
Naranbaatar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Naranbaatar's shoulder, as Naranbaatar tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alatalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alatalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Naranbaatar scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a left to the body.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Naranbaatar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alatalo lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Naranbaatar misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar obviously looking to wear him down.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Naranbaatar shoots for a double leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls well. He's pushed Naranbaatar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alatalo tests Naranbaatar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Alatalo takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alatalo on the side of the head.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar. #T2#
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good work by Alatalo as he checks the leg kick.
Naranbaatar throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Naranbaatar lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's hand.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
A shot to the body from Naranbaatar misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naranbaatar thinking.
Naranbaatar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Naranbaatar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Naranbaatar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Alatalo connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Naranbaatar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Naranbaatar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice leg kick.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar slips a jab from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook.
Naranbaatar moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Alatalo defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alatalo throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Naranbaatar's ribs.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alatalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naranbaatar shoots for a takedown but Alatalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Naranbaatar looks to throw a body kick
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Naranbaatar connects with a crisp jab.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
As Alatalo backs away, Naranbaatar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar throws out a powerful jab.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo sizes up Naranbaatar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.#T1#
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
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.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naranbaatar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naranbaatar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naranbaatar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar throws a big shot that misses.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar jabs Alatalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naranbaatar misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alatalo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Naranbaatar - the referee stops the clock and Alatalo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Naranbaatar. Alatalo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Naranbaatar.
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar obviously looking to wear him down.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Naranbaatar scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
It looked like Naranbaatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Naranbaatar's body.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Naranbaatar throws a big counter combination but Alatalo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Nice body punch from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar sizes up Alatalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Naranbaatar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alatalo checks it well.
Naranbaatar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naranbaatar to score with a decent uppercut.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
Alatalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alatalo jabs Naranbaatar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a push kick but Alatalo slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alatalo punishes Naranbaatar's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Naranbaatar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naranbaatar 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMMA 83 Yabaisa vs Tallon 2
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A lazy left from Alatalo finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alatalo lands a really nice looking cross but Hardy seems unphased.
Alatalo dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy with a poor takedown
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
Alatalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Hardy shakes it off.
Hardy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Alatalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardy misses with a double jab
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alatalo defends well and Hardy ends up having to push Alatalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy cracks Alatalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight 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!
Alatalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alatalo defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Alatalo jabs at Hardy's body.
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Hardy misses with a left hand
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Hardy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alatalo sprawls well initially but Hardy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Alatalo has one foot on Hardy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Alatalo's head back.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hardy misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alatalo needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
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.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Hardy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Alatalo is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Alatalo controlling Hardy's posture.
Hardy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Hardy trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
Alatalo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alatalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alatalo controlling the position.
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!
Hardy wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Alatalo misses
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alatalo. Alatalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alatalo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy misses the jab.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo sizes up Hardy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Alatalo misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Hardy.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alatalo thinking.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Hardy's body.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Hardy.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nice cross by Alatalo.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy with a poor takedown
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##TD#
Hardy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy prevents Alatalo from getting back to his feet.
Hardy postures up.
Alatalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Alatalo is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Alatalo controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
Alatalo pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alatalo wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alatalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
Hardy with a hook.
Hardy takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardy walks into a stiff left hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with a single shot there.
Alatalo cracks Hardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Alatalo moves out of range easily.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Hardy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy in side control, throwing shots but Alatalo defends.
Alatalo is trying to get back to his feet.
Alatalo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alatalo keeps working.
Alatalo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Hardy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hardy wants to control but Alatalo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hardy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alatalo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alatalo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alatalo regains half guard.#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.
Hardy trying to control the pace.
Alatalo is looking to improve his position.
Alatalo is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alatalo's head.
Alatalo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alatalo wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alatalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alatalo scores with a hook.
Alatalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alatalo scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alatalo takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy shoots for a takedown but Alatalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alatalo jabs at Hardy's body.
Hardy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alatalo eats them both and turns towards Hardy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brian Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Alatalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alatalo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
After the big win, Lasse Alatalo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMMA 80 Kelly Vs Kahn
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
Alatalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Poffo.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Poffo misses the target.
Poffo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Randy Poffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poffo tries to clinch but Alatalo moves away
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Poffo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poffo lands a nice looking body shot.
Poffo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poffo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to avoid it but Poffo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alatalo to the ground. Alatalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poffo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poffo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poffo throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a nice body shot.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Poffo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poffo misses with a body shot
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Poffo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poffo. Poffo obviously looking to wear him down.
Poffo throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poffo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poffo takes one to the chin there.
Poffo 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 looping right.
Poffo tries to clinch up
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Poffo misses.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Poffo avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alatalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poffo takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Poffo misses.
Alatalo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Poffo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Alatalo throws a hook but Poffo avoids it easily.
Alatalo thuds a left hand into Poffo's body.
Poffo looks to land a left hand but Alatalo moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Poffo misses the target.
Poffo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Poffo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A shot to the body from Alatalo misses
and Poffo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poffo throws a head kick but Alatalo moves out of range.
Poffo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Poffo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Poffo as he connects with a hook.
Alatalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Poffo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Poffo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poffo thinking.
Alatalo with a jab.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Poffo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poffo throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poffo 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.
Alatalo with a hook.
Alatalo checks the leg kick.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Poffo counters with a body kick.
Poffo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poffo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Poffo's corner calls for a 1-2. Poffo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poffo moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Poffo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Poffo.
Alatalo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alatalo slips a jab from Poffo.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Poffo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poffo looks to land a body kick but Alatalo moved away.
Poffo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Poffo.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Poffo misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Alatalo finds it's way through Poffo's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo dodges the punch combination from Poffo.
Alatalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alatalo avoids a kick to the body.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Poffo moved out of range nicely.
Alatalo lands an overhand right.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poffo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Poffo coming out on top.
Poffo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poffo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poffo looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
Poffo misses with a double jab
and Alatalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poffo tries a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
Alatalo tests Poffo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
It looked like Poffo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poffo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
Poffo throws a big shot that misses.
Poffo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Poffo.
Poffo scores with a couple of short elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Poffo is chipping away with strikes.
Poffo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Alatalo down.
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 moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Poffo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alatalo wants to control but Poffo is keeping busy.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Poffo is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poffo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alatalo defending well though.
Alatalo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alatalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Poffo is looking to work some ground and pound but Alatalo has wrist control.
Poffo stopping the sweep attempt from Alatalo.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Poffo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Poffo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Poffo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alatalo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poffo postures up.
Alatalo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Poffo is now in half guard.
Poffo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alatalo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alatalo trying to hold on to Poffo's head to control him but Poffo postures up.
Poffo looks to land a strike but Alatalo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Poffo cracks Alatalo with a solid left hand.
Alatalo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Poffo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poffo wants to sweep here but Alatalo controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Alatalo is sitting in close to Poffo's body. Poffo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Alatalo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Alatalo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Poffo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randy Poffo!
Randy Poffo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA 72 Take vs Nomo
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for The Dane.
Alatalo jabs The Dane right on the nose. The Dane blinks but takes it well.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Alatalo avoids a kick to the body.
Alatalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alatalo lands a head shot.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
The Dane has managed to clinch.
The Dane misses with the head strike. #BC2#
The Dane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Dane misses with a body kick.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
The Dane rushes Alatalo and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Dane throws a lazy head kick
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Dane punishes Alatalo's body with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.
The Dane takes one on the button.
Alatalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
The Dane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
The Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
The Dane throws a push kick but Alatalo slaps the foot to one side.
The Dane slips a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.
The Dane lands with a straight right. Alatalo didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from The Dane misses its intended target.
The Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
The Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the head.
Alatalo stuns The Dane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alatalo blocks a low kick nicely.
The Dane throws a wild body kick that Alatalo sees coming a mile off.
The Dane swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Dane throws out a counter right but Alatalo avoids it with no problem.
The Dane moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo backing away here, and The Dane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
The Dane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Dane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Dane keeps Alatalo at a distance using the push kick.
The Dane throws a leg kick but Alatalo checks it.
The Dane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alatalo.
Alatalo moves out of range of the body kick from The Dane.
The Dane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Dane lands a glancing blow to the side of Alatalo's head.
The Dane just misses with a punch to the body.
The Dane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo misses the jab.
A big right from The Dane misses.
The Dane misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
The Dane tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from The Dane. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Dane. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Dane throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Dane moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Dane connects with a nice looking jab.
Alatalo slips a jab from The Dane.
The Dane throws a body shot but no joy.
The Dane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alatalo, as that shot connected.
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!
The Dane throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Dane misses with a hook.
Holger The Dane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. The Dane does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Dane fakes the leg kick and cracks Alatalo in the body.
The Dane misses the body punch
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alatalo checks a leg kick.
The Dane throws a head kick but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo throws the left hand but The Dane avoids the punch easily.
The Dane looks to throw a body kick
and The Dane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by The Dane.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but The Dane moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Dane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alatalo.
The Dane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Dane misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
The Dane clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Holger The Dane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and The Dane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alatalo thinking.
The Dane throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo cracks The Dane with a good jab.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo slips a jab from The Dane.
The Dane misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Dane.
The Dane misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Dane throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. The Dane shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dane is looking to score with low kicks.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alatalo jabs The Dane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alatalo moves out of range as The Dane throws a body kick.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
The Dane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Dane staying out of range there.#T1#
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alatalo lands a jab to The Dane's midsection.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
The Dane misses with a body kick.
Alatalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Dane. The Dane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Dane misses with a wild body shot.
The Dane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Dane lands a leg kick that knocks Alatalo off balance momentarily.
The Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
The Dane lands with a cross.
Alatalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
The Dane flicks out a counter leg kick but Alatalo steps away.#T2#
The Dane fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Dane slips under a jab from Alatalo.
The Dane misses with a kick to the body
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo connects with the punch.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. The Dane moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Dane on the side of the head.
The Dane looks to throw a body kick
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Dane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Dane delivers a nice body kick.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Dane throws out the jab.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Dane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Dane misses with a double jab
and Alatalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from The Dane. Those never looked like landing.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from The Dane.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - The Dane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alatalo misses with a lunging right hand
and The Dane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Dane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of The Dane's head but The Dane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Dane tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
The Dane connects with a solid leg kick.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
The Dane throws a right and a left that Alatalo avoids nicely.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Dane.
The Dane tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Alatalo connects with a nice looking jab.
The Dane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Dane throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Dane thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Dane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
The Dane tries a head kick but it misses.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but The Dane slips the punch.
The Dane throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Dane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Dane misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Dane thinking.
Nice defenses there by The Dane.
A big left from The Dane misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.
The Dane cracks a nice hook into Alatalo's ribs.
Alatalo lands a glancing blow to the side of The Dane's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The Dane misses with a body shot.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by The Dane.
The Dane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alatalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Dane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Alatalo.
Alatalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Dane throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alatalo misses with a hook to the body
and The Dane counters with a series of strikes. Alatalo will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dane avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from The Dane misses.
The Dane defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
The Dane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.
The Dane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo blocks the body kick.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. The Dane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Dane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Dane. The Dane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Dane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Dane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Lasse Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The Dane moves into the clinch.#BC2#
The Dane manages to break the clinch.
The Dane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from The Dane.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but The Dane manages to avoid it.#T2#
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
The Dane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Dane ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but The Dane manages to avoid it.
The Dane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Dane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Dane under the eye.
The Dane tries to clinch up.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo connects with a single shot there.
Alatalo throws a hook but The Dane avoids it easily.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. The Dane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Dane! But no joy.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Dane's head backwards.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Alatalo.
The Dane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Dane throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by The Dane. Beautiful body shot.
The Dane looks to land a body kick but Alatalo moved away.
The Dane stalks Alatalo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alatalo's face. Alatalo staggers backwards, shaken.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
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 throws a shot from downtown. The Dane moves away and avoids it.
The Dane thinks about the counter body kick.
The Dane throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Dane lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's 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!
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
The Dane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
A big right from The Dane misses.
The Dane misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Alatalo - just one landing.
The Dane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Dane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Dane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The Dane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from The Dane.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
The Dane throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo throws a hook but The Dane blocks it.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. The Dane saw that one coming.
The Dane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Alatalo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alatalo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
After the big win, Lasse Alatalo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMMA 68 Bestarsson vs Fortune
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Take tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Take looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
Take misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Take lands a slapping body shot.
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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Take manages to avoid it.
Take tries to work over Alatalo's front leg with a kick but Alatalo checks it.
Take scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Take doesn't seem bothered though.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Take.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Take manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Take.
Take looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Take misses the body punch
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Take looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Take throws a front kick that sends Alatalo stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Take throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Take throws a head kick but Alatalo moves out of range.
Take uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
As Alatalo looks to move away, Take throws a big counter combo but Alatalo just gets out of the way.
Take lands a leg kick that knocks Alatalo off balance momentarily.
Take jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Take fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
Take blocks a jab.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Take scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Take tries to land a front kick but Alatalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Alatalo - just one landing.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Take throws out the jab.
Yamato Take seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Take throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.
Take lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo takes a swing at Take's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Take moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Take pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Take moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Take is just out of range.
Take tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Take misses with a wild body shot.
Take looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Take slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Take connects with a looping right hand.
Take swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Take doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Take looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Take moved out of range.
Take fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Take misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Alatalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Take misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Take.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Take.
Take lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Take pushes Alatalo away with a front kick.
Take moves forwards but Alatalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Take with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Take half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Take keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo blocks the body kick.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Take punishes Alatalo's body with a nice straight punch.
Take lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Take tries to land a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Alatalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Take on the side of the head.
Take chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Take chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Take misses with a body shot.
That kick from Take tenderised Alatalo's leg. Alatalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Take tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Take throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Take manages to avoid it.
Take comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Take chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Take throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alatalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Alatalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Take doesn't seem phased though.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Take swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Take takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Take tries to land a body kick
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 Yamato Take will probably get the nod.
That's time! Take's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Take slips under a jab.
Alatalo jabs at Take's body.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamato Take is winning the standup battle so far.
Take throws a leg kick which misses Alatalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Alatalo tries to avoid it.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Take sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Take ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Take moves out of range.
It looked like Take wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Alatalo blocks the leg kick.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Take thumps Alatalo with a low kick.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Take scores with a nice strike.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Take.
Take tries to work over Alatalo's front leg with a kick but Alatalo checks it.
Take slips a jab from Alatalo.
Take throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Take sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Take.
Take scores with a nice body kick.
Take swinging wildly here.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand
and Take counters with a thumping low kick.
Take throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Take lands a glancing blow to the side of Alatalo's head.
Take wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
Take paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Take misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Take connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Take lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alatalo's sensitive parts.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Take shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo checks the leg kick.#T2#
Take throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Take keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Take throws a counter high kick but Alatalo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Take throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo takes a swing at Take's ribcage but misses.
Take on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Take's head but Take sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Take is out of range.
Alatalo takes a swing at Take's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Take.
Take throws a chopping leg kick but Alatalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Alatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Take.
Take misses with a wild body shot.
Take lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alatalo circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Alatalo scores with a decent looking hook.
Take tried to score with a low kick but Alatalo checks it.
Take tries to land a front kick but Alatalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decent striking displayed by Alatalo there.
Take tries to work over Alatalo's front leg with a kick but Alatalo checks it.
Take throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alatalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Take dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alatalo. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Alatalo finds it's target.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Take.
Take tries to land a leg kick but Alatalo saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Take scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Take ducks down to avoid it.
Take misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Take tenderised Alatalo's leg. Alatalo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
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 with a swinging hook to the body but Take was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Take uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo swings for the body but Take moves out of range.
Take lands with a kick to the ribs.
Take moves out of range of the strikes.
Take moves to clinch but Alatalo breaks away
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Take throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Take gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Take appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Take finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Take scores with a jab.
Take misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Take scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Yamato Take will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Take works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Take looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
Take throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Take walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Take throws a leg kick which misses Alatalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Alatalo tries to avoid it.
Take looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Take moves away and avoids it.
Take fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo just manages to avoid it.
Take misses with the body kick
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid body kick from Take.
Take misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
Take looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Take ducks down to avoid it.
Take swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Take cracks a nice hook into Alatalo's ribs.#T1#
Take lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's hand.
Take throws a right and a left that Alatalo avoids nicely.
Take works over Alatalo's head and body with a nice combination.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Take takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Take is out of range.
It looks like Take has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Take with a hook.
Alatalo defending well as Take loads up on a big left hand.
Take misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Take throws a head kick that misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Take thinking.
Take takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Take throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Take.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Take moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo slips a jab and a cross from Take. #T2#
Take keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo cracks Take with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Take moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alatalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Take ducks down to avoid it.
Take shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Take lands with a right hand.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Take.
Take swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alatalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Take throws a low kick, looking for Alatalo's leg but Alatalo calmly moves out of range.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo moves out of range as Take strikes.
Take takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Take moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Take throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Take. Take obviously looking to wear him down.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Take ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Take.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Take takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Take throws a solid leg kick but Alatalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Take.
Take throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Take moves in looking to clinch but Alatalo pushes him off.
Take looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
Take throws a low kick, looking for Alatalo's leg but Alatalo calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Take gets a clinch. #T4#
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Take avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
Alatalo pushes Take back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo tries to work over Take's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Take presses Alatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alatalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Take lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alatalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Alatalo breaks from the clinch.
Take scores with a jab to the jaw.
Take digs a good body shot into Alatalo's ribs.
Alatalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab from Take.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Take swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Take tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Take looks to land a body kick but Alatalo moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Yamato Take did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Alatalo scores with a punch to the head.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Take was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Take blocks a jab.
Alatalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Take has time to react.
Take tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Take. Take circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Take looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Take.
Take tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo lands the left hand.
A leg kick checked by Alatalo.
Alatalo slips a jab from Take.
A lazy left from Alatalo finds it's target.
Take looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Take explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Good work by Alatalo as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Take staying out of range there.
Alatalo lands with a nice body punch.
Alatalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Take fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Take pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Take misses the jab.
Take uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Take.
The fighters circling - Take throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Take moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Take throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Take is looking to clinch but Alatalo is avoiding it. #T2#
Take swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Take loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Nice body kick there by Take.
Crunch! Take slams his shin into Alatalo's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Take will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Take lands a leg kick that knocks Alatalo off balance momentarily.
Take tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Take doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Take. Take obviously looking to wear him down.
Take scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Take there.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alatalo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Take - the referee stops the clock and Alatalo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Take. Alatalo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Take's shoulder, as Take tries to avoid the shot.
Take fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alatalo on the side of the head.
Alatalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alatalo blocks the body kick.
Take lands with an uppercut that bounces Alatalo off the cage and back into range.
Take lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Take bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Take keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Take takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Take was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Take fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alatalo with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Take. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Take throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Take.
Take throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Take throws a leg kick but Alatalo moved away.
Take swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Take throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Take defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Take throws a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Take misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alatalo checks the leg kick.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Take is out of range.
Take misses with a hook
and Take takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yamato Take will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Take ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Take fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alatalo on the side of the head.
Good work by Alatalo as he checks the leg kick.
Take uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Take lands a nice shot that snaps Alatalo's head back.
Take misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Take throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Take fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Take misses with a hook
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo works Take's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Take shakes it off.
Take scores with a leg kick.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Take ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Take tries to land a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Take swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Take throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Take throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Take uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Take throws a solid leg kick but Alatalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Take.
Take misses with a combination
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Take lands a nice shot to the body.
Take moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Take was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Take wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Take.
Take throws a front kick aimed at Alatalo's knee but Alatalo avoids it well.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alatalo walks into a straight right hand from Take.
Take throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Take wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Take feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alatalo's calf.
Take throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Take keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Take throws a nice outside leg kick.
Take bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Take ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
It looked like Take was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Take counters with a nice leg kick.
Take throws a nice outside leg kick.
Take uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Take moved out of range nicely.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Take.
Alatalo 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.
Take scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Take throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Take.
Take slips a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Take misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Take takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Take feints and then cracks Alatalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alatalo down.
Take blocks a jab.
Alatalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Take on the side of the head.
Take lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo throws a body punch but Take moves out of range. #T4#
Take with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Take throws a solid leg kick but Alatalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Take.
Take slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Take connects with a solid leg kick.
Alatalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Take gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Take misses with some punches.
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Take avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alatalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alatalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Take uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo digs a right hand into Take's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Take's gas tank.
Alatalo misses with a body punch.
Take blocks a body shot from Alatalo.
Take throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Take throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Yamato Take is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alatalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Take blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yamato Take.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Take, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamato Take!
Yamato Take is the new welterweight champion!

Event: MMMA 63 Moors vs Alatalo 2
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moors.
Moors looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Moors's head but Moors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moors is looking to counter punch.
Moors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
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.
Moors takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Moors is just out of range.
Alatalo defending well as Moors loads up on a big left hand.
Moors takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moors throws a shot from downtown. Alatalo moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Moors counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Moors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo swings for the body but Moors moves out of range.
Moors is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alatalo.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alatalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moors connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alatalo scrambles back to his feet.
Alatalo lands a jab to Moors's midsection.
Moors throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Moors misses with a hook
and Moors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moors throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moors. Moors obviously looking to wear him down.
Moors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
A swing and a miss from Moors.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moors throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alatalo.
Moors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Moors was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Moors cracks the inside of Alatalo's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moors. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Moors throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Moors moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.#CL#
Moors clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alatalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo misses with some punches.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alatalo tries a body shot but Moors blocks it.
Moors prevents a body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
Moors working aggressively here.
Moors lands a hook that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Moors lands an uppercut.
Alatalo lands with a right to the head.
Moors lands a shoulder strike.
Alatalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moors backwards.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage. #T3#
Moors lands a right hand.
Alatalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Moors avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
Alatalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Alatalo.
Alatalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Moors.
Alatalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Moors.
Moors throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Moors slowing the pace effectively.
Moors goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moors lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moors.
Alatalo misses with the head strike.
Moors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Moors.
A short left from Alatalo.
Moors presses Alatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow. #T4#
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Moors.
Alatalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Alatalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Moors.
Hugh Moors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Moors.
Good leg kick by Moors there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moors, right into the meat.
Moors changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moors connects with a leg kick. Alatalo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Moors moved out of range.
Moors lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moors connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alatalo scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Moors dominated that round.
That's time! Moors's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alatalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Moors misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Moors dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alatalo. That did some damage!
Moors slips a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moors takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moors fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alatalo checks it well.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moors.
Moors throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Alatalo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moors is looking to chop away at Alatalo's legs.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moors moves away.#T1#
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moors.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Moors takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moors throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Moors chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Alatalo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moors uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Moors tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Moors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moors thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moors scores with a decent looking hook.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moors has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Moors misses with a left hand
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Moors scoring well with a low kick there.
Alatalo lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moors jabs Alatalo right on the nose. Alatalo blinks but takes it well.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Moors on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moors connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moors throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Moors ducks right into an uppercut from Alatalo.
Moors looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moors.
Moors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moors looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Moors misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moors misses with a body kick.
Moors goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Moors avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Alatalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moors avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alatalo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
As Alatalo backs away, Moors returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moors.
Moors throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Moors scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alatalo in his tracks.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Moors saw that one coming.
Moors swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Moors misses with a left hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Moors throws a body kick that misses.
Hugh Moors is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Moors does it's job there.
Moors uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Moors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moors throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moors blocks a jab.
Moors looks to throw a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moors dips to his left and cracks Alatalo with an uppercut!
Moors feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alatalo's calf.
Moors thumps Alatalo with a low kick.#CL#
Moors moves into the clinch.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo scores with a hook to the body.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Moors controls the action.
Moors misses with a body punch.
Alatalo has a couple of punches blocked by Moors.
Alatalo working aggressively here.
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 Hugh Moors will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Alatalo swings for the body but Moors moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moors.
Moors lands with a right hand.
Moors throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alatalo on the side of the head.
Alatalo slips a jab from Moors.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moors lands with a cross.
Moors takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moors attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo punishes Moors's body with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Moors counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from Moors.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo lands a body punch. #T1#
Alatalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alatalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moors misses with some punches.
Moors swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moors lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moors lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moors can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Alatalo tries a body shot but Moors blocks it.
Moors lands a shoulder strike.
Moors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moors cracks Alatalo with a nice body shot.
Moors lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Moors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Moors.
Moors works on Alatalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Alatalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Moors.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Moors. #T2##BC2#
Alatalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moors dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Moors misses with a kick to the body.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moors lands a lovely overhand right.
Alatalo slips a jab from Moors.
Moors is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Moors misses with a leg kick.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Moors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Moors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moors throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moors gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moors manages to avoid it.#T3#
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moors throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a nice body shot.
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moors.
Alatalo lands with a right hand.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo drops his hands momentarily and Moors takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moors getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moors looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alatalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moors scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Moors walks into a left hand.
Moors moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moors throws a leg kick which misses Alatalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Alatalo tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Moors.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Moors cracks a nice hook into Alatalo's ribs.
Moors avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Moors seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moors lands a head shot.
Moors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moors.
Moors throws a big shot that misses.
Alatalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moors has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Moors clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Alatalo swings for the body but Moors moves out of range.
Moors half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Moors.
As Alatalo backs away, Moors returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Moors has Alatalo up against the cage in a clinch.
Moors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Moors manages to pull guard.
Alatalo wants to control from the top but Moors keeps moving.
Alatalo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Moors is looking for a triangle but Alatalo pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB#
Alatalo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moors controls Alatalo momentarily but Alatalo frees himself.
Alatalo looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moors is pulling down on Alatalo's head. It's preventing any offense from Alatalo, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moors rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo blocks the body kick. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Moors ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Moors wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Moors moved out of range.
Alatalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moors scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Moors.
A swing and a miss from Moors.
Moors throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
A little jabbing left from Alatalo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moors throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moors.
Moors throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moors looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Moors half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Moors is predictable there
and Alatalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Moors gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Moors throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Moors throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
A good leg kick by Moors.
Moors throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Moors there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moors throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alatalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Moors off the cage and back into range.
Moors punishes Alatalo's body with a nice straight punch.
Moors connects with a body shot that sends Alatalo's belly button to the back.
Alatalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Alatalo scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Moors counters by clinching up.
Moors lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hugh Moors has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moors working aggressively here.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Moors.
Good body shot from Moors.
Alatalo is trying to force a seperation but Moors has the dominant position.#BC2#
Alatalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moors misses with a body shot.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Moors.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Moors had his way with Lasse Alatalo in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Moors moves out of range.
Alatalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Moors.
Moors throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moors 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 needs to keep his hands up - Moors had a free shot at his head there.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Moors counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Moors ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Moors ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo blocks a head kick by Moors.
Moors lands a nice looking body shot.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Moors saw that one coming.#T1#
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Moors.
Alatalo lands an overhand right.
Alatalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moors momentarily.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moors throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moors throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alatalo.
Moors lands a leg kick that knocks Alatalo off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Moors. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moors.
Alatalo lands a jab.
Moors throws a big shot that misses.
Moors slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moors.
Moors thumps Alatalo with a low kick.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moors fakes the leg kick and cracks Alatalo in the body.
Nice shot lands for Moors.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo swings for the body but Moors moves out of range.
It looked like Moors was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alatalo.
Moors throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Moors lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's hand.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moors throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Moors wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moors jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo scores with the left hand. Moors knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Moors. Beautiful body shot.
Moors lands a jab.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Moors half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Moors with a jab.
Moors listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moors. Alatalo shrugs it off though.
Alatalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moors takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hugh Moors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moors misses with a body kick.
Moors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo misses the body punch
and Moors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alatalo.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Moors. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moors.
Moors lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moors throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Alatalo blocks the leg kick.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Moors counters with a left to the body.
Alatalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moors can pounce on him.
Moors throws a wild body kick that Alatalo sees coming a mile off.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moors slips under a jab.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Moors ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo swings for the body but Moors moves out of range.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Moors slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Moors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moors 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Moors!
Hugh Moors retains his welterweight title!

Event: MMMA 60 Champion vs Champion
Date: Jan 21, 2018

#R1#
Ford misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Ford swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alatalo throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Alatalo backing away here, and Ford unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford misses with a looping right.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Ford wants to counter the offense by Alatalo and move into the clinch position.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford misses with a two punch combination.
Alatalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ford.
Ford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ford throws a wild body kick that Alatalo sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Ford.
Ford jabs Alatalo right on the nose. Alatalo blinks but takes it well.
Alatalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Ford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ford misses with the combination.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alatalo blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.
Ford connects with a jab.
Alan Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo works Ford's body with a nice hook.
Ford misses with a kick to the body
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Alan Ford has been cut.
Ford misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
Ford throws a lazy head kick
and Alatalo counters with a nice body shot.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Ford.
Alatalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ford, as that shot connected.
Alatalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ford. Ford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alatalo lands with a right hand. #T3#
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Ford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alatalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Alatalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Alatalo.
Alatalo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alatalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alatalo moves out of range as Ford throws a body kick.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford scores with a hook to the body. Alatalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Alatalo lands a jab.
Ford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
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!
Ford slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alatalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ford on the side of the head.
Ford defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ford tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but Ford manages to avoid it.
Alatalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Ford'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 body shot but no joy.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ford can pounce on him.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alatalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Alatalo throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Ford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Ford connects with a body shot that sends Alatalo's belly button to the back.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Ford has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Alatalo catches Ford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ford might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alatalo has got the better of the exchanges.
Alatalo throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Alatalo sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Ford looks to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford 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.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
Alatalo scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Ford tenderised Alatalo's leg. Alatalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ford swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Alatalo lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Ford.
Ford slips a jab from Alatalo.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford throws a lazy head kick
and Alatalo counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ford throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Ford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Ford throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. #T3#
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford jabs at Alatalo's body.
Ford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford moves forwards but Alatalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Ford misses.
Ford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4##CL2#
Ford has closed the distance and engaged Alatalo in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
Alatalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
Alatalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alatalo misses with the head strike.
Alatalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alatalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alatalo tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Ford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan Ford's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Ford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alatalo throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Ford throws a fast counter high kick but Alatalo manages to duck under it in time.
Alatalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
Ford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Lasse Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Alatalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Ford. Those never looked like landing.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Ford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Ford misses
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford looks to land a combination but Alatalo avoids it well.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs.
Alatalo with a nice cross.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford. #T2#
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Ford rushes Alatalo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alatalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Alatalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alatalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ford.
Alatalo tries to break the clinch but Ford is controlling the position.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alatalo.
Alan Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alatalo lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Alatalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alatalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alatalo works on Ford's body with a couple of short punches.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alatalo throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alatalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Lasse Alatalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford lands a head shot.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ford misses with the combination.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ford throws a chopping leg kick but Alatalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ford throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alatalo checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Lasse Alatalo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cartel Elite Supps, into his post fight interview.

Event: MMMA 56 Spector vs Mata 2
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Alatalo punishes Beton's body with a nice straight punch.
Beton tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beton misses with a takedown attempt
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Beton 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.
Beton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Alatalo misses the body punch #TD#
and Beton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alatalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beton trying to control from half guard but Alatalo is working away. #SUB#
Beton is looking for a kimura but Alatalo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beton to get the leverage.
Alatalo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alatalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beton being controlled here momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T1#
Beton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beton looking to pass the guard.
Alatalo controlling the position.
Alatalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beton wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
Alatalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alatalo, not yet.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Beton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beton tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Alatalo.
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.#T2#
Beton ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Beton drops his hands momentarily and Alatalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alatalo lands a head shot.
Beton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to avoid it but Beton 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 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beton in his tracks.
Beton walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Beton counters with a shoot takedown. Alatalo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alatalo controlling the position.
Alatalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beton is one step ahead there.
Alatalo is trying to keep Beton in close. #T3#
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Beton from controlling successfully.
Beton won't allow Alatalo to sweep him here.
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alatalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beton.
Beton content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beton wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
Beton preventing the sweep.
Beton postures up in Alatalo's guard and throws a big left but Alatalo blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alatalo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Beton keeping full guard, as Alatalo tries to pass.
Alatalo is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Beton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alatalo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alatalo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beton trying to keep a closed guard but Alatalo is proving a slippery customer.
Beton looking to control but Alatalo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Beton looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Beton slips the punch.
Beton takes one on the button.
Beton shoots in but no luck this time.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Beton avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beton.
Beton tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Beton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Beton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Alatalo is controlling Beton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Beton is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Beton seems to be working for a kimura but Alatalo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alatalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alatalo controls Beton momentarily but Beton frees himself.
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Alatalo is retaining full guard. #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 managing to control the position.
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.
Beton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Beton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Alatalo is retaining full guard.
Alatalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beton trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Alatalo throws the left hand but Beton avoids the punch easily.
Beton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Beton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alatalo is fending him off so far but Beton persists. Nope, Alatalo circles away and we're back to standing.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beton shoots in looking for a takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl out of it but Beton 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 keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beton dives in and grabs Alatalo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alatalo pushes down on Beton's head and hops out.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Beton.
Beton doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand. #T4#
Beton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alatalo sprawls well. Alatalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beton gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Alatalo there.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Beton 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. Beton is in Alatalo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alatalo wants to sweep here but Beton controlling him for the moment.
Jos Beton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alatalo is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beton.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Beton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Beton avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Beton moved out of range.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beton moves away.
Beton feinted with a counter takedown.
Alatalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Beton feinted with a counter takedown.
Beton avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Beton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a hook but Beton blocks it.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beton manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Beton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beton shoots in but Alatalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beton doesn't seem bothered though.
Beton dives in and grabs Alatalo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alatalo pushes down on Beton's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beton moves away.
Beton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beton moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Beton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beton moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Beton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beton.
A little jabbing left from Alatalo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Alatalo misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Beton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Beton is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Beton seems content to control.#SUB#
Beton wants to work for an arm triangle but Alatalo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Beton is controlling well.
Alatalo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Alatalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Beton. #T3#
Beton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alatalo is looking for a sweep. Beton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alatalo won't allow Beton to pass to mount.
Beton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alatalo is staying active underneath Beton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alatalo is looking to improve his position.
Alatalo has his hands clasped together around Beton's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Alatalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Beton. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beton prevents Alatalo from improving his position.#SUB#
Beton seems to be working for a kimura but Alatalo defends the submission attempt.
Alatalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beton trying to control the action but Alatalo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alatalo lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Alatalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alatalo 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lasse Alatalo waved his t-shirt featuring Cartel Elite Supps's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMMA 48 Alatalo vs Moors
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Moors misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moors.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Moors moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Moors misses the target.
Moors pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range and Moors settles back down.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Moors is out of range.
Hugh Moors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moors misses with a looping left.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moors.
It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moors throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moors swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Alatalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moors buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Moors slams his shin into Alatalo's torso.
A big right from Moors misses.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moors feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alatalo's calf.#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 misses with a looping left.
Moors misses with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moors throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alatalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moors connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alatalo scrambles back to his feet.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Moors avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo clobbers Moors with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Moors.
Alatalo throws a jab when Moors was well out of range.
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moors. Moors obviously looking to wear him down.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Moors misses with a hook
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moors avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moors rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moors dips to his left and cracks Alatalo with an uppercut!#T2#
Moors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moors misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
Moors fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alatalo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moors.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moors. That's going to slow Alatalo down.
Moors wants to slow Alatalo down by chopping away at his legs.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Moors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moors misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Moors lands a really nice looking cross but Alatalo seems unphased.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Moors misses with a right hand
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moors throws a leg kick but Alatalo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Moors throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Moors throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moors throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Moors throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moors lands a head shot.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Moors misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Moors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alatalo, pushing him back against the cage.
Alatalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moors working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alatalo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Moors moves into the clinch.
Alatalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Moors controls his hands.
Moors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moors prevents a body shot from Alatalo.
Moors misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Moors.
Alatalo wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Alatalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moors makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moors misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moors prevents a body shot from Alatalo.
Moors digs a right hand into Alatalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alatalo's gas tank. #TD2#
Moors pulls guard successfully.
Alatalo is fighting to break Moors's control of his arms but Moors is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alatalo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moors working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Moors dominated that round.
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#
Moors takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moors looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moors.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Moors's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Moors moves out of range.
Moors misses with a head kick.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moors.
Moors fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alatalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moors is looking to chop away at Alatalo's legs.
Moors displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moors looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
Moors throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Moors avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moors was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Moors. #T1#
Alatalo throws a hook but Moors avoids it easily.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moors slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Moors misses with a jab to the body
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moors.
Alatalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Moors.
Moors doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
Moors tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moors throws out a leg kick but Alatalo moves out of range and Moors only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.
Alatalo throws a jab when Moors was well out of range.
Moors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moors.
Moors paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moors falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moors thinking. #T2#
Alatalo cracks Moors with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moors takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hugh Moors seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moors throws a leg kick which misses Alatalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Alatalo tries to avoid it.
Moors fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range. #CL2#
Moors forces Alatalo back against the cage and clinches.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Moors controls the action.
Moors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Moors is trying to pull guard but Alatalo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alatalo blocks a low kick nicely.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moors moves away.
Moors scores with a hook to the body. Alatalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moors tries to work over Alatalo's front leg with a kick but Alatalo checks it. #T3#
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moors thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moors connects with a leg kick. Alatalo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moors.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Moors takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moors steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Moors pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range and Moors settles back down.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Moors.
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moors.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moors doesn't seem bothered though.
Alatalo takes a swing at Moors's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo throws a jab when Moors was well out of range.#T4#
Moors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moors misses with a hook.
Alatalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moors pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moors.
Alatalo scores with a jab. Moors acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moors misses with a double jab.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but Moors manages to avoid it.
Moors's corner calls for a 1-2. Moors obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Moors avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moors fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moors tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Moors.
Moors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Moors closes the distance and clinches.
Moors jumps guard but Alatalo stands there with Moors around his waist. Moors gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hugh Moors will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Moors gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moors is trying to pull guard but Alatalo has him pressed against the cage.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Moors.
Moors misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Alatalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo defending well as Moors loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moors misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Moors looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moors tries to land a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Moors ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.#T1#
Moors goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moors slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Moors only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moors tries to move into range but Alatalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moors chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moors throws out the jab.
Moors ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo checks the leg kick.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Moors moved out of range.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moors wants to counter with a clinch but Alatalo pushes him away.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alatalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moors.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Moors with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moors misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Moors throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.#T2#
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moors.
Moors throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moors scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moors moves to clinch but Alatalo breaks away
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moors tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Moors connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moors misses with a low kick.
Moors wants to clinch.#T3#
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Alatalo blocks a head kick by Moors.
Alatalo moves out of range as Moors strikes.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alatalo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moors throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
Moors moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Moors avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Moors tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Alatalo connects with a looping right hand.
Moors lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Moors.#T4#
Moors chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alatalo works Moors's body with a nice hook.
Moors staying out of range there.
Moors wants to counter with a clinch but Alatalo pushes him away.
Moors on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moors tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Moors there.
Moors tries to clinch up.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Moors misses with a body kick.
Moors throws a leg kick but Alatalo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moors lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Moors moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lasse Alatalo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Moors throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Moors connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alatalo takes a swing at Moors's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alatalo misses with some punches.
Moors scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moors lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moors cracks Alatalo with a nice body shot.
Moors lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moors at a distance.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moors avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Moors feints a counter leg kick.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Moors ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Moors cracks the inside of Alatalo's front leg.
Alatalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Moors lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moors tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Moors slips the punch.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Moors looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Moors's head but Moors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moors only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moors misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Moors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moors steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alatalo.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Moors just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo needs to keep his hands up - Moors had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Moors fails to land with a series of punches.
Alatalo sizes up Moors with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moors cracks the inside of Alatalo's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moors tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alatalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moors.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but Moors manages to avoid it.
Moors misses with an uppercut.
Moors throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moors moves in looking to clinch but Alatalo pushes him off.
Moors misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Alatalo misses its target.
A bone on bone clash there as Alatalo blocks the leg kick.
Moors blocks a jab.
Moors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moors doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Moors.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moors was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.#T3#
Moors throws a body kick that misses
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moors looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alatalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moors.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moors was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Moors slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Alatalo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moors with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alatalo slips a straight right by Moors.
Alatalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alatalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moors.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moors.
Alatalo connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Moors there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.#T4#
Moors throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
Moors slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Moors moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moors misses with a low kick as Alatalo jumps back.
Moors closes the distance but Alatalo moves to the side
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Moors.
Moors throws a leg kick but Alatalo moved away.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Moors is out of range.
Moors wants to counter with a clinch but Alatalo pushes him away.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moors throws a sloppy head kick
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Moors throws a front kick aimed at Alatalo's knee but Alatalo avoids it well.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hugh Moors will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Moors throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Moors tenderised Alatalo's leg. Alatalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moors looks to land a combination but Alatalo avoids it well.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Moors ducked under it nicely.
Moors only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moors wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moors tries to counter by closing the distance.
Moors throws a leg kick but Alatalo moved away.
Moors shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alatalo misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moors finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Moors throws a solid leg kick but Alatalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moors.
Moors throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Alatalo swings for the body but Moors moves out of range. #T1#
Moors explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moors has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alatalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Moors moves into the clinch.
Alatalo blocking some punches. #TD2#
Moors pulls guard successfully.
Moors can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alatalo controls the pace.
Alatalo wants to pass the guard but Moors is keeping the position.
Alatalo pushes down on Moors's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alatalo trying to pass the guard but Moors defending well.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Moors looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alatalo is trying to control. Moors wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moors wants to control but Alatalo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Moors looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Moors looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Moors looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moors avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alatalo.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hugh Moors is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moors is looking to control Alatalo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moors avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alatalo jabs Moors to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moors walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Moors scores with a hook.#T4#
Moors thows a leg kick but Alatalo checks it
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Moors turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moors misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Moors clinches with his opponent.
Moors blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moors scores with a shoulder strike.
Alatalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Moors gets control of Alatalo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moors will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moors is trying to control the position but Alatalo postures up.
Alatalo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Moors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moors 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Moors!
Hugh Moors is the new welterweight champion!

Event: MMMA 42 Alato vs Ryan
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alatalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Alatalo punishes Ryan's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Ryan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alatalo.#CL2#
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alatalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Alatalo misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
A short right from Alatalo.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Alatalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Alatalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Alatalo misses with a body punch. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan with a jab.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo lunges at Ryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryan's hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ryan darts in and clinches Alatalo up against the cage.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Ryan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alatalo.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alatalo.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo lands a jab to Ryan's midsection.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan. #T3#
The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alatalo on the side of the head.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Ryan.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alatalo in his tracks.
Ryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alatalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Ryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alatalo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alatalo wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alatalo.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
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 Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod.
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#
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Alatalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alatalo lands a nice hook to Ryan's body. Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Ryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alatalo doesn't seem phased though.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Alatalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Alatalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Ryan wants to counter with a clinch but Alatalo pushes him away.#CL2#
Ryan darts in and clinches Alatalo up against the cage.
Alatalo managing to block the knees to the body from Ryan. #T1#
Alatalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan digs a right hand into Alatalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alatalo's gas tank.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Alatalo ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Ryan tries to clinch
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alatalo at a distance. #T2#
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan misses with a body punch
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
Ryan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alatalo moves forwards but Ryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Ryan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Ryan looks to clinch
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lasse Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan misses with a hook to the body
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan misses with a jab to the body
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Ryan clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alatalo rather than just go for the knockout.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?#T4#
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Alatalo lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Alatalo catches Ryan right on the button with a cross.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan wants to counter the offense by Alatalo and move into the clinch position.
Donk. Alatalo catches Ryan right on the button with a cross.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
Ryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Alatalo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alatalo continues to drive forward.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo sets himself, and Ryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Alatalo avoids it this time.
Ryan lands with a good body shot.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Alatalo finds it's target.#T2##CL2#
Ryan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan is leaning against Alatalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alatalo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alatalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alatalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Alatalo working aggressively here.
Ryan tries a body shot but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. #T3#
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Alatalo.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Alatalo has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Alatalo.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alatalo.
Ryan keeps control of Alatalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Alatalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alatalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Alatalo is trying to force a seperation but Ryan has the dominant position.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Ryan pushes Alatalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrew Ryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Alatalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alatalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alatalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Ryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Alatalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lasse Alatalo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ryan throws the kick towards the body but Alatalo avoids it.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
A short left from Alatalo. #ROC#
Ryan is rocked!
Alatalo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ryan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Alatalo is unloading with more strikes now! Ryan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Alatalo!
Lasse Alatalo retains his welterweight title!
Lasse Alatalo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cartel Elite Supps, into his post fight interview.
Andrew Ryan was interviewed post fight and said 'FREE MAMADO LET HIM USE THE FORUM'.

Event: MMMA London 3
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Venom connects with a body shot that sends Alatalo's belly button to the back.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Venom does no damage.
Venom misses with a left hand
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Venom darts in and clinches Alatalo up against the cage.
Venom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Venom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venom misses with a punch on the inside.
Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alatalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Venom manages to break the clinch.
Venom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Venom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Venom is out of range.
Venom throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Venom avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Venom gets in close and instigates a 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!
Venom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alatalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Venom pulls guard effortlessly.
Venom can't keep his opponent in guard - Alatalo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Alatalo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alatalo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Venom wants to get back to full guard.
Venom wants to control but Alatalo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venom is looking to improve his position.
Alatalo is thwarting Venom's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Venom wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Venom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alatalo pulls his head out easily.
Venom wants to improve his position but Alatalo is controlling well.
Alatalo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Venom wants to get back to full guard.
Alatalo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good shot there by Venom.
Alatalo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Venom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Venom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alatalo moves out of range as Venom throws a body kick. #T3#
Venom misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Venom throws a body kick that misses.
Venom moves forwards but Alatalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Venom throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venom moves in looking to clinch but Alatalo pushes him off.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Venom with a body shot.
Venom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo walks into a straight right hand from Venom.
Alatalo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Venom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Venom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alatalo misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Venom moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alatalo manages to break the clinch.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Venom moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Venom lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Venom closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alatalo.
Alatalo takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Alatalo. #BC2#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venom tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Venom thows a body kick. Alatalo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Venom takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Venom misses with a hook
and Venom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alatalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Venom.
Venom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Venom swings widly with a right hand
and Venom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Venom as he connects with a hook.
Alatalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Venom.
Venom swings widly with a right hand
and Venom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Venom.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Venom moves into the clinch successfully.
Venom lands with a short shot to the head.
Venom misses with a punch on the inside.
Alatalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Venom breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Alatalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venom doesn't seem phased though.
Venom throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Venom punishes Alatalo's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venom throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Jab by Alatalo.
Alatalo works the jab nicely.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venom throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Alatalo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alatalo lands a jab.
Alatalo jabs Venom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Venom tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
No joy there for Venom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venom scores with a jab.
Alatalo throws a hook but Venom blocks it.
Venom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alatalo throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Nice body punch from Alatalo. #T2#
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Venom, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Venom.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Venom slips the punch.
Alatalo throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Venom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Venom.
Alatalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Venom.
Alatalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Alatalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venom blocks a jab.
Stasius Venom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alatalo swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Venom with a nice cross.
Alatalo scores with a nice head shot.
Venom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Venom there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Venom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Venom tries to move into range but Alatalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab. #CL#
Venom instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Venom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alatalo. #BC2#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Venom is looking to clinch but Alatalo is avoiding it.
Venom throws a leg kick but Alatalo moved away.
Venom misses with a low kick.
Alatalo cracks Venom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Venom walks into a left 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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Venom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alatalo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alatalo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Venom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alatalo lands with a hook. Venom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Venom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Venom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alatalo momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venom.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Venom moves out of range.
Venom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Venom throws a head kick but Alatalo moves out of range.
Venom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venom swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Venom scores with a body shot.
Venom slips under a jab.
A solid body kick from Venom.
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo lands a really nice looking cross but Venom seems unphased.
Venom throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Venom misses.
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Venom slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Venom thows a leg kick but Alatalo checks it
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Venom, right into the meat.
Venom throws a series of strikes that have Alatalo backpedaling.
Venom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Venom.
Venom throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Venom swings widly with a right hand
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venom was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo clobbers Venom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venom misses with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
A big left from Venom misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venom. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Venom tenderised Alatalo's leg. Alatalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Venom.
Venom connects with a looping right hand.
Venom misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Venom slips the punch.
Good work by Alatalo as he checks the leg kick.
Venom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venom slips under a jab.
Venom scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Venom throws a leg kick but Alatalo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Venom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Venom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Venom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Venom throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Venom falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Venom scores with a nice right hand.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo tests Venom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alatalo checks it well.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Venom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alatalo on the side of the head.
Venom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Venom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Venom staying out of range there.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Venom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alatalo manages to circle out of the way.
Alatalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Venom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Venom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Venom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom. #CL#
Venom clinches.
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Venom avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
Alatalo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alatalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alatalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alatalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alatalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Stasius Venom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Venom misses with a left hand
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Venom lands a head kick!
Venom scores with a head kick.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo lands a jab to Venom's midsection.
Venom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Venom throws a head kick but Alatalo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the head.
Venom scores with a spinning back kick!
Alatalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Venom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Venom. Alatalo shrugs it off though. #T1#
Venom tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venom is looking to clinch.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.
Venom moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Venom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Venom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Venom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Venom misses with a left hand
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
A leg kick checked by Alatalo.
Donk. Alatalo catches Venom right on the button with a cross.
Venom throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.
Venom misses with a combination
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Venom misses with a head kick.
Venom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alatalo.
Venom misses with a head kick.
Venom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Venom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Venom avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Venom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Venom wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Venom misses with a straight left.
Venom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Venom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Venom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venom 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.#T3#
Alatalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venom under the eye.
Venom tries to clinch up
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Venom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Venom misses with a looping right.
Venom slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Venom scores with a nice right hand.
Venom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alatalo lands a nice shot that snaps Venom's head back.
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Venom lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Venom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Venom tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venom lands a nice looking body shot.
Venom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Alatalo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Venom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo takes one on the button.
Alatalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alatalo throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Venom does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Stasius Venom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
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 scores with a shot to the body.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom throws a push kick but Alatalo slaps the foot to one side.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Venom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Venom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Venom misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Alatalo jabs Venom right on the nose. Venom blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Venom's ribs.
Venom throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Venom throws a leg kick which misses Alatalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Alatalo tries to avoid it.
Venom darts in trying to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Venom there.
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
Venom misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
Venom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Venom lands with a cross.
Alatalo walks into a stiff left hand from Venom.
Alatalo cracks Venom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Venom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Venom throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venom misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Venom tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.#T2#
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!
Venom connects with a right hand. Alatalo shakes it off.
Alatalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alatalo moves out of range as Venom strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo throws a hook but Venom avoids it easily.
Venom throws out a leg kick but Alatalo moves out of range and Venom only half commits.
Venom throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Venom.
Venom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Venom lands a high kick!
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venom throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.#T3#
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo tests Venom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venom.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Venom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Venom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Venom throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Venom tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Alatalo throws a hook but Venom blocks it.
Alatalo slips a jab from Venom.
A jab lands there for Venom.
Venom sizes up Alatalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Alatalo finds it's target.#T4#
Venom throws a leg kick that misses.
Venom lands with a kick to the temple. Alatalo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Venom.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Venom misses with a low kick as Alatalo jumps back.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Alatalo is rocked!
Venom misses with a body shot
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Venom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Venom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Venom misses with a wild body shot.
Venom tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo punishes Venom's body with a nice straight punch.
Venom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lasse Alatalo.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Lasse Alatalo is the new welterweight champion!
Lasse Alatalo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spirit Bear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: MMMA 33: Boromir vs Boudain
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Convict is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alatalo.
The Convict scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
The Convict lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from The Convict misses.
The Convict 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 scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Alatalo's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Convict looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Convict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting The Convict counter with a right hand.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Convict.
The Convict throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
The Convict takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Convict's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alatalo under the eye.
The Convict looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and The Convict counters with a stiff right hand.
The Convict avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and The Convict counters with a series of strikes. Alatalo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
The Convict throws a body shot but no joy.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Convict.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Convict.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Convict.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
The Convict bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Convict misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Convict looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Convict uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alatalo has time to react.
The Convict misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
The Convict swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Convict connects with a right hand. Alatalo shakes it off.
The Convict gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body. #T3#
The Convict misses with a looping right.
The Convict tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Convict throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
The Convict steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Convict.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into The Convict's ribs.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on The Convict's shoulder, as The Convict tries to avoid the shot.
The Convict ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
The Convict throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Alatalo throws a hook but The Convict avoids it easily.
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and The Convict counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The Convict on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Convict misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo moves out of range as The Convict strikes.
The Convict lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Alatalo throws a body punch but The Convict moves out of range.
The Convict 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 The Convict off to one side.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but The Convict manages to avoid it.
The Convict lands a jab to Alatalo's midsection.
Alatalo thuds his right hand into The Convict's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Convict digs a good body shot into Alatalo's ribs.
The Convict is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alatalo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alatalo throws a jab when The Convict was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kezz The Convict dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Convict throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
The Convict misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Convict moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
A little jabbing left from The Convict on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
The Convict lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alatalo lands an overhand right.
The Convict lands a nice shot to the body.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like The Convict was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alatalo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Convict throws out the jab. #T1#
The Convict throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and The Convict releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
The Convict let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Convict throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but The Convict is just out of range.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and The Convict counters with a left to the body.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Convict takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Convict was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Convict punishes Alatalo's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Alatalo dodges the punch combination from The Convict.
The Convict ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Convict will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from The Convict misses.
Kezz The Convict seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by The Convict. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Convict.
The Convict gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Alatalo slips under a jab from The Convict.#T3#
The Convict misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
The Convict throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but The Convict ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from The Convict on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.
The Convict misses with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Convict lands a nice hook to Alatalo's body. Alatalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Alatalo.
The Convict throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
The Convict misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Convict looks for a takedown but Alatalo sprawls well.
The Convict fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo avoids it really well and circles away.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but The Convict uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Convict takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alatalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Convict to score with a decent uppercut.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Convict manages to avoid it.
The Convict throws out a counter right but Alatalo avoids it with no problem.
The Convict missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. The Convict was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Convict swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Convict moves away.
Alatalo moves out of range as The Convict strikes.
Alatalo throws a body punch but The Convict moves out of range.
The Convict throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
The Convict throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Convict takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but The Convict is just out of range.
The Convict swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo slips under a jab from The Convict.
The Convict misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Alatalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alatalo cracks The Convict with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Convict keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
The Convict looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo cracks The Convict with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Convict takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alatalo takes a swing at The Convict's ribcage but misses.
The Convict throws out a counter right but Alatalo avoids it with no problem.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but The Convict uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from The Convict finds it's way through Alatalo's defenses. #T2#
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Convict looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from The Convict.
Nice straight punches there by Alatalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alatalo.
The Convict lands a glancing blow to the side of Alatalo's head.
The Convict throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Convict takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Convict misses with a hook.
The Convict has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alatalo moves out of range as The Convict strikes.
Alatalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alatalo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Convict takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from The Convict misses.
The Convict scores with a punch to the head.
Alatalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Convict misses with a body punch
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Convict's hands.
Alatalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Convict.
A shot to the body from The Convict misses
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alatalo lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
The Convict lands a really nice looking cross but Alatalo seems unphased. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of The Convict 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Convict fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
The Convict ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alatalo lands with a right hand.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but The Convict sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but The Convict moved out of range nicely.
The Convict looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
The Convict misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Alatalo misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
A very excited looking Lasse 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: HFC 314 Stenson vs Holgersson
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo slips a jab from Marshall.
Alatalo moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Marshall misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall misses the jab.
Alatalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marshall throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Marshall.
Alatalo throws a hook but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Alatalo swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Good shot there by Marshall.
Marshall misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Marshall catches Alatalo right on the button with a cross.#T1##TD#
Marshall drives through with a takedown into Alatalo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marshall passes Alatalo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alatalo taking some punishment here, with Marshall in his half guard.
Marshall scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Marshall is controlling well.
Alatalo controlling the position well.
Marshall uses his free foot to push down on Alatalo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alatalo.
Alatalo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alatalo keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Marshall thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marshall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo is bucking up trying to escape but Marshall cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alatalo is looking to improve his position but Marshall isn't that keen on the idea.
Marshall connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marshall cracks Alatalo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marshall landing strikes from the mount and Alatalo is in trouble!
Marshall lands a heavy elbow.
Marshall with a couple of short strikes.
Alatalo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alatalo wants to sweep but Marshall has passed to side control!
Marshall lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alatalo taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Marshall lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marshall cracks Alatalo with a big elbow.
Alatalo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Marshall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marshall fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alatalo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marshall is putting a hurting on Alatalo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Marshall looks up at the clock and then as Alatalo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marshall smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marshall throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Marshall working the body and head with strikes.
Marshall throws a strike aimed at the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo avoids it well.
Marshall is trying to ground and pound but Alatalo uses the momentary lack of control by Marshall to regain half guard.
Marshall drops an elbow to the side of Alatalo's head.
Marshall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Marshall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alatalo is just riding it out for now. Marshall eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Alatalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Marshall 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 Marshall.
Alatalo is looking to improve his position.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alatalo's head.
Marshall is trying to control the action in half guard but Alatalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marshall scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Marshall throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Marshall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Marshall throws a nice looking combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marshall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Marshall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alatalo did well to prevent Marshall getting side control.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alatalo is trying to control but can't.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Marshall is controlling well.
Alatalo is still trying to improve position.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Alatalo is working away.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Marshall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alatalo defending well though. #T1#
Alatalo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Alatalo blocks nicely.
Alatalo seems keen to control Marshall's posture.
Alatalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall working some strikes from top position.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marshall preventing the sweep.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alatalo looking to control.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alatalo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alatalo looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Marshall throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Alatalo blocks nicely.
Alatalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall is looking to control Alatalo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall avoid being mounted?
Alatalo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marshall is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Marshall wants to control but Alatalo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marshall tries to roll over but Alatalo keeps him under control.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Alatalo is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marshall is pressing down on Alatalo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alatalo passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marshall tries to roll over but Alatalo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alatalo is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer.
Alatalo prevents Marshall from improving his position.
Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alatalo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alatalo's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mason Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Alatalo swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall as he connects with a hook.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.#CL#
Marshall moves into the clinch.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Alatalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Marshall successfully pulls guard.
Marshall is trying to keep Alatalo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alatalo is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Marshall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alatalo stacks Marshall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Alatalo!
The referee asks Alatalo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alatalo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alatalo wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Mason Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marshall is not content to let Alatalo control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshall being controlled for a moment.
Marshall tries to buck Alatalo off but Alatalo is having none of it.
Marshall can't do much from the bottom here.
Marshall 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 is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Marshall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura but Alatalo is defending well.
Alatalo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
Alatalo is controlling Marshall's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alatalo tries to get to full guard but Marshall has control of the leg.
Marshall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alatalo defending well though.
Alatalo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Marshall is working for a kimura but Alatalo is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Alatalo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marshall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marshall postures up.
Alatalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alatalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alatalo, not yet.
Alatalo managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall shoots in and drives through. Alatalo sprawls well.
Marshall misses with a body punch
and Alatalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alatalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Marshall's head.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Alatalo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marshall.
Marshall slips under a jab from Alatalo.
It looked like Marshall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marshall misses with a straight left. #T1#
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Marshall.
Alatalo throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.#TD#
Marshall gets a takedown into half guard.
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alatalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alatalo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alatalo trying to control from the bottom.
Marshall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alatalo's head.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Alatalo tries to get to full guard but Marshall has control of the leg.
Alatalo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alatalo is trying to maintain the position but Marshall is very close to passing his half guard.
Alatalo is doing well to control the position and prevent Marshall from advancing to side control.
Marshall working over Alatalo with some ground and pound. Alatalo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marshall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alatalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Alatalo is defending well.
Marshall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Alatalo is pressing down on Marshall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alatalo keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Marshall postures up and lands a big shot to Alatalo's brow.
Marshall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alatalo's head.
Marshall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marshall throws an elbow that misses. Alatalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Alatalo!#REVB##SUB#
Marshall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alatalo defends well.#T4#
Marshall wants to sweep here but Alatalo controlling him for the moment.
Alatalo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Alatalo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Marshall is looking for a triangle but Alatalo pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall had his way with Lasse Alatalo in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Marshall throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease.
Marshall misses with a body shot
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall lands with a nice body punch.
Marshall ducks right into an uppercut from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Marshall scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshall lands a jab.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Marshall dives in and scores a takedown into Alatalo's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
Marshall throws an elbow that misses. Alatalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Alatalo!#REVB#
Marshall controls Alatalo momentarily but Alatalo frees himself. #SUB#
Alatalo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marshall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alatalo has managed to get both his arms back between Marshall's legs - danger averted.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alatalo is one step ahead there.
Marshall controlling the position.#SUB#
Marshall working for a triangle but Alatalo defends it easily.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marshall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alatalo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alatalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marshall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marshall 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.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marshall.
Marshall scoring with punches and elbows.
Alatalo manages to get back to half guard.
Marshall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Marshall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alatalo sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Alatalo is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marshall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alatalo tries to roll over but Marshall keeps him under control.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshall is nestled in close to Alatalo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marshall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marshall's back!
Marshall wants to escape the position.
Alatalo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Alatalo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marshall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marshall is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall retains his welterweight title!
Mason Marshall looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'What's it take for a Champ to get a Main Event spot? I'm looking to bring action to you fans. I want to thank my team, Scrap Squad. And I want to thank my family, and fans, I love you guys.'.

Event: HFC 311 Shankoli vs Seppo II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Alatalo misses the jab.
Powers tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Powers lands a jab to Alatalo's midsection.
Alatalo takes one to the side of the head.
Alatalo with a jab.
Jab, jab by Alatalo - just one landing.
Alatalo takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
And Powers tries to counter it with a takedown but Alatalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Powers misses with a looping left.
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Powers doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Powers cracks Alatalo with a good jab.
Powers loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Powers takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Powers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alatalo defending well as Powers loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Nice uppercut lands for Alatalo. That snapped Powers's head back.
Alatalo connects with a body shot that sends Powers's belly button to the back.
Alatalo with a jab.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Powers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
Alatalo lands with a cross.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo moves forwards but Powers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers misses with a leg kick
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand. #T2#
Powers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powers moves away.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
Powers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Powers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Powers moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Powers misses.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
Powers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alatalo's head.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powers looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo works Powers's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Powers moves away and avoids it.
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
Alatalo stuns Powers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Powers moves out of range.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Powers counter with a right hand.
Powers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Powers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Powers controls the action. #T4#
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the side of Powers's head.
Powers misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Alatalo breaks from the clinch.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Powers's shoulder, as Powers tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo backing away here, and Powers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powers throws out the jab.
Powers with a hook.
Powers cracks a nice hook into Alatalo's ribs.
Alatalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powers finds it's way round the side to connect with Alatalo's head.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powers! But no joy.
Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Powers misses the jab.
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 Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Powers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Powers.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo works Powers's body with a nice hook.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Powers.
Powers throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo blocks a leg kick.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Powers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Powers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powers throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Powers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powers works Alatalo's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Powers closes the distance and pushes Alatalo back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Alatalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alatalo misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alatalo.
Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Alatalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alatalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powers looking to slow down the pace here.
Powers struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands. #BC#
Alatalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powers misses with a looping left.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Powers.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powers.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Powers misses with a hook.
Alatalo jabs Powers right on the nose. Powers blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the body from Powers misses
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Powers in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powers swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Powers throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alatalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
A cross from Alatalo lands.
Alatalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alatalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Troy Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Powers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Powers moves out of range.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powers throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.
Powers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Powers throws a solid leg kick but Alatalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Powers.
Powers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alatalo with a jab.
Powers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Powers misses the target.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Powers saw that one coming.
Powers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Powers moves out of range of the strikes.
Powers walks into a jab.
Powers catches Alatalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
Powers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alatalo with a body shot.
Alatalo connects with a body shot that sends Powers's belly button to the back.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Powers misses with a left hand
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
Powers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Powers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Powers.
Alatalo with a nice cross.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Powers needs to keep his hands up - Alatalo had a free shot at his head there.
Alatalo connects with a looping right hand.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Powers misses with a body punch
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Powers throws a sloppy body shot
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Powers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alatalo with a body shot.
Powers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Alatalo lands a body shot. #CL2#
Alatalo gets tackled into the cage by Powers. Powers maintains the clinch.
Alatalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alatalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers effectively controlling the action here.
Powers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lasse Alatalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Powers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Powers content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Alatalo scores with a hook to the body.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Alatalo being controlled against the cage.
Alatalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
Powers misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alatalo gets through Powers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo lands with a left to the head.
Powers tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powers.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alatalo.
Powers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Powers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powers blocks a body shot from Alatalo.
Powers has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Powers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alatalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Troy Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powers looking to stall.
Powers misses with a body punch.
Alatalo tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
Alatalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow.
Alatalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powers. #T4#
Alatalo tries to work over Powers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alatalo has a couple of punches blocked by Powers.
Alatalo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Alatalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Lasse Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Powers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powers.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Powers moved out of range.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Powers on the side of the head.
Alatalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alatalo jabs Powers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Powers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Powers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Our winner, Lasse 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.
The defeated Troy Powers had this to say: 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.

Event: HFC 307 Wolf vs Stenson
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Alatalo needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Alatalo's head.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo lands a head shot.
Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alatalo.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Alatalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Alatalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alatalo. #T1#
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alatalo throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alatalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alatalo works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Jackson throws a combination. Alatalo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson sizes up Alatalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Jackson moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Alatalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alatalo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alatalo with a jab.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Alatalo avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Alatalo.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Alatalo throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Alatalo backing up. Alatalo nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Alatalo moves away and avoids it.
Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Alatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson feints a jab promting Alatalo to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alatalo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo misses with a body shot
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joseph Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson jabs Alatalo right on the nose. Alatalo blinks but takes it well.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Alatalo misses its target.
Joseph Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Alatalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Alatalo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alatalo.#T1#
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alatalo slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson 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 swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Alatalo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alatalo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.#ROC2#
Alatalo is rocked!
Jackson misses with a combination
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Alatalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Alatalo ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Alatalo takes one to the chin there.
Alatalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Alatalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Alatalo ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Jackson.
Alatalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range. #T3#
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Alatalo scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alatalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Alatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Alatalo finds it's target.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alatalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
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 Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses with a double jab.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alatalo scores with a decent looking hook.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alatalo.
Alatalo works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Alatalo lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Alatalo. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Alatalo.
Jackson throws a right hand that Alatalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Alatalo also avoids with ease.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a right hand that Alatalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Alatalo also avoids with ease.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Alatalo moved out of range nicely.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to bum rush Alatalo with a series of wild strikes but Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Alatalo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Alatalo lands with a cross.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Joseph Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Lasse Alatalo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 303 Wiggin vs Wolf II
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alves.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves lands an uppercut.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Alatalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Alatalo.
Alves keeps control of Alatalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alatalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alves's elbow.
Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alatalos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alves missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thiago Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves 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.#T1#
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Alves darts in and clinches Alatalo up against the cage.
Alves misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Alves.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
Alatalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alves.
Alves told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Alatalo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alves wants to stall.
Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alatalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alatalo.
Alves lands a good knee to the midsection. Alatalo won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Alves.
Alatalo scores with a hook to the body.
Alatalo blocks an uppercut.
Alatalo takes a shot to the head.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alves working aggressively here.
Alatalo tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves misses with an elbow strike.
Alatalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alatalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alves trying to stall but Alatalo improves his position.
Alves is trying to maintain a safe position but Alatalo gets an underhook and turns Alves into the cage.#T3#
Alves wants to stall.
Alatalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Alves won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thiago Alves.
Alves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the head.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alatalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Alatalo pushes him off.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo tests Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Alves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Alves tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Alves lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Alves forces Alatalo back against the cage and clinches.
Alatalo misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Alves lands an uppercut.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thiago Alves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alatalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alves tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo lands a nice hook to Alves's body. Alves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alves tries to clinch up
and Alatalo counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo scores with a nice right hand.
Alatalo throws a hook but Alves avoids it easily.
Alves cracks Alatalo with a good jab.#T1#
Alatalo lands with a nice body punch.
Alves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Alatalo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alves misses with a low kick.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Alves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Alves rushes Alatalo and presses him up against the cage.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action. #T2#
Alatalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Alves lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alatalo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves.
Alatalo throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Alatalo.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alatalo tries to break free but Alves pushes him back against the cage.
Alatalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alves takes a shot to the head.
Alves controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Alatalo manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Alves throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Alves tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo is looking to wear down Alves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alatalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves tries a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo is wise to it.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alatalo.
Alves defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Alves moves to clinch but Alatalo breaks away
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Alatalo gets tackled into the cage by Alves. Alves maintains the clinch.
Alves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alves blocks a body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alatalo lands with a light punch inside.
Alatalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Alatalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alatalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves trying to stall but Alatalo improves his position.
Alatalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Alves landing knees to the body.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alatalo.
Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alatalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alatalo misses with a body punch.
Alves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alatalo misses with a punch to the body.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alatalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo 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#
A big left from Alatalo misses.
Alves unleashes a big counter combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Alatalo moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alves. That's going to slow Alatalo down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves slips under a jab.
Alves feints a counter leg kick.
Alves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves moves forwards but Alatalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
As Alatalo backs off Alves throws a huge counter combo but Alatalo manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Alatalo tries to keep at a distance but Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alatalo tries to break free but Alves pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Alatalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Alatalo on the inside. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch.
Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Alatalo lands a jab.#CL2#
Alatalo gets tackled into the cage by Alves. Alves maintains the clinch.
Alatalo misses with some punches.
Alatalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alves's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alves takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alatalo as Alves tries to tie him up.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action. #BC#
Alatalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Alves darts in and clinches Alatalo up against the cage.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Alves prevents a body shot from Alatalo. #BC#
Alatalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alves lands a nice shot that snaps Alatalo's head back.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Despite the aggression on Alves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3##CL2#
Alves gets a clinch.
Alves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Alatalo.
Alves working aggressively here.
Alves taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alves rushes Alatalo and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alatalo misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch.
Alves tries to land a leg kick but Alatalo saw it coming and moves away.
Alves tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alves darts in trying to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alatalo cracks Alves with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves misses with the body kick
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Alatalo misses its target.
Alves moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Alatalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alves tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alatalo sizes up Alves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alves blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Alatalo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alatalo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Our winner, Lasse 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: HFC 300 Shankoli vs Seppo
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Al Khan's ribs.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Al Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alatalo pinned against the cage. Alatalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves away
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Khan throws a chopping leg kick but Alatalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Khan moves in looking to clinch but Alatalo pushes him off.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Khan loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.#CL#
Al Khan closes the distance and pushes Alatalo back into the cage.
Alatalo tries to work over Al Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Alatalo breaks from the clinch.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Khan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Khan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Khan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Al Khan slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Al Khan wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Al Khan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alatalo!
Alatalo is looking to get to half guard.
Alatalo wants to hold on but Al Khan pushes him away.
Alatalo is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Khan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Al Khan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alatalo is surviving well by controlling Al Khan's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB#
Al Khan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alatalo turns into him and now he's in Al Khan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a triangle here but Alatalo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Alatalo stalls from top position.#T3#
Al Khan is looking to reverse the position.
Alatalo tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alatalo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Al Khan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Al Khan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alatalo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Al Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Alatalo has a good base and remains in mount.
Alatalo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse 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#
Al Khan tries to clinch up
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Al Khan shoots for a double leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls well. He's pushed Al Khan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Khan misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saleem Al Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Khan 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 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Al Khan's ribs.
Al Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Khan wants to clinch.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alatalo as he jumps to the side.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Alatalo connects with a looping right hand.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Khan misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Khan tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Khan fails with the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Al Khan's shoulder, as Al Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Al Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alatalo defends well and Al Khan ends up having to push Alatalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Khan tries to clinch
and Al Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Al Khan rushes Alatalo and presses him up against the cage.
Al Khan misses with some punches. #BC2#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alatalo sprawls well. Alatalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Alatalo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Al Khan moves away and avoids it.
Al Khan tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo lands with a straight right. Al Khan didn't see that one coming.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alatalo jabs Al Khan right on the nose. Al Khan blinks but takes it well.
Alatalo swings for the body but Al Khan moves out of range.
Al Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Al Khan avoids it with no problem.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.
Al Khan takes one to the chin there.
Al Khan throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.#T3#
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Al Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Khan misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Khan tries to clinch up.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Khan wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Al Khan tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Khan.
Al Khan slips a jab from Alatalo.
Al Khan wants to slow Alatalo down by chopping away at his legs.
Alatalo punishes Al Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Alatalo dips to his left and cracks Al Khan with an uppercut!
Alatalo lands a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Alatalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alatalo.#T4#
Al Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Khan ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Khan 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 out a powerful jab.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Al Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saleem Al Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alatalo clobbers Al Khan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Khan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Khan with a body shot.
Al Khan tries to clinch up.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al Khan, right into the meat.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Al Khan wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Alatalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Khan moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Khan.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Khan should have avoided that one.
Al Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Al Khan avoids it with no problem.
Al Khan closes the distance but Alatalo moves to the side
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Al Khan defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Al Khan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Khan wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Khan walks into a jab.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Alatalo.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Al Khan.
Al Khan wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Al Khan wants to clinch but Alatalo slips to the side
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Khan wants to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Al Khan is rocked!
Al Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Al Khan misses
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Al Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Al Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo cracks Al Khan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Al Khan is looking to clinch but Alatalo is avoiding it.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo clobbers Al Khan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Al Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Alatalo tries to get set, Al Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Alatalo manages to avoid the attempt.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Al Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo throws a jab when Al Khan was well out of range.
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Khan throws a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Al Khan moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Al Khan moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Alatalo lands with a light punch inside.
Alatalo prevents the takedown attempt.
Alatalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Khan.
A right hand to the body from Alatalo.
Saleem Al Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I was talking to Al Khan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Al Khan 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Khan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alatalo.
Al Khan misses with some punches.
Al Khan has Alatalo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alatalo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alatalo digs a right hand into Al Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Khan's gas tank.
Al Khan wants a takedown.
Alatalo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Alatalo. #T4#
Alatalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alatalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Khan shoots and misses
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Al Khan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Alatalo counters with a crisp right that sends Al Khan to the canvas! Alatalo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Alatalo!
A relieved looking Lasse 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: HFC Challengers 89
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Mihattovic has his takedown stuffed
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihattovic has his takedown stuffed
and Mihattovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mihattovic avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Mihattovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alatalo but Alatalo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lasse Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nebojsa Mihattovic.
Mihattovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Alatalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mihattovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Nebojsa Mihattovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alatalo cracks Mihattovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mihattovic moves forwards but Alatalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo lands a head shot.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihattovic is just out of range.
Alatalo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMihattovic.
Alatalo stuns Mihattovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Mihattovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alatalo backs up against the cage.
Mihattovic cracks Alatalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alatalo lands a jab to Mihattovic's midsection.
Alatalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mihattovic has his takedown stuffed
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihattovic fails with the takedown.
Mihattovic moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Mihattovic shoots for a takedown but Alatalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihattovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mihattovic fails with the takedown
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Jab by Alatalo.
Mihattovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihattovic shoots and misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Mihattovic is rocked!
Alatalo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mihattovic to the canvas! Mihattovic doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Alatalo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Alatalo!
During a confident post fight interview, Lasse Alatalo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016

#R1#
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alatalo tests Reid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Alatalo.
Reid slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Nice straight punches there by Alatalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alatalo.
Alatalo lunges at Reid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reid's hand.
Good work by Alatalo as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reid.
Reid misses with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Alatalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reid.
Reid scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Reid throws a head kick that misses.
Alatalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alatalo cracks Reid with a good jab.#T1#
Reid throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Reid should have avoided that one.
Reid looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Alatalo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
Reid throws a front kick aimed at Alatalo's knee but Alatalo avoids it well.
Reid looks to throw a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Reid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Reid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Reid throws a leg kick
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Reid takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Reid misses with the body kick
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reid wants to clinch.
Reid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reid tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reid misses with a body kick.
Reid swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reid, right into the meat.
Alatalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Reid's head.
Alatalo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reid.
Alatalo scores with a nice right hand.
Reid throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alatalo counters with a nice body shot.
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Alatalo moves out of range easily.
Reid moves in looking to clinch but Alatalo pushes him off.
Reid throws a push kick but Alatalo slaps the foot to one side.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reid staying out of range there.
Reid misses with a body kick. #T4#
Alatalo throws the left hand but Reid avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Reid is predictable there
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid misses with the body kick
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo blocks the body kick.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Reid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
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 looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reid misses with the body kick
and Reid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reid throws a front kick that sends Alatalo stumbling back into the cage.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Reid misses with a body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Reid might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alatalo has got the better of the exchanges.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reid lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reid defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamish Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Reid misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reid avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Reid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Reid lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reid looks to clinch
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Reid.
Crunch! Reid slams his shin into Alatalo's torso.
Reid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Reid is just out of range.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alatalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid scores with a nice head shot.
Alatalo throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.
Alatalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Reid tries to clinch
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reid can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Alatalo steps away.
Reid throws a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Alatalo misses its target.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
Alatalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alatalo scrambles back to his feet.
Reid is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reid has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Reid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Reid moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Reid throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reid moves away.
Reid throws a leg kick
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reid slips under a jab from Alatalo.
A lazy left from Alatalo finds it's target.
Alatalo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reid throws a poor cross that misses
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Reid throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Reid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reid 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.
Reid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Reid throws the kick towards the body but Alatalo avoids it.
Lasse Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Reid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reid wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo 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.
Reid misses with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Reid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reid scoring well with a low kick there.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo cracks Reid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alatalo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reid tries to move into range but Alatalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reid lands with a nice body punch.
Reid slips a jab from Alatalo.
Reid tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alatalo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Reid is predictable there
and Alatalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid connects with a body shot that sends Alatalo's belly button to the back.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Alatalo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Reid's ribs.
Reid misses with a hook
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Reid throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Reid avoids the punch easily.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alatalo moves out of range as Reid strikes.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reid.
Reid tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reid's head backwards.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reid tries to counter with a clinch but Alatalo shakes him off and moves away.
Reid throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Reid.#CL2#
Reid rushes Alatalo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alatalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alatalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alatalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reid.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alatalo's brow.
Alatalo tries to throw a body punch but Reid avoids it by throwing Alatalo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo blocks an elbow strike from Reid.
Nice elbow from Reid.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alatalo's brow.
Alatalo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Reid stalling against the cage.
Alatalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alatalo is leaning against Reid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Alatalo breaks the clinch.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Reid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alatalo throws out the jab.
Reid loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Reid slips under a jab.
Alatalo catches Reid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Reid misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Reid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reid throws the kick towards the body but Alatalo avoids it.#T4#
Reid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Hamish Reid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alatalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Reid tries to counter with a clinch but Alatalo shakes him off and moves away.
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Alatalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alatalo, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
A relieved looking Lasse 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016

#R1#
Puto doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Alatalo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
Puto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Alatalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Puto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puto doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alatalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Puto. Puto gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Alatalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puto doesn't seem phased though.
Puto throws a head kick but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Puto looks to throw a body kick
and Puto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Puto moves into the clinch successfully.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the side of Puto's head.
Puto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alatalo is trying to break the clinch but Puto is controlling him.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Puto controls the action. #BC2#
Puto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Puto closes the distance and clinches.
Puto is working for takedown but Alatalo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lasse Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinchi Puto.
Alatalo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Puto manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Puto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alatalo holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alatalo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alatalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puto's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Puto's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Alatalo seems content to control.
Alatalo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Alatalo works his way into full mount!
Alatalo controlling his opponent.
Alatalo'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.
Puto is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Alatalo controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alatalo avoids the attempt from Puto to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alatalo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alatalo thuds a left hand into Puto's body.
Donk. Alatalo catches Puto right on the button with a cross.
Puto throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range.
Alatalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puto can do to turn this around?
Puto slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Alatalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pinchi Puto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
Puto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Puto tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Puto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Puto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puto misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
Puto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lasse Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinchi Puto.
Puto shoots in looking for a takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl out of it but Puto 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.
Puto wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Puto moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Alatalo breaks from the clinch.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Puto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Alatalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alatalo lands with a short shot to the head.
Puto tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puto is trying to drag Alatalo to the mat but Alatalo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Puto breaks the clinch.
Alatalo throws a hook but Puto blocks it.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Puto slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo scores with a jab. Puto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Puto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alatalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Puto's head.
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puto has his takedown stuffed
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puto has a takedown stuffed.
Puto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puto misses with a low kick.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Puto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alatalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puto fails with the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Alatalo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo scores with a nice right hand.
Puto slips under a jab.
Alatalo lands a jab.
Puto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puto tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Puto tries for a takedown but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puto.
Lasse Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinchi Puto.
Puto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alatalo thuds his right hand into Puto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Puto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Puto slips the punch.
Puto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puto misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Nice straight punches there by Alatalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alatalo.
Alatalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Puto.#T2#
Puto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alatalo.
Puto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto.
Alatalo throws out a powerful jab.
Puto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
And Puto tries to counter it with a takedown but Alatalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Puto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alatalo sprawls well. Alatalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Puto gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.#T3#
Puto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puto tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Alatalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puto doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alatalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puto somewhat.#T4##CL2#
Puto clinches with his opponent.
Puto tries for a takedown but Alatalo manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Alatalo manages to break the clinch.
Lasse Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Alatalo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puto 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 Puto off to one side.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
Puto tries a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
Puto has his takedown stuffed
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinchi Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
During a confident post fight interview, Lasse Alatalo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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