PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malicious Singcoli (ranked 3905 p4p, 4245 weight class) and Iivari Alamaa (ranked 466 p4p, 496 weight class). Alamaa has chosen Sääntö - Paska valtio as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Singcoli
vs
Alamaa

193 cm
23
197
6 - 5 - 0

188 cm
23
192
3 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malicious Singcoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iivari Alamaa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singcoli avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Singcoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alamaa.
Singcoli blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Malicious Singcoli has been cut.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singcoli checks a leg kick.
Singcoli tries to clinch up.
Singcoli tries to clinch but Alamaa moves out of range.
Alamaa misses with a low kick.
Singcoli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alamaa manages to circle out of the way.
Alamaa scores with a head kick. Singcoli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but Singcoli checks it.
A good leg kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alamaa.
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!
Alamaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singcoli.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singcoli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alamaa lunges at Singcoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Singcoli's hand.
Alamaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Singcoli.

Singcoli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alamaa quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Singcoli wants to control but Alamaa is keeping him busy.
Singcoli tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Alamaa.
Singcoli stops Alamaa from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Singcoli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alamaa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alamaa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alamaa.
Alamaa is trying to control the position but Singcoli postures up.
Alamaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singcoli is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alamaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singcoli throws a big elbow that misses.
Singcoli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Singcoli trying to control but Alamaa is working from the bottom.
Alamaa is trying to control the position but Singcoli postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alamaa throws a leg kick
and Singcoli counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alamaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singcoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alamaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Singcoli.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Singcoli. Those never looked like landing.
Alamaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alamaa's coach down at Big Apple Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alamaa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alamaa 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 Singcoli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Singcoli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iivari Alamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alamaa throws a leg kick

so Singcoli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Alamaa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alamaa stops a takedown attempt from Singcoli.
Singcoli is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alamaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Singcoli is trying to drag Alamaa to the mat but Alamaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malicious Singcoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alamaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singcoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alamaa lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alamaa.
Singcoli taking a breather.
Singcoli is leaning against Alamaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alamaa lands a right hand.
Singcoli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alamaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Malicious Singcoli's cut is getting worse.

Alamaa breaks the clinch.
Singcoli tries for a takedown but Alamaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Singcoli wants to clinch.

Singcoli rushes Alamaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alamaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iivari Alamaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malicious Singcoli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
Alamaa tries to land a leg kick but Singcoli saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Singcoli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alamaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alamaa misses with a hook

and Singcoli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Singcoli.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Singcoli obliges.

Singcoli has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alamaa is trying to keep an underhook but Singcoli manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Malicious Singcoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singcoli thows a huge punch but Alamaa dodges it nicely.
Singcoli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Singcoli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alamaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Singcoli prevents Alamaa from improving his position.
Alamaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alamaa is trying to stand back up but Singcoli is controlling him

Singcoli is working for a kimura but Alamaa is defending it quite comfortably.
Singcoli is trying to control. Alamaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alamaa wants to control but Singcoli is keeping busy.
Alamaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Singcoli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alamaa tries to roll over but Singcoli keeps him under control.
Singcoli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alamaa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Singcoli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Singcoli slips under a jab from Alamaa.
Singcoli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alamaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Singcoli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alamaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alamaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Alamaa finds it's way through Singcoli's defenses.
Alamaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Singcoli.
Singcoli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alamaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alamaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Alamaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alamaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singcoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Singcoli looks for a takedown but Alamaa sprawls well.
Alamaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singcoli blocks a low kick nicely.
Alamaa 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.

Singcoli is rocked!
Singcoli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alamaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Oh Singcoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from Alamaa and Singcoli falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Alamaa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iivari Alamaa!
Iivari Alamaa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.