PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nurken Baysufinov (ranked 4320 p4p, 6736 weight class) and Mateuz Alphamale (ranked 512 p4p, 606 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baysufinov
vs
Alphamale

177 cm
18
175
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
175
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nurken Baysufinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateuz Alphamale!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baysufinov pushes Alphamale away with a front kick.
Alphamale throws a lazy uppercut
and Baysufinov counters with a low kick, right behind Alphamale 's knee.
Alphamale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid body kick from Baysufinov.
Alphamale looks to land a left hand but Baysufinov moved out of range nicely.
Baysufinov is looking to counter with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Baysufinov.
Mateuz Alphamale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Baysufinov.
Baysufinov scores with a head kick.
Alphamale walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alphamale.
Baysufinov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Alphamale throws a poor cross that misses
and Baysufinov counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alphamale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alphamale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baysufinov wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baysufinov scores with a head kick.
Baysufinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alphamale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baysufinov.
That kick from Baysufinov tenderised Alphamale's leg. Alphamale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baysufinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alphamale misses with a left hand
and Baysufinov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alphamale really felt that one!
Alphamale looks winded!
Baysufinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Baysufinov blocks a jab.
Baysufinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Alphamale misses.
Baysufinov tries to clinch up.
Baysufinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alphamale misses with a left hand
and Baysufinov counters with a solid body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alphamale misses with an uppercut.
Baysufinov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Baysufinov slams his shin into Alphamale's torso.
Alphamale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Baysufinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Baysufinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baysufinov is looking to clinch but Alphamale is avoiding it.
Baysufinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alphamale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baysufinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alphamale. That did some damage!
Alphamale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baysufinov.

Baysufinov has Alphamale up against the cage in a clinch.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baysufinov connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alphamale or not.
Baysufinov works on Alphamale's body with a couple of short punches.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baysufinov trying to land knees to the body.
Baysufinov misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
Baysufinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baysufinov working Alphamale over with knees to the body.
Baysufinov digs a right hand into Alphamale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alphamale's gas tank.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baysufinov scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baysufinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baysufinov trying to land knees to the body.
Alphamale has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baysufinov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alphamale can turn it around.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alphamale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the head.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baysufinov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alphamale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Alphamale is trying to break the clinch but Baysufinov is controlling him.
Baysufinov crunches a lovely knee into Alphamale's ribcage.
Alphamale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.
Alphamale managing to block the knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Baysufinov missing with knees to the body.
Baysufinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nurken Baysufinov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Baysufinov instigates a clinch.
Alphamale has had enough of the clinch but Baysufinov keeps him there for the moment.
Alphamale swings wildly with an uppercut but Baysufinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alphamale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baysufinov working Alphamale over with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alphamale is defending well for now.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Baysufinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alphamale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Baysufinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baysufinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baysufinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alphamale can do to turn this around?
Alphamale is breathing heavily.
Baysufinov missing with knees to the body.
Alphamale takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baysufinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alphamale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baysufinov working Alphamale over with knees to the body.
Baysufinov works on Alphamale's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alphamale 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.
Baysufinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alphamale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baysufinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alphamale avoids it.
Baysufinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baysufinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alphamale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baysufinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alphamale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a nice knee to the body.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov trying to land knees to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baysufinov is leaning against Alphamale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the head.
Baysufinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Alphamale won't want to take too many of those.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Baysufinov with a knee to the head.
Baysufinov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alphamale's face.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baysufinov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baysufinov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baysufinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alphamale avoids it.
Nurken Baysufinov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baysufinov scores with a hook to the body.
Alphamale takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alphamale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alphamale avoiding damage as Baysufinov throws knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Baysufinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alphamale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alphamale blocks a body shot from Baysufinov.
Alphamale managing to block the knees to the body from Baysufinov.
A right handed body shot lands from Baysufinov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
Alphamale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alphamale avoiding damage as Baysufinov throws knees to the body.
Baysufinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alphamale managing to block the knees to the body from Baysufinov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov trying to land knees to the body.
Alphamale managing to block the knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baysufinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alphamale's elbow.
Baysufinov presses Alphamale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alphamale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alphamale blocks the elbow strike.
Baysufinov crunches a lovely knee into Alphamale's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov pushes Alphamale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baysufinov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baysufinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Alphamale won't want to take too many of those.
Alphamale avoiding damage as Baysufinov throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nurken Baysufinov 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Baysufinov tries to clinch up.
Baysufinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alphamale 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.
Baysufinov tries to clinch but Alphamale is having none of it.
Baysufinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baysufinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alphamale.
Baysufinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baysufinov scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baysufinov scores with a nice body kick.
Alphamale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baysufinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alphamale's sensitive parts.
Alphamale throws a right hand that misses
and Baysufinov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baysufinov lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baysufinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alphamale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baysufinov feints and then cracks Alphamale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alphamale down.
Baysufinov thows a body kick. Alphamale tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baysufinov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alphamale will feel that in the morning.
Baysufinov keeps Alphamale at a distance using the push kick.
Baysufinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baysufinov thumps Alphamale with a low kick.
Baysufinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baysufinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alphamale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Baysufinov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baysufinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baysufinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Alphamale avoids the damage to the body.
Nurken Baysufinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alphamale throws a punch but it's blocked by Baysufinov.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
Alphamale managing to block the knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
A head punch on the inside from Alphamale fails to land.
Baysufinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alphamale or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baysufinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baysufinov working Alphamale over with knees to the body.
Baysufinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alphamale is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Mateuz Alphamale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
Baysufinov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a nice knee to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alphamale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alphamale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alphamale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alphamale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Alphamale avoiding damage as Baysufinov throws knees to the body.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov working Alphamale over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baysufinov crunches a lovely knee into Alphamale's ribcage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nurken Baysufinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baysufinov 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nurken Baysufinov!
A very excited looking Nurken Baysufinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.