PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Turisas -Take the day!. Mauri Alavaara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Alavaara
vs
Nurmi

188 cm
36
185 lbs
32 - 22 - 0

176 cm
28
172 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Perkele!
CEC Nutrition Q160

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 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmi connects with a leg kick. Alavaara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nurmi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alavaara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alavaara defending well as Nurmi loads up on a big left hand.

Nurmi clinches up with Alavaara and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmi is pushing Alavaara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nurmi is looking to take this one to the mat.

Nurmi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Alavaara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmi's guard.
Nurmi is adopting a defensive guard.
Alavaara stops Nurmi from standing up.
Nurmi is looking to sweep but instead, Alavaara has passed into half guard.
Nurmi misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nurmi tries to get to full guard but Alavaara has control of the leg.
Alavaara wants to stand up but Nurmi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Alavaara is controlling the pace.
Nurmi tries to roll over but Alavaara keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi is pressing down on Alavaara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nurmi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alavaara looking to pass the guard.

Alavaara decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nurmi, up you get!
Nurmi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mauri Alavaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmi throws a head kick but Alavaara moves out of range.
Nurmi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nurmi throws a front kick aimed at Alavaara's knee but Alavaara avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alavaara lands a jab to Nurmi's midsection.
Alavaara scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Sakari Nurmi has been cut.
Sakari Nurmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Nurmi misses.
Nurmi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alavaara slips a jab from Nurmi.
Alavaara moves out of range as Nurmi throws a body kick.
Nurmi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alavaara.
Alavaara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown by Nurmi or perhaps it was just good defense by Alavaara which made him look bad.
Mauri Alavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakari Nurmi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nurmi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmi looks winded!
Nurmi looking to sit in guard and control but Alavaara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alavaara is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmi is pulling down on Alavaara's head to control his posture.
Alavaara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Mauri Alavaara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Nurmi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmi lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sakari Nurmi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sakari Nurmi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nurmi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alavaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Alavaara wants to slow Nurmi down by chopping away at his legs.
Alavaara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurmi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alavaara slips a straight right by Nurmi.
Nurmi throws a series of punches but Alavaara moves out of range.

Alavaara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nurmi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nurmi wants to control from the top but Alavaara keeps moving.
Alavaara controls Nurmi momentarily but Nurmi frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara managing to control the position.
Nurmi postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mauri Alavaara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nurmi.
Alavaara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurmi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alavaara avoids it really well and circles away.
Alavaara avoids a kick to the body.
Nurmi scores with a leg kick.
Alavaara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Alavaara gets tackled into the cage by Nurmi. Nurmi maintains the clinch.
Nurmi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alavaara pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick by Nurmi misses
and Alavaara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurmi at a distance.
Alavaara cracks Nurmi with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alavaara misses with a two punch combination.
Alavaara jabs Nurmi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nurmi is breathing heavily.
Alavaara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nurmi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alavaara is out of range.
Mauri Alavaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Alavaara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alavaara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmi takes a step back to recover.
Nurmi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alavaara.
Nurmi throws a sloppy head kick and Alavaara moves out of range easily.
Alavaara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alavaara tries a low kick but Nurmi avoids it.
Alavaara throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara cracks the inside of Nurmi's front leg.
Nice shot by Alavaara.
Alavaara thumps Nurmi with a low kick.
Alavaara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alavaara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurmi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alavaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alavaara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Alavaara misses.
Alavaara thuds a left hand into Nurmi's body.
Alavaara throws a series of punches but Nurmi avoids them all with ease.
Nurmi walks into a left hand.
Nurmi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nurmi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mauri Alavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakari Nurmi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara scoring well with a low kick there.

Nurmi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alavaara was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nurmi stops Alavaara from standing up.
Nurmi postures up and lands a big shot to Alavaara's brow.
Nurmi throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmi preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alavaara is controlling Nurmi's posture.
Alavaara keeping full guard, as Nurmi tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurmi landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauri Alavaara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sakari Nurmi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Alavaara scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alavaara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurmi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alavaara as he avoids it easily.
Alavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmi was well out of range. Poor timing from Alavaara.
Alavaara lands with a straight right. Nurmi didn't see that one coming.
Nurmi is looking to clinch but Alavaara is avoiding it.
Nurmi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmi throws a leg kick
and Alavaara counters with a body kick that stops Nurmi in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Nurmi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alavaara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alavaara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alavaara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alavaara feints and then cracks Nurmi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmi down.
Alavaara lands a body shot.
A jab from Alavaara finds it's way through Nurmi's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alavaara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alavaara is looking to clinch but Nurmi is avoiding it.
Alavaara tries to score with a low kick but Nurmi moves his leg out of the way.
Alavaara lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurmi's head.
Alavaara circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Alavaara to counter with a crisp jab.
Alavaara scores with a three punch combo!

That has opened up Sakari Nurmi's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara throws a right hand that Nurmi ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmi also avoids with ease.
Alavaara checks a leg kick nicely.
Alavaara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nurmi throws a right hand that Alavaara ducks under and follows up with a left that Alavaara also avoids with ease.
Nurmi throws out a loose jab but Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alavaara cracks the inside of Nurmi's front leg.
Alavaara misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Alavaara.
Alavaara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmi.
Nurmi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alavaara.
Alavaara avoids the head kick by Nurmi.
Alavaara ducks under a wild hook from Nurmi.
Alavaara stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara thuds a left hand into Nurmi's body.
Nurmi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mauri Alavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakari Nurmi.
Alavaara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alavaara doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmi circles away.
Alavaara scores with a leg kick.
Alavaara lands with a nice combination. Nurmi backs away looking to recover.
Alavaara digs a good body shot into Nurmi's ribs.
Nurmi shoots for a takedown but Alavaara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alavaara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmi's sensitive parts.
Alavaara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alavaara lands a jab to the nose.
Alavaara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurmi checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara thows a body kick. Nurmi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alavaara keeps the fight on the outside.
Alavaara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nurmi moves out of range as Alavaara throws a body kick.
Alavaara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nurmi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alavaara - the referee stops the clock and Nurmi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alavaara. Nurmi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alavaara, right into the meat.
Alavaara connects with a crisp jab.

The cut above Sakari Nurmi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alavaara misses with a head kick.
Nurmi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alavaara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nurmi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Alavaara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alavaara 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Alavaara!
Mauri Alavaara took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.