PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmed AlQaidenhaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Alavaara
vs
AlQaidenhaz

188 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed AlQaidenhaz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

AlQaidenhaz has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Alavaara.
Alavaara prevents a takedown attempt there.
AlQaidenhaz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alavaara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

AlQaidenhaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alavaara throws a shot to the body.
AlQaidenhaz throws a head kick but Alavaara moves out of range.
Alavaara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alavaara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alavaara misses with a double jab.
AlQaidenhaz checks the leg kick.
Alavaara misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alavaara.
AlQaidenhaz looks gassed!
Alavaara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Ahmed AlQaidenhaz has been cut.
Alavaara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by AlQaidenhaz.
A combination from Alavaara does no damage.
Alavaara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AlQaidenhaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Alavaara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
AlQaidenhaz fails to land the takedown.
Mauri Alavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed AlQaidenhaz.
AlQaidenhaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alavaara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Alavaara forces AlQaidenhaz back against the cage and clinches.
Alavaara has AlQaidenhaz pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from AlQaidenhaz.
AlQaidenhaz is working for takedown but Alavaara is calmly controlling the position for now.
AlQaidenhaz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alavaara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but AlQaidenhaz has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from AlQaidenhaz.
Alavaara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of AlQaidenhazs head.
AlQaidenhaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alavaara has him pressed against the cage.
Alavaara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alavaara lands a body punch.
Alavaara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

AlQaidenhaz breaks the clinch.

Alavaara has AlQaidenhaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Alavaara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alavaara gets underhooks to prevent AlQaidenhaz's takedown attempt.

AlQaidenhaz breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alavaara works the jab nicely.
Alavaara throws a right hand that AlQaidenhaz ducks under and follows up with a left that AlQaidenhaz also avoids with ease.
Alavaara throws a series of punches but AlQaidenhaz avoids them all with ease.

AlQaidenhaz has closed the distance and engaged Alavaara in a clinch.

AlQaidenhaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from AlQaidenhaz.
Alavaara moves out of range as AlQaidenhaz throws a body kick.
AlQaidenhaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alavaara as he jumps to the side.
Alavaara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alavaara works AlQaidenhaz's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AlQaidenhaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alavaara throws a right hand that AlQaidenhaz ducks under and follows up with a left that AlQaidenhaz also avoids with ease.

AlQaidenhaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alavaara manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alavaara trying to control but AlQaidenhaz is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauri Alavaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahmed AlQaidenhaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

AlQaidenhaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alavaara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
AlQaidenhaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Alavaara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alavaara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked AlQaidenhaz off and has taken his back!
Alavaara controlling well, preventing AlQaidenhaz from escaping the position.
Alavaara gets his hands free as AlQaidenhaz looks to control.
AlQaidenhaz tries to escape the position.
AlQaidenhaz is trying to stand back up.
Alavaara lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AlQaidenhaz can't escape the position.
Alavaara trying to control.
AlQaidenhaz trying to get back to his feet but Alavaara is in full control for now.
AlQaidenhaz is keeping busy.
AlQaidenhaz is in bad spot here.
AlQaidenhaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alavaara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alavaara tries to keep control of the position but AlQaidenhaz is staying busy.
AlQaidenhaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
AlQaidenhaz staying busy and making it hard for Alavaara to control.
Alavaara has the hooks in. AlQaidenhaz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
AlQaidenhaz trying to get back to his feet but Alavaara is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AlQaidenhaz rolls, trying to escape but Alavaara keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Alavaara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
AlQaidenhaz trying to control the action but Alavaara just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of AlQaidenhaz's body.
Alavaara trying to control momentarily.
AlQaidenhaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
AlQaidenhaz tries to break free.
AlQaidenhaz staying busy and making it hard for Alavaara to control.
Alavaara avoiding AlQaidenhaz 's attempts to control his hands.
AlQaidenhaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alavaara scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. AlQaidenhaz is looking for a way out.
AlQaidenhaz tries to escape the position.
AlQaidenhaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alavaara not allowing AlQaidenhaz to control his hands.
Alavaara wants to control but AlQaidenhaz is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmed AlQaidenhaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ahmed AlQaidenhaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

AlQaidenhaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alavaara, pushing him back against the cage.
Alavaara digs a right hand into AlQaidenhaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on AlQaidenhaz's gas tank.
AlQaidenhaz is trying to drag Alavaara to the mat but Alavaara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

AlQaidenhaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alavaara wants to clinch but AlQaidenhaz slips to the side

and AlQaidenhaz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alavaara!
AlQaidenhaz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
AlQaidenhaz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Alavaara regains half guard.
Alavaara keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alavaara is looking for a sweep. AlQaidenhaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara trying to control from the bottom.
Alavaara is trying to get back to full guard.
Alavaara is looking to control AlQaidenhaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alavaara avoid being mounted?
AlQaidenhaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Alavaara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alavaara trying to control from the bottom.
Alavaara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but AlQaidenhaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alavaara punching from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Alavaara tries to keep at a distance but AlQaidenhaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
AlQaidenhaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alavaara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

AlQaidenhaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alavaara postures up in AlQaidenhaz's guard and throws a big left but AlQaidenhaz blocks it.
AlQaidenhaz trying to control the position.
Alavaara wants to control from the top but AlQaidenhaz keeps moving.
AlQaidenhaz wants to sweep here but Alavaara controlling him for the moment.
AlQaidenhaz keeping moving, preventing Alavaara from controlling successfully.
Alavaara tries to free his leg and advance position but AlQaidenhaz is retaining full guard.
AlQaidenhaz tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
AlQaidenhaz misses with a takedown attempt - Alavaara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mauri Alavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed AlQaidenhaz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alavaara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

AlQaidenhaz rushes Alavaara and presses him up against the cage.
AlQaidenhaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alavaara is trying to break the clinch but AlQaidenhaz has him pressed against the cage.
AlQaidenhaz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alavaara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alavaara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but AlQaidenhaz has him pressed against the cage.
Alavaara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from AlQaidenhaz.
Alavaara looking to stall.
Alavaara wants to get back to striking at distance but AlQaidenhaz won't allow it.

AlQaidenhaz breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No joy there for Alavaara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

AlQaidenhaz scores with a takedown into Alavaara's guard.
AlQaidenhaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
AlQaidenhaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
AlQaidenhaz throws a big right hand that misses.
AlQaidenhaz works over Alavaara with some ground and pound from guard.
Alavaara is trying to control the position but AlQaidenhaz postures up.
AlQaidenhaz throwing strikes but missing.
Alavaara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
AlQaidenhaz wants to control from the top but Alavaara keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed AlQaidenhaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think AlQaidenhaz 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed AlQaidenhaz!