PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Alatalo (ranked 1997 p4p, 251 weight class) and Mark Wahlberg (ranked 2454 p4p, 296 weight class). Mark Wahlberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Alatalo
vs
Wahlberg

202 cm
21
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
32
242 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Alatalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Wahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo throws a jab when Wahlberg was well out of range.
Wahlberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Wahlberg is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wahlberg is just out of range.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Wahlberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wahlberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Wahlberg.
Alatalo lands a leg kick that knocks Wahlberg off balance momentarily.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a low kick.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Wahlberg avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo throws a combination that misses
and Wahlberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alatalo wants to land a leg kick but Wahlberg is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wahlberg. That did some damage!
Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alatalo misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
Wahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahlberg.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Wahlberg throws a good cross that connects.
Wahlberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wahlberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Wahlberg moved away.
Alatalo blocks a head kick by Wahlberg.
Alatalo connects with a crisp jab.
Alatalo misses with a double jab.
Wahlberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alatalo walks into a stiff left hand from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wahlberg is just out of range.
Alatalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alatalo feints and then cracks Wahlberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wahlberg down.
Wahlberg avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Wahlberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Wahlberg misses.
Wahlberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hook but Wahlberg avoids it easily.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alatalo throws a hook but Wahlberg avoids it easily.
Wahlberg throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wahlberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alatalo at a distance.
A big left from Wahlberg misses.
Alatalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wahlberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Wahlberg shakes it off.
Wahlberg misses with a straight right.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wahlberg.
Wahlberg moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo checks a leg kick nicely.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wahlberg counters with a nice body shot.
Alatalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alatalo throws a body punch but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Wahlberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alatalo throws a series of punches but Wahlberg moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wahlberg checks it well.
Alatalo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wahlberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alatalo on the side of the head.
Wahlberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Wahlberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wahlberg digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
Wahlberg defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo takes a swing at Wahlberg's ribcage but misses.
Wahlberg works the jab nicely.
Wahlberg avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wahlberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko 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.

The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alatalo swings for the body but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Wahlberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alatalo cracks Wahlberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahlberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Wahlberg flicks out a counter leg kick but Alatalo steps away.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wahlberg can do to turn this around?
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Wahlberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo throws a series of punches but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Wahlberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wahlberg scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo throws a sloppy body shot
and Wahlberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Wahlberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wahlberg is just out of range.
Mikko Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Wahlberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wahlberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Wahlberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wahlberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahlberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wahlberg. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Wahlberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alatalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alatalo is looking to wear down Wahlberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alatalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wahlberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Wahlberg backs away, Alatalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alatalo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wahlberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Wahlberg moves away and avoids it.
Wahlberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Alatalo misses the target.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahlberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks right into an uppercut from Wahlberg.
Alatalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wahlberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
It seemed like Wahlberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wahlberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wahlberg throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alatalo checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Alatalo misses its target.
Alatalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wahlberg's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wahlberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wahlberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Wahlberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Wahlberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Wahlberg throws a head kick but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wahlberg misses with a head kick.
Wahlberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alatalo throws a leg kick
and Wahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wahlberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wahlberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Wahlberg's head but Wahlberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo thows a leg kick but Wahlberg checks it
and Wahlberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alatalo thinking.
Wahlberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahlberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Wahlberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wahlberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Wahlberg 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wahlberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alatalo tries to move into range but Wahlberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahlberg 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 throws a chopping leg kick but Wahlberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wahlberg moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Alatalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wahlberg is out of range and Alatalo settles back down.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg misses with a few strikes there.
Alatalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wahlberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alatalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wahlberg misses with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Wahlberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Wahlberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Wahlberg 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! This is the final round!

Wahlberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wahlberg misses with a body shot.
Alatalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wahlberg just manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Wahlberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wahlberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alatalo takes a swing at Wahlberg's ribcage but misses.
Wahlberg walks into a left hand.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo 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 scores with a punch to the head.
Wahlberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wahlberg throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alatalo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wahlberg. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wahlberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wahlberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alatalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Wahlberg's ribs.
Alatalo jabs Wahlberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Wahlberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Wahlberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wahlberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alatalo looks to land a combination. Wahlberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo tests Wahlberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wahlberg misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Wahlberg should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Alatalo. That snapped Wahlberg's head back.

Wahlberg is rocked!
Wahlberg throws a nice head kick!
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Wahlberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Wahlberg ducked under it nicely.
Wahlberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wahlberg manages to avoid it.
Alatalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Wahlberg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range and Wahlberg settles back down.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Wahlberg moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Wahlberg blocks the leg kick.
Alatalo looks to land a combination but Wahlberg avoids it well.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alatalo throws a leg kick
and Wahlberg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wahlberg lands a jab to the head.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Wahlberg should have avoided that one.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo defending well as Wahlberg loads up on a big left hand.
Wahlberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wahlberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wahlberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahlberg moves away.
Wahlberg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Alatalo takes one to the chin there.
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!
Wahlberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Wahlberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Wahlberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wahlberg missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wahlberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wahlberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alatalo.
It seemed like Wahlberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
As Alatalo backs off Wahlberg throws a huge counter combo but Alatalo manages to avoid it all.
Wahlberg scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alatalo lands with a straight right. Wahlberg didn't see that one coming.
Alatalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wahlberg counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Alatalo!
After winning the bout, Mikko Alatalo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.