PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Alamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruben Alamo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Alamo
vs
Tynkkynen

180 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Alamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alamo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tynkkynen.
Alamo shoots in for a takedown but Tynkkynen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alamo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tynkkynen with a poor takedown

and Alamo counters with a single leg into guard. Tynkkynen didn't expect that.
Alamo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tynkkynen is striking off his back. Alamo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Well, if Alamo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alamo stands up out of the half guard.
Tynkkynen lands a high kick!

It looks like Ruben Alamo has been cut.
Tynkkynen looks for a takedown but Alamo sprawls well.
Ruben Alamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Tynkkynen.
Alamo throws a sloppy head kick
and Tynkkynen counters with a big head kick but Alamo shrugs it off.
Alamo shoots in looking for a takedown. Tynkkynen tries to sprawl out of it but Alamo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tynkkynen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alamo tries to clinch up but Tynkkynen circles away and keeps his distance.
Alamo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen looks winded!
Tynkkynen throws a series of punches but Alamo moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alamo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alamo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alamo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alamo won't allow Tynkkynen to sweep him here.
Alamo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tynkkynen's guard.
Alamo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Alamo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alamo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tynkkynen moves in looking to clinch but Alamo pushes him off.
Alamo shoots in for a takedown but Tynkkynen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Alamo looking to score a takedown here. Tynkkynen is defending well but Alamo drives through and ends up in Tynkkynen's guard.
Alamo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tynkkynen has wrist control.
Tynkkynen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alamo.
Alamo stands and throws Tynkkynen's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Alamo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alamo staying calm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alamo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tynkkynen!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tynkkynen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alamo controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Alamo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Alamo's cut.
That's time! Alamo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alamo tries to close the distance and clinch but Tynkkynen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tynkkynen avoids a kick to the body.

Alamo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alamo showed some decent athleticism there.

Alamo stands up from half guard.
Alamo throws a looping overhand right but Tynkkynen ducks down to avoid it.
Alamo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tynkkynen shoots in and drives through. Alamo sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alamo shoots in for a takedown but Tynkkynen shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alamo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tynkkynen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tynkkynen is breathing heavily.
Alamo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alamo misses with a combination

and Tynkkynen counters by clinching up.
Alamo is trying to pull guard but Tynkkynen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Alamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alamo tries to break free but Tynkkynen pushes him back against the cage.
Alamo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tynkkynen prevents it.

Tynkkynen successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alamo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alamo pushing down on Tynkkynen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tynkkynen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alamo is working away from the top position though.
Tynkkynen tries to roll over but Alamo keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Alamo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tynkkynen is in trouble now - Alamo has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alamo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alamo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Alamo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alamo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alamo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alamo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tynkkynen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tynkkynen and Alamo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Alamo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Alamo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alamo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tynkkynen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alamo is in Tynkkynen's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alamo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alamo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alamo forces his way into half guard.
Alamo controlling the action here.
Alamo works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen parries the strikes from Alamo easily there. Alamo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tynkkynen to escape.
Alamo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tynkkynen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alamo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Alamo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tynkkynen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen swats away the attempt to clinch by Alamo.
Tynkkynen defending well as Alamo loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen shoots for a double leg takedown but Alamo sprawls well. He's pushed Tynkkynen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alamo slaps away a takedown attempt from Tynkkynen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruben Alamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Tynkkynen.

Alamo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alamo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alamo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tynkkynen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruben Alamo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ruben Alamo just wasn't active enough.
Tynkkynen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alamo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tynkkynen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alamo swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Alamo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tynkkynen was covering up waiting for the punch and Alamo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alamo advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alamo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tynkkynen!
Alamo landing shots from mount.
Alamo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alamo punching from mount but Tynkkynen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Alamo throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tynkkynen has his hands clasped together but Alamo breaks the hold and Tynkkynen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Alamo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Alamo!