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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jos Beton (ranked 1823 p4p, 254 weight class) and Lasse Alatalo (ranked 503 p4p, 80 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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177 cm
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176 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jos Beton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasse Alatalo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo punishes Beton's body with a nice straight punch.
Beton tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beton misses with a takedown attempt
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Beton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Alatalo misses the body punch
and Beton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alatalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beton trying to control from half guard but Alatalo is working away.
Beton is looking for a kimura but Alatalo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beton to get the leverage.
Alatalo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alatalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beton being controlled here momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beton looking to pass the guard.
Alatalo controlling the position.
Alatalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beton wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
Alatalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alatalo, not yet.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Beton from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beton tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Beton drops his hands momentarily and Alatalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alatalo lands a head shot.
Beton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to avoid it but Beton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alatalo to the ground. Alatalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alatalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beton in his tracks.
Beton walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand
and Beton counters with a shoot takedown. Alatalo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alatalo controlling the position.
Alatalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beton is one step ahead there.
Alatalo is trying to keep Beton in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Beton from controlling successfully.
Beton won't allow Alatalo to sweep him here.
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alatalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beton.
Beton content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beton wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
Beton preventing the sweep.
Beton postures up in Alatalo's guard and throws a big left but Alatalo blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alatalo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Beton keeping full guard, as Alatalo tries to pass.
Alatalo is still trying to improve position.
Beton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alatalo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alatalo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beton trying to keep a closed guard but Alatalo is proving a slippery customer.
Beton looking to control but Alatalo passes into half guard.
Beton looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Beton slips the punch.
Beton takes one on the button.
Beton shoots in but no luck this time.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Beton avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beton.
Beton tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Beton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo is controlling Beton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beton is looking for a kimura here.
Beton seems to be working for a kimura but Alatalo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alatalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alatalo controls Beton momentarily but Beton frees himself.
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Alatalo is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alatalo managing to control the position.
Alatalo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Alatalo is retaining full guard.
Alatalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beton trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Beton avoids the punch easily.
Beton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Beton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alatalo is fending him off so far but Beton persists. Nope, Alatalo circles away and we're back to standing.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beton shoots in looking for a takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl out of it but Beton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alatalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alatalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beton dives in and grabs Alatalo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alatalo pushes down on Beton's head and hops out.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Beton.
Beton doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alatalo sprawls well. Alatalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beton gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Alatalo there.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beton is in Alatalo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alatalo wants to sweep here but Beton controlling him for the moment.
Jos Beton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alatalo is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Alatalo 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beton.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Beton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Beton avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Beton moved out of range.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beton moves away.
Beton feinted with a counter takedown.
Alatalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Beton feinted with a counter takedown.
Beton avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Beton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a hook but Beton blocks it.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beton manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Beton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beton shoots in but Alatalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beton doesn't seem bothered though.
Beton dives in and grabs Alatalo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alatalo pushes down on Beton's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beton moves away.
Beton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beton moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Beton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beton moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Beton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beton.
A little jabbing left from Alatalo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Beton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Beton is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Beton seems content to control.
Beton wants to work for an arm triangle but Alatalo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Beton is controlling well.
Alatalo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alatalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Beton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alatalo is looking for a sweep. Beton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alatalo won't allow Beton to pass to mount.
Beton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alatalo is staying active underneath Beton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alatalo is looking to improve his position.
Alatalo has his hands clasped together around Beton's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alatalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Beton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beton prevents Alatalo from improving his position.
Beton seems to be working for a kimura but Alatalo defends the submission attempt.
Alatalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beton trying to control the action but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Alatalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alatalo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lasse Alatalo waved his t-shirt featuring Cartel Elite Supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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