PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beans comes to the cage accompanied by Black and Gold - Sam Sparro. The key to victory for Jim Beans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Beans
vs
Hedman Karlsson

184 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beans throws out a loose jab but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a counter right but Beans avoids it with no problem.
Beans takes one on the button.
Beans throws a good cross that connects.
Hedman Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beans.
A jab from Hedman Karlsson finds it's way through Beans's defenses.
Beans throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hedman Karlsson! But no joy.
Beans throws a jab when Hedman Karlsson was well out of range.
Beans misses with a looping right.
Beans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beans tries a head kick but it misses.
Beans throws a looping overhand right but Hedman Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.

Hedman Karlsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beans sprawls well initially but Hedman Karlsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson with the ground and pound but Beans uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beans has momentary wrist control but Hedman Karlsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Beans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hedman Karlsson lands a couple of digs.
Beans keeping moving, preventing Hedman Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Hedman Karlsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hedman Karlsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hedman Karlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Beans keeping moving, preventing Hedman Karlsson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedman Karlsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beans's head.
Hedman Karlsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Beans is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Beans.
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Beans gets caught flat footed, as Hedman Karlsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beans wants to get back to his feet but Hedman Karlsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Beans is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedman Karlsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hedman Karlsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Hedman Karlsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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.
Beans wants to get back to his feet but Hedman Karlsson passes into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Beans is defending well.
Hedman Karlsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedman Karlsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hedman Karlsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hedman Karlsson working Beans over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A low kick from Beans misses

and Hedman Karlsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hedman Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hedman Karlsson lands an elbow just above Beans 's eye.
Beans wants to break free but Hedman Karlsson has control.
Beans takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hedman Karlsson works on Beans's body with a couple of short punches.
Hedman Karlsson taking a breather.
Hedman Karlsson lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson with a knee to the head.
Hedman Karlsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beans.
Hedman Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson stalling in the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hedman Karlsson just leaning against Beans, taking a breather.
Hedman Karlsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hedman Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Beans backwards.
Beans lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Hedman Karlsson to work.
A frustrated look appears on Beans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Beans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beans's efforts to push away.
Hedman Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beans or not.
Hedman Karlsson landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hedman Karlsson has picked Beans up - he's going for a ride! Hedman Karlsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hedman Karlsson drops an elbow to the side of Beans's head.
Ground and pound from Hedman Karlsson.
Ground and pound from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hedman Karlsson lands a nice short elbow.
Hedman Karlsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beans has hold of Hedman Karlsson's hands but Hedman Karlsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hedman Karlsson is keen to just control but Beans is a slippery customer.
Hedman Karlsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four 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.
Hedman Karlsson drops an elbow to the side of Beans's head.
Hedman Karlsson is nestled in close to Beans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hedman Karlsson lands strikes from half guard.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Beans is rocked!
Hedman Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Beans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hedman Karlsson lands a nice short elbow.
Hedman Karlsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hedman Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Jim Beans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beans thuds his right hand into Hedman Karlsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Hedman Karlsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hedman Karlsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hedman Karlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Beans's brow.
Hedman Karlsson landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Beans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beans seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beans wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hedman Karlsson manages to pass to side control.
Hedman Karlsson stalling.
Beans is staying active underneath Hedman Karlsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hedman Karlsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hedman Karlsson there.
Beans pushes Hedman Karlsson off looking to stand but Hedman Karlsson dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hedman Karlsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hedman Karlsson working Beans over with strikes.
Hedman Karlsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hedman Karlsson working Beans over with strikes.
Hedman Karlsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hedman Karlsson winds up and cracks Beans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hedman Karlsson lands a nice short elbow.
Hedman Karlsson working Beans over with strikes.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control but Beans is keeping him busy.
Hedman Karlsson drops an elbow to the side of Beans's head.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson is nestled in close to Beans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hedman Karlsson controlling the action here.
Beans has hold of Hedman Karlsson's hands but Hedman Karlsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control but Beans is keeping him busy.

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.
Hedman Karlsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Jim Beans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beans looks to throw the jab but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jim Beans is winning the standup battle so far.
Beans misses with a hook
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.

Hedman Karlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hedman Karlsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hedman Karlsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hedman Karlsson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.