PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peetu Hellsten (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.

Bjorn Fuller
vs
Hellsten

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
24
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peetu Hellsten!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellsten tries for a takedown but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hellsten is looking to clinch but Fuller is avoiding it.
Fuller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hellsten tries to clinch but Fuller is having none of it.

Fuller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hellsten to the ground. Fuller is now in Hellsten's guard.
Fuller wanted to stand there but Hellsten had control of the position.
Fuller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Fuller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hellsten has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuller has managed to get both his arms back between Hellsten's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fuller won't allow Hellsten to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller postures up.
Fuller stays in close to Hellsten's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellsten controls Fuller momentarily but Fuller frees himself.
Hellsten wants to get back to his feet but Fuller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fuller has managed to clinch.

Fuller successfully pulls guard.
Hellsten wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Fuller is pulling down on Hellsten's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hellsten manages to pass to side control.
Fuller wants to control but Hellsten is keeping busy.
Hellsten drops an elbow to the side of Fuller's head.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet.

Hellsten seems to be looking for submissions.
Fuller is refusing to be controlled, as Hellsten sits in half guard.
Fuller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fuller is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller wants to improve his position but Hellsten is controlling well.
Fuller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hellsten's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hellsten's back!
Fuller is trying to stick to Hellsten's back but Hellsten is turning into Fuller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fuller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hellsten.
Fuller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fuller tries to get out of the position.
Hellsten looking to sit in guard and control but Fuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellsten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hellsten scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hellsten shoots in for a double leg but Fuller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellsten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Hellsten tries to get set, Fuller tries to push him back and clinch up but Hellsten manages to avoid the attempt.
Hellsten tries for a takedown but Fuller circles away easily

and Fuller counters by clinching up.
Bjorn Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peetu Hellsten.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller jumps guard but Hellsten stands there with Fuller around his waist. Fuller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Hellsten forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Fuller will probably get the nod.
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.

Hellsten gets caught napping as Fuller dives in and scores a takedown. Hellsten manages to retain guard.

Hellsten has his feet on Fuller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Fuller gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller wants to stand but Hellsten has his arm trapped.
Fuller scoring with punches from side control.
Hellsten is not content to let Fuller control the position.
Hellsten struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fuller blocks the strikes from Hellsten.
Hellsten is looking to control Fuller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hellsten avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Hellsten manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hellsten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fuller wants to get up but he can't break Hellsten's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Fuller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hellsten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuller, into his guard.

Hellsten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hellsten trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Hellsten is fighting to break Fuller's control of his arms but Fuller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fuller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hellsten on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsten postures up.
Hellsten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Hellsten is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fuller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peetu Hellsten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuller is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hellsten tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hellsten tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hellsten gets to mount! Fuller was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hellsten can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuller is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peetu Hellsten 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!

Fuller blocks a head kick by Hellsten.
Hellsten shoots in for a double leg but Fuller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hellsten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hellsten throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
Hellsten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuller.
Hellsten takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Fuller stalls from top position.
Fuller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsten is looking to reverse the position.
Fuller landing a few strikes.
Fuller tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hellsten manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fuller is refusing to be controlled, as Hellsten sits in half guard.
Fuller gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellsten is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuller has wrist control.

Fuller looking for a guillotine here but Hellsten defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hellsten passes into half guard.
Hellsten lands with a punch from half guard.
Fuller is refusing to be controlled, as Hellsten sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hellsten slips a nice elbow through Fuller's hands, connecting with Fuller's forehead.
Hellsten wants to get back to his feet.
Fuller is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hellsten is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Fuller manages to get to full guard.
Fuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuller has his hands on Hellsten's head, controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hellsten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bjorn Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peetu Hellsten.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuller takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peetu Hellsten.
I think Hellsten 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Peetu Hellsten!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Peetu Hellsten!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Peetu Hellsten!

Peetu Hellsten wins by unanimous decision!