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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allan Becker (ranked 8300 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Carlsson (ranked 5817 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carlsson's choice of entrance music: Time. The key to victory for Allan Becker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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278 lbs
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179 cm
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allan Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Carlsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Becker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carlsson's waist but Carlsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Becker off to one side.
Carlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Becker throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Carlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Becker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Becker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carlsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carlsson postures up in Becker's guard and throws a big left but Becker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Becker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Becker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker wants to get back to his feet but Carlsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carlsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Becker is trying to control the position but Carlsson postures up.
Carlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlsson won't allow Becker to get back to his feet.
Carlsson drops back looking for a leg! Becker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Becker manages to kick Carlsson off! Carlsson jumps back into Becker's guard.
Becker trying to control the position.
Carlsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carlsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Becker keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Becker keeping full guard, as Carlsson tries to pass.
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.
Carlsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Becker lands a high kick!
Becker tries to bum rush Carlsson with a series of wild strikes but Carlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Allan Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlsson drives through and clinches with Becker against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson lands a takedown into guard.
Becker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carlsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Becker wants to stand up but Carlsson is controlling him.
Carlsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Becker is trying to control the position but Carlsson postures up.
Becker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carlsson controls the pace.
Becker has his feet on Carlsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Becker stuffs the takedown.
Becker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carlsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker is trying to keep Carlsson in close.
Carlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Becker is keeping the position for now.
Becker is looking to stand up but Carlsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Carlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Becker is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker is fighting to break Carlsson's control of his arms but Carlsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Carlsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Becker works over Carlsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Becker!
Carlsson tries for a takedown but Becker circles away easily
and Becker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carlsson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carlsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Becker fails to pull guard.
Becker is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Becker can't fight it off and eventually Carlsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Becker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Becker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Becker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carlsson controlling from the top position.
Eric Carlsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Becker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two 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.
Carlsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carlsson wants to pass the guard but Becker is keeping the position.
Carlsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Becker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlsson prevents Becker from getting back to his feet.
Carlsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carlsson scores with a takedown into Becker's guard.
Becker pushes Carlsson off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Becker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Carlsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Carlsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Becker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carlsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Carlsson decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson gets a double leg takedown into Becker's guard.
Becker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Becker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carlsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Becker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Becker duly obliges.
No joy there for Becker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Carlsson. No joy for Becker on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Carlsson misses.
Carlsson clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Allan Becker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Becker shoots in looking for a takedown but Carlsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Becker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Allan Becker is winning the standup battle so far.
Carlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carlsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Becker, which made it look bad.
Becker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Allan Becker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Becker working a defensive guard here.
Carlsson controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker wants to stand and escape but Carlsson is having none of it.
Carlsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carlsson prevents Becker from getting back to his feet.
Carlsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carlsson gets to his feet. Becker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Becker tries for a takedown but Carlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carlsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Becker stalks Carlsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carlsson's face. Carlsson staggers backwards, shaken.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Becker enables Carlsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Becker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Becker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Becker keeping full guard, as Carlsson tries to pass.
Becker controls Carlsson momentarily but Carlsson frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Becker wants to stand and escape but Carlsson is having none of it.
Becker working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker keeping full guard, as Carlsson tries to pass.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlsson.
Carlsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Becker connects with the punch.
Carlsson forces Becker back against the cage and clinches.
Carlsson gets control of Becker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carlsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carlsson managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Carlsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Becker is looking for a triangle but Carlsson pushes his legs off easily.
Becker being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlsson is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Carlsson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Carlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carlsson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Carlsson!
Eric Carlsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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