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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pegelius Ylirahkolampi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pegelius Ylirahkolampi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Beckham's chin.
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pegelius Ylirahkolampi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Beckham!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ylirahkolampi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ylirahkolampi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckham.
Ylirahkolampi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Beckham misses
and Ylirahkolampi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beckham manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ylirahkolampi throws a nice looking combination but Beckham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
David Beckham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ylirahkolampi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ylirahkolampi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beckham keeping moving, preventing Ylirahkolampi from controlling successfully.
Beckham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beckham keeping moving, preventing Ylirahkolampi from controlling successfully.
Ylirahkolampi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ylirahkolampi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi 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.
Ylirahkolampi wants to pass the guard but Beckham is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckham looking to control.
Beckham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beckham tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ylirahkolampi.
Donk. Ylirahkolampi catches Beckham right on the button with a cross.
Ylirahkolampi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
David Beckham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckham dodges the punch combination from Ylirahkolampi.
Beckham swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ylirahkolampi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ylirahkolampi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ylirahkolampi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Beckham misses.
Ylirahkolampi throws the kick towards the body but Beckham avoids it.
Beckham looks to throw a body kick
and Ylirahkolampi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Beckham!
Beckham is trying to escape the mount.
Ylirahkolampi with the ground and pound from mount.
Beckham is desperately trying to improve his position but Ylirahkolampi has a good base and remains in mount.
Beckham looks gassed!
Ylirahkolampi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Beckham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Beckham and Ylirahkolampi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ylirahkolampi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ylirahkolampi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beckham looks to move to half guard but instead Ylirahkolampi has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Beckham is on top in guard.
Ylirahkolampi looking for a guillotine here but Beckham defends easily.
Beckham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beckham wants to control from the top but Ylirahkolampi keeps moving.
Ylirahkolampi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beckham is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Ylirahkolampi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beckham passes into half guard.
Beckham is taking a breather. Ylirahkolampi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ylirahkolampi wants to improve his position but Beckham is controlling well.
Beckham passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ylirahkolampi!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ylirahkolampi?
Ylirahkolampi is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pegelius Ylirahkolampi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beckham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ylirahkolampi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beckham won't be happy with that.
Beckham is looking for a sweep.
Ylirahkolampi advances nicely into full mount.
Ylirahkolampi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Beckham is in real trouble.
Ylirahkolampi looking for the RNC.
Beckham defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ylirahkolampi's arms.
Beckham trying to get back to his feet but Ylirahkolampi is in full control for now.
Pegelius Ylirahkolampi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Will Ylirahkolampi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Beckham is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi looking for the choke but no joy.
Ylirahkolampi is landing with strikes from the back.
Ylirahkolampi lands a shot to the body.
Ylirahkolampi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ylirahkolampi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ylirahkolampi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ylirahkolampi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Beckham looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Beckham.
Ylirahkolampi landing with strikes.
Beckham prevents Ylirahkolampi from getting a body triangle.
Ylirahkolampi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beckham staying busy and making it hard for Ylirahkolampi to control.
I really don't envy Beckham right now.
Beckham defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ylirahkolampi's arms.
Ylirahkolampi connects with a big shot to the side of Beckham's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ylirahkolampi's guard. Nice work there by Beckham.
Ylirahkolampi keeping moving, preventing Beckham from controlling successfully.
Beckham has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ylirahkolampi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Beckham is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ylirahkolampi pulls down on the head and he's put Beckham to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pegelius Ylirahkolampi!
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