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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hale Tommasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommasson comes to the cage accompanied by Bitch Please 3. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 cm
25
169 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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175 cm
26
163 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hale Tommasson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Becks! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Tommasson. Becks does a little dance to reset his feet. Tommasson keeps the fight on the outside. Tommasson throws the left hand but Becks avoids the punch easily. Becks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tommasson was covering up waiting for the punch and Becks finishes the takedown easily into guard. Becks is fighting to break Tommasson's control of his arms but Tommasson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Becks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Becks trying to control the position from guard on top but Tommasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Becks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Becks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Becks trying to control but Tommasson is working from the bottom. Becks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Becks trying to control the position from guard on top but Tommasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tommasson is trying to control the position but Becks postures up. Becks trying to control the position from guard on top but Tommasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bj Becks was stalling too much, according to the referee. Becks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Becks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee asks Becks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Becks prefers to stall for the moment though. Becks is looking to take a break and control but Tommasson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Becks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Becks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Becks controlling from side mount. Becks wants to control but Tommasson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An elbow from Becks crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Tommasson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Becks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tommasson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Becks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tommasson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Becks tries for a kimura but Tommasson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Becks wants to control but Tommasson is keeping him busy. Becks lands a nice forearm strike. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Becks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tommasson has escaped the position, nice work there. Becks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tommasson throws an off balance right hand
and Becks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Becks gets a trip takedown into half guard. Bj Becks has got the better of the ground game so far. Becks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Becks wants to take a breather but Tommasson is having none of it. Tommasson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Becks seems to be working for a kimura but Tommasson defends the submission attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Becks is looking for a kimura but Tommasson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Becks to get the leverage. Becks wants to take a breather but Tommasson is having none of it. Becks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Becks trying to control from half guard but Tommasson is working away. Tommasson is defending against the submission attempts here by Becks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Becks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tommasson defends it well. Becks is trying to work for a kimura but Tommasson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tommasson tries to roll over but Becks keeps him under control. Becks wants to work for an arm triangle but Tommasson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Becks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tommasson's head. Becks is looking to stall here but Tommasson recovers full guard. Tommasson keeping moving, preventing Becks from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Becks wants to pass the guard but Tommasson is keeping the position. Becks wants to control from the top but Tommasson keeps moving. Becks pushes down on Tommasson's leg and manages to get into half guard. Tommasson is defending against the submission attempts here by Becks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Becks slips a nice elbow through Tommasson's hands, connecting with Tommasson's forehead. Becks is working for a kimura but Tommasson is defending it quite comfortably.
Becks is looking for a kimura but Tommasson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Becks to get the leverage. Becks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tommasson sees it coming and defends easily. Becks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tommasson avoids the head kick by Becks.
Tommasson throws a head kick that misses. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tommasson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Becks - the referee stops the clock and Tommasson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Becks. Tommasson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Tommasson throws an off balance right hand
and Becks counters with a good low kick that Tommasson was not able to check. Becks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tommasson was covering up waiting for the punch and Becks finishes the takedown easily into guard. Becks trying to control the position from guard on top but Tommasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tommasson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Becks looking to sit in guard and control but Tommasson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Becks looking for a sweep. Not yet Becks, not yet. Becks trying to keep a closed guard but Tommasson is proving a slippery customer.
Tommasson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Becks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Tommasson wants to control from the top but Becks keeps moving. Becks looking for a sweep. Not yet Becks, not yet. Bj Becks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tommasson distracts Becks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tommasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Becks is retaining full guard. Tommasson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Sloppy strikes there by Tommasson. Becks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Tommasson tries to roll over but Becks keeps him under control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Becks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Becks wants to take a breather but Tommasson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bj Becks was stalling too much, according to the referee. Tommasson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Becks counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tommasson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Becks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tommasson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Becks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Becks looking to score a takedown here. Tommasson is defending well but Becks drives through and ends up in Tommasson's guard. Becks showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Tommasson managing to control the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Becks trying to control the position from guard on top but Tommasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Bj Becks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Becks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Becks! A victorious Bj Becks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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