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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erik Von Hellens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Jakobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 cm
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152 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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172 cm
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158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Von Hellens! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Jakobson! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jakobson. Jakobson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Von Hellens wants to control from the top but Jakobson keeps moving. Von Hellens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Von Hellens scores with a takedown into Jakobson's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jakobson wants to sweep here but Von Hellens controlling him for the moment. Jakobson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Hellens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jakobson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Von Hellens wants to control from the top but Jakobson keeps moving. Von Hellens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jakobson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Von Hellens stands and steps away. Jakobson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Jakobson fails with the takedown and Von Hellens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Jakobson stops a takedown attempt from Von Hellens.
Von Hellens lands a body shot. Von Hellens slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jakobson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Hellens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Erik Von Hellens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Jakobson. Jakobson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Hellens prevents it.
Jakobson looks gassed! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Von Hellens jumps guard and drags Jakobson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Jakobson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Von Hellens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jakobson's guard. Von Hellens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jakobson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Von Hellens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Hellens throws a one two combo.
Von Hellens takes a swing at Jakobson's ribcage but misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Jakobson.
Von Hellens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Von Hellens controlling the action here. Von Hellens looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Von Hellens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Von Hellens is tying to control. Jakobson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jakobson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jakobson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Hellens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jakobson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Hellens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Hellens's back! Von Hellens manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jakobson's guard. Nice work there by Von Hellens.
Von Hellens trying to control but Jakobson is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Hellens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Von Hellens dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jakobson fails with the takedown and Von Hellens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Jakobson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Von Hellens puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Von Hellens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Von Hellens stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Von Hellens throws a body kick that misses. Von Hellens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Von Hellens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Von Hellens is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jakobson is in trouble now - Von Hellens has advanced to mount! Jakobson is looking to get to half guard. Von Hellens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Von Hellens stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Von Hellens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jakobson backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Von Hellens.
Jakobson shoots and misses and Von Hellens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Hellens. Jakobson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Hellens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Von Hellens showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Von Hellens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jakobson is working an open guard so Von Hellens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Jakobson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Erik Von Hellens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Jakobson. Jakobson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jakobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Von Hellens moves into the clinch successfully.
Jakobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Hellens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Von Hellens lands in his opponent's guard. Von Hellens wants to pass the guard but Jakobson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Von Hellens preventing the sweep. Jakobson wants to stand but Von Hellens is controlling the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jakobson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Von Hellens dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Von Hellens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakobson is fending him off so far but Von Hellens persists. Nope, Jakobson circles away and we're back to standing. Jakobson throws a head kick that Von Hellens semi-blocks.
Von Hellens lands with an overhand left. Von Hellens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jakobson, pushing him back against the cage. Von Hellens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jakobson smiles and moves away.
Von Hellens swats away the attempt to clinch by Jakobson. Jakobson gets caught flat footed, as Von Hellens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Von Hellens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Von Hellens won't allow Jakobson to sweep him here. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Von Hellens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jakobson pulls Von Hellens in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Hellens from doing any damage or advancing position. Jakobson wants to hit a switch here but Von Hellens passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jakobson there! Jakobson tries to reverse the position but Von Hellens maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Von Hellens controlling from mount. Von Hellens tries to control but Jakobson wriggling away. Von Hellens controlling the pace for now. Von Hellens wants to control the pace but Jakobson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jakobson is looking to improve his position but Von Hellens isn't that keen on the idea. Von Hellens wants to control but Jakobson has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Von Hellens trying to control from half guard but Jakobson is working away.
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. Jakobson is looking for a sweep. Von Hellens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jakobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jakobson stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Von Hellens. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jakobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sten Jakobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Von Hellens throws a push kick but Jakobson slaps the foot to one side. Jakobson stuffs the takedown. Sten Jakobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jakobson throws a sloppy head kick and Von Hellens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Erik Von Hellens showed his dominance in that final round. Well Von Hellens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Von Hellens!
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energy
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RATING
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