PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Beamer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Putin
vs
Beamer

179 cm
23
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Beamer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beamer throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jim Beamer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beamer throws a right and a left that Putin avoids nicely.
Beamer misses with a few strikes there.
Putin lands with a cross.
Beamer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beamer throws a hook but Putin blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Putin.
Putin throws a right hand that Beamer ducks under and follows up with a left that Beamer also avoids with ease.
Beamer misses with a double jab

and Putin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beamer's guard now.
Putin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beamer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beamer stops Putin from passing to mount.
Beamer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Putin.

Putin swings around for an armbar but Beamer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Putin's guard.
Beamer trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.

Putin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beamer trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.

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.
Putin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beamer trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Beamer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putin is keeping the position for now.

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

Putin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beamer lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beamer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Putin working a defensive guard here.
Putin is trying to hold Beamer in close to prevent damage but Beamer has managed to pass into half guard.
Putin wants to improve his position but Beamer is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beamer is looking to advance position but Putin won't allow it.
Putin tries to get to full guard but Beamer has control of the leg.

That's four 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.
Beamer slows the pace down in half guard.

Putin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Putin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Beamer pulls his head out easily.
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 Nikolai Putin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Putin misses with a double jab
and Beamer counters with a left to the body.
Beamer misses with a hook. Putin ducked under it nicely.
Beamer cracks Putin with an uppercut from hell and Putin crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Beamer's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Putin is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beamer trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beamer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Putin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beamer has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beamer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beamer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Nikolai Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beamer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beamer misses with a double jab
and Putin counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Beamer misses
and Putin counters with a left and a right that stings Beamer.
Jim Beamer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beamer misses with a looping right.
Beamer misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.
Beamer misses with a body punch
and Putin counters with a good low kick that Beamer was not able to check.
Beamer throws a looping overhand right but Putin ducks down to avoid it.
Beamer misses with a body shot
and Putin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beamer misses with a body punch
and Putin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beamer throws a lazy head kick
and Putin counters with a head kick. That will keep Beamer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Beamer waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Putin.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beamer misses with a combination
and Putin counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beamer scores with a nice strike.
Beamer misses with a double jab
and Putin counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Putin.
Putin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beamer throws a combination that misses

and Putin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Putin wants to control from the top but Beamer keeps moving.
Beamer is adopting a defensive guard.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Beamer is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Putin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beamer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beamer wants to control the position but Putin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Putin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Putin is looking to take a break and control but Beamer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Beamer as Putin shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beamer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beamer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Beamer looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Beamer misses with a series of wild punches.
Beamer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beamer dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Putin seems to have got his legs back now.
Putin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beamer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beamer misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.
Putin is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beamer misses with a hook. Putin ducked under it nicely.
Beamer throws a sloppy head kick

and Putin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Putin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beamer is keeping the position for now.
Putin slips nicely into half guard.
Beamer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beamer has a hand on Putin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Putin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Putin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Beamer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Beamer!
Beamer postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beamer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putin is keeping the position for now.
Putin wants to hit a switch here but Beamer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Putin there!
Putin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beamer looking to control but Putin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Putin tries to hold on but Beamer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beamer content just to control the position here.
Putin working to try and regain half guard.
Beamer wants to stand but Putin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Putin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beamer controlling the position easily from mount.
Putin is squirming around, avoiding Beamer's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beamer avoids the attempt from Putin to control.
Beamer controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Beamer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Putin has managed to escape the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikolai Putin.
I think Putin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nikolai Putin!