PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allan Becker (ranked 6440 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mads Ok Jr (ranked 6430 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Becker
vs
Ok Jr

204 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allan Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Ok Jr!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ok Jr has managed to clinch.
Becker fails to pull guard.

Ok Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Becker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ok Jr to the mat. Ok Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Ok Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ok Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ok Jr controls Becker momentarily but Becker frees himself.
Ok Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Becker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ok Jr wants to stand but Becker is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Becker blocks a head kick by Ok Jr.
Becker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Ok Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Becker pulls guard.
Becker is adopting a defensive guard.
Becker wants to stand and escape but Ok Jr is having none of it.
Ok Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ok Jr won't allow Becker to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker keeping moving, preventing Ok Jr from controlling successfully.
Becker wants to sweep here but Ok Jr controlling him for the moment.

Ok Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ok Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Becker defends well and Ok Jr ends up having to push Becker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Becker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Becker wants it to stay on the feet.
Becker looks to land a combination but Ok Jr avoids it well.
Ok Jr throws a push kick but Becker slaps the foot to one side.
Becker misses with a kick to the body.
Becker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Allan Becker has been cut.
Becker is looking to slow Ok Jr down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ok Jr circles away quickly and effectively.

Ok Jr closes the distance and pushes Becker back into the cage.
Ok Jr tries to break free but Becker pushes him back against the cage.
Ok Jr has Becker pressed against the cage.
Becker is trying to pull guard but Ok Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ok Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Ok Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Becker is defending well.
Allan Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mads Ok Jr.
Ok Jr tries to break the clinch but Becker is controlling the position.
Ok Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ok Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Becker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ok Jr's brow.
Becker has Ok Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Ok Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ok Jr smiles and moves away.
Becker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ok Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ok Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Ok Jr darts in and clinches Becker up against the cage.
Becker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ok Jr controls his hands.
Ok Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Becker has double underhooks.

Becker jumps into guard, dragging Ok Jr to the mat.
Becker trying to control the position.

Ok Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Becker is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ok Jr looks for a takedown but Becker sprawls well.
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 Allan Becker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Allan Becker's cut.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ok Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Becker, looking for a takedown. Ok Jr pushes Becker against the cage but Becker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Becker. Ok Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.

Ok Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Becker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Becker manages to pull guard.
Becker looking to control.
Becker is pulling down on Ok Jr's head to control his posture.
Ok Jr wants to control from the top but Becker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker is trying to keep Ok Jr in close.
Becker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ok Jr is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ok Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Becker is retaining full guard.
Ok Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Ok Jr clinches with his opponent.
Becker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ok Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ok Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Becker is defending well for now.

Ok Jr pulls Becker into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ok Jr pulls Becker in close to prevent any damage.
Becker preventing the sweep.
Becker postures up.
Becker wants to control from the top but Ok Jr keeps moving.

Ok Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Becker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ok Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ok Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Becker shoots in looking for a takedown. Ok Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Becker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ok Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Becker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ok Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ok Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Becker has him pressed against the cage.
Becker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ok Jr is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Ok Jr jumps guard but Becker stands there with Ok Jr around his waist. Ok Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Becker jumps guard but Ok Jr stands there with Becker around his waist. Becker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Becker is trying to break the clinch but Ok Jr is controlling him.
Ok Jr scores with a shot to the side of Becker's head.
Becker fails to pull guard.
Ok Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Becker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ok Jr smiles and moves away.
Ok Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Becker circles away.
Becker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ok Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ok Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ok Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Ok Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Allan Becker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A left and a right from Ok Jr both land. Nice combination.
Ok Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Becker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ok Jr throws a head kick but Becker moves out of range.

Ok Jr closes the distance and pushes Becker back into the cage.
Becker is looking to control Ok Jr's arms but Ok Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Becker has his back to the cage.
Ok Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Becker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ok Jr to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker tries to pull guard but Ok Jr won't allow it.
Becker jumps guard but Ok Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ok Jr controls his hands.
Becker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ok Jr smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ok Jr tries for a takedown but Becker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ok Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Becker sprawls well. Becker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ok Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
As Ok Jr tries to get set, Becker tries to push him back and clinch up but Ok Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Ok Jr dodges the punch combination from Becker.

Ok Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Becker wants to take the fight to the mat but Ok Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Becker avoiding damage as Ok Jr throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ok Jr manages to pull guard.
Ok Jr has Becker pulled in close to control his posture.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ok Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ok Jr wants to get back to his feet but Becker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ok Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker being controlled here momentarily.
Ok Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Becker is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ok Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ok Jr keeping moving, preventing Becker from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Becker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ok Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Becker moves out of range easily.
Ok Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Becker counters with a low kick, right behind Ok Jr 's knee.
Allan Becker is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Becker fails with a takedown attempt.
Ok Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Becker, looking for a takedown. Ok Jr pushes Becker against the cage but Becker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ok Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Becker pinned against the cage. Becker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Becker drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Ok Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ok Jr 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Ok Jr!