PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pudd Nelson (ranked 1388 p4p, 2036 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 201 p4p, 278 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nelson
vs
Gunnarsson

190 cm
28
210
9 - 12 - 0

190 cm
37
213
20 - 22 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudd Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Gunnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Nelson avoids it easily.

Gunnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.

Gunnarsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nelson uses from the top position.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but instead Gunnarsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Nelson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gunnarsson uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson seems a little lost for a moment, as Gunnarsson dominates the positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Gunnarsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nelson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gunnarsson but great work by Nelson.
Nelson wants to stand but Gunnarsson is controlling his arm.

Nelson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gunnarsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nelson but great work by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gunnarsson is controlling him well.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound.
I wouldn't like to be where Nelson is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Gunnarsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunnarsson staying calm.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Gunnarsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gunnarsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gunnarsson is chipping away with strikes.
Gunnarsson controlling from side mount.

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.
Gunnarsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Gunnarsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.

Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson wants to control but Gunnarsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nelson is trying to defend but Gunnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is staying active underneath Gunnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunnarsson is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.

Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
Gunnarsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nelson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson dominating with strikes here.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunnarsson controlling his opponent.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunnarsson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to control but instead Nelson manages to regain half guard.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Gunnarsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nelson wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Gunnarsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gunnarsson working Nelson over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Gunnarsson seems content to control.
Gunnarsson winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson has hold of Gunnarsson's hands but Gunnarsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson wants to sweep but Gunnarsson has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nelson lands a lovely overhand right.

Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Gunnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.

Gunnarsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but instead Gunnarsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gunnarsson passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Gunnarsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson trying to hold on to Gunnarsson's head to control him but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunnarsson is controlling the pace.

Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunnarsson prevents Nelson from standing back up.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Gunnarsson controlling from the full mount.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nelson's face.
Nelson tries to hold on but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson lands a heavy elbow.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Gunnarsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Gunnarsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson wants to hold on but Gunnarsson pushes him away.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson content just to control the position here.
Pudd Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nelson?

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!