PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Von Tulason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Magnussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magnussen's choice of entrance music: Bloody Beetroots - Butter. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Von Tulason
vs
Magnussen

194 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward Von Tulason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Magnussen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnussen throws a head kick but Von Tulason moves out of range.
Magnussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Tulason tries to clinch there but Magnussen circles away.
Good shot there by Von Tulason.

Von Tulason drives through with a takedown into guard.

Magnussen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magnussen is trying to keep Von Tulason in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Tulason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Tulason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Tulason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magnussen on the ground.
Magnussen controls Von Tulason momentarily but Von Tulason frees himself.
Von Tulason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnussen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Tulason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Tulason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Tulason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnussen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Tulason throwing strikes but missing.
Magnussen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Tulason's guard.
Von Tulason is looking to stand up but Magnussen isn't so interested in that idea.
Magnussen passes Von Tulason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Tulason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magnussen is working away from the top position though.
Von Tulason is looking for a sweep. Magnussen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Magnussen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Von Tulason is looking to control Magnussen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Tulason avoid being mounted?

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.
Magnussen controlling the action here.
Magnussen is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Tulason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Tulason is looking to escape.
Von Tulason trying to control but Magnussen postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Von Tulason looks for a takedown but Magnussen sprawls well.
Von Tulason is breathing heavily.
Von Tulason looks to land a combination but Magnussen avoids it well.
Von Tulason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnussen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Edward Von Tulason has been cut.

Von Tulason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Von Tulason!
Magnussen landing strikes from the mount and Von Tulason is in trouble!
Magnussen trying to control but Von Tulason is having none of it.

Magnussen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Von Tulason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Tulason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magnussen closes the distance but Von Tulason moves to the side

and Von Tulason counters with a shoot takedown. Magnussen fights it but they end up in guard.
Von Tulason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnussen is trying to keep Von Tulason in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magnussen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Tulason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magnussen is trying to hold Von Tulason in close to prevent damage but Von Tulason has managed to pass into half guard.
Von Tulason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Tulason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magnussen regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Tulason wants to control from the top but Magnussen keeps moving.
Von Tulason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunnar Magnussen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Von Tulason's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Von Tulason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magnussen has his takedown stuffed

and Von Tulason counters with a single leg into guard. Magnussen didn't expect that.
Von Tulason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Edward Von Tulason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Magnussen looking for a guillotine here but Von Tulason defends easily.
Von Tulason postures up in Magnussen's guard and throws a big left but Magnussen blocks it.
Magnussen seems keen to control Von Tulason's posture.
Von Tulason looking to pass the guard.
Von Tulason landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen trying to keep a closed guard but Von Tulason is proving a slippery customer.
Von Tulason throws a strike but Magnussen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Von Tulason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magnussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Tulason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnussen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Tulason is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Von Tulason is trying to control the position but Magnussen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magnussen trying to control but Von Tulason is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnussen misses with a takedown attempt

and Von Tulason counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magnussen won't be happy with that.
Magnussen is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnussen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Von Tulason scoring with punches from side control.
Von Tulason working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magnussen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Von Tulason is putting a hurting on Magnussen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Von Tulason wants to control but Magnussen is keeping him busy.
Von Tulason is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Magnussen's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen sneaks back into half guard.
Magnussen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Tulason.
Magnussen taking some punishment here, with Von Tulason in his half guard.
Von Tulason is thwarting Magnussen's attempts to control the position.
Von Tulason winds up and cracks Magnussen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magnussen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magnussen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magnussen moves into full guard.

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.
Magnussen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magnussen keeping moving, preventing Von Tulason from controlling successfully.
Magnussen wants to stand and escape but Von Tulason is having none of it.
Magnussen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Tulason throwing strikes but missing.
Von Tulason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Magnussen doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Von Tulason to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Von Tulason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Von Tulason's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Magnussen with a poor takedown

and Von Tulason counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magnussen!
Von Tulason fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Magnussen regains half guard.
Von Tulason drops an elbow to the side of Magnussen's head.
Magnussen gets full guard.

Magnussen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Tulason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Tulason trying to control but Magnussen is working from the bottom.
Magnussen looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnussen, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Tulason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Tulason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Tulason wants to stand and escape but instead Magnussen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Magnussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Tulason is retaining full guard.
Magnussen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magnussen stops Von Tulason from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Magnussen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Tulason circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Tulason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magnussen counters with a big head kick but Von Tulason shrugs it off.
Magnussen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Von Tulason counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Von Tulason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen trying to hold on to Von Tulason's head to control him but Von Tulason postures up.
Von Tulason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnussen's head.
Von Tulason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Tulason looks to land a strike but Magnussen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Magnussen keeping moving, preventing Von Tulason from controlling successfully.
Von Tulason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnussen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Von Tulason counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magnussen is pressing down on Von Tulason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Magnussen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magnussen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Magnussen is looking for a triangle but Von Tulason pushes his legs off easily.
Von Tulason is looking to work some ground and pound but Magnussen has wrist control.
Von Tulason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Tulason scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magnussen pushes Von Tulason off and gets back to his feet.
Von Tulason misses with a takedown attempt
and Magnussen counters with a nice body kick.

Von Tulason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Tulason working over Magnussen with some ground and pound. Magnussen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magnussen wants to get back to full guard.

Magnussen looking for submissions off his back.
Magnussen is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Von Tulason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Tulason 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Von Tulason!