PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LOOSE CANNON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magne NehmEnglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NehmEnglund has chosen Y´all want a single as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

CANNON
vs
NehmEnglund

190 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, LOOSE CANNON!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magne NehmEnglund!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for NehmEnglund with that takedown attempt.
CANNON throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

CANNON has NehmEnglund up against the cage in a clinch.

CANNON has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics NehmEnglund uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
CANNON is pulling down on NehmEnglund's head to control his posture.
CANNON trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
CANNON pulls NehmEnglund in close to prevent any damage.
NehmEnglund stops CANNON from standing up.

CANNON working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NehmEnglund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NehmEnglund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

CANNON throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
CANNON keeping moving, preventing NehmEnglund from controlling successfully.
NehmEnglund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CANNON swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by NehmEnglund or perhaps it was just good defense by CANNON which made him look bad.
NehmEnglund fails to land the takedown.
LOOSE CANNON has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magne NehmEnglund.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
NehmEnglund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NehmEnglund avoids the head kick by CANNON.

CANNON gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NehmEnglund regains half guard, as CANNON was trying to land strikes.
CANNON works his foot free and advances to mount.
CANNON lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CANNON connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
NehmEnglund is working to get back to half guard.
CANNON throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
CANNON thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
CANNON throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for NehmEnglund because CANNON loaded up on that one.
CANNON trying to control but NehmEnglund is having none of it.
CANNON controlling from mount.
CANNON throwing strikes here but NehmEnglund is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

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.
NehmEnglund wants to hold on but CANNON pushes him away.
CANNON content just to control the position here.
NehmEnglund is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
CANNON throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
NehmEnglund is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

NehmEnglund misses with a takedown attempt

and CANNON counters with a single leg into guard. NehmEnglund didn't expect that.
CANNON sitting in guard, not really doing much.
NehmEnglund keeping moving, preventing CANNON from controlling successfully.
CANNON tries to stand but NehmEnglund is controlling from the bottom.
CANNON is looking to work some ground and pound but NehmEnglund has wrist control.
CANNON slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CANNON wanted to stand there but NehmEnglund had control of the position.
CANNON stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NehmEnglund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
CANNON is looking to stand up but NehmEnglund won't let him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
NehmEnglund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and CANNON counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. NehmEnglund is lucky that one didn't land flush.
NehmEnglund misses with a body punch

and CANNON counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in NehmEnglund's guard now.
CANNON with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NehmEnglund is trying to hold CANNON in close to prevent damage but CANNON has managed to pass into half guard.
CANNON is looking to stall here but NehmEnglund recovers full guard.
CANNON throws and elbow that misses. NehmEnglund uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in CANNON's guard. Nice move by NehmEnglund!
CANNON working a defensive guard here.

CANNON looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
CANNON controls NehmEnglund momentarily but NehmEnglund frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NehmEnglund works a leg free and moves into half guard.

NehmEnglund is looking for a kimura but CANNON is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for NehmEnglund to get the leverage.
NehmEnglund is breathing heavily.

NehmEnglund is working for a submission of some sort.
CANNON trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but NehmEnglund manages to pass to mount!
CANNON really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
NehmEnglund misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

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.

NehmEnglund goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now CANNON is on top in guard.
CANNON has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

NehmEnglund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CANNON defends it easily.

NehmEnglund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

NehmEnglund is working an open guard so CANNON takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

CANNON closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LOOSE CANNON dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

CANNON closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
NehmEnglund tries to buck CANNON off but CANNON is having none of it.
NehmEnglund is trying to control CANNON's posture but CANNON avoids it.

CANNON decides to stand back up.
LOOSE CANNON is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CANNON throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by NehmEnglund.

It looks like Magne NehmEnglund has been cut.
CANNON thows a left - swing and a miss!
CANNON misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

CANNON moves into the clinch.

CANNON manages to break the clinch.
NehmEnglund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
CANNON fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NehmEnglund misses with a takedown

and CANNON counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
CANNON trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
NehmEnglund has momentary wrist control but CANNON slips an elbow through the middle.
CANNON looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

NehmEnglund is working an open guard so CANNON takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
CANNON bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
CANNON is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NehmEnglund can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CANNON closes this distance looking for a takedown but NehmEnglund circles away.
NehmEnglund avoids the head kick by CANNON.
NehmEnglund with a lazy takedown attempt
and CANNON counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. NehmEnglund is lucky that one didn't land flush.
NehmEnglund misses with a takedown

and CANNON counters with a shoot takedown. NehmEnglund fights it but they end up in guard.
LOOSE CANNON has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magne NehmEnglund.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CANNON controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

NehmEnglund is working an open guard so CANNON takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
NehmEnglund tries for a takedown but CANNON circles away easily

and CANNON counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

CANNON is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and NehmEnglund defends it well.
NehmEnglund manages to get to full guard.
NehmEnglund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magne NehmEnglund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LOOSE CANNON overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
NehmEnglund is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
NehmEnglund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

CANNON gets to his feet. NehmEnglund looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
CANNON moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

NehmEnglund gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows CANNON to score an easy takedown into full guard.
CANNON is looking to stand up but NehmEnglund won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CANNON is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
LOOSE CANNON showed his dominance in that final round.
Well CANNON 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LOOSE CANNON!