PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Whip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnusson comes to the cage accompanied by The Animal by Disturbed. Whip has chosen BLUNT- as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Magnusson
vs
Whip

208 cm
21
285 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

203 cm
28
276 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Magnusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Whip!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whip slips under a jab.
Magnusson looks to land a left hand but Whip moved out of range nicely.
Magnusson jabs Whip to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whip tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Whip closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whip.

Whip manages to break the clinch.
Whip's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magnusson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whip scrambles back to his feet.
Whip slips a jab and a cross from Magnusson.
Magnusson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Magnusson misses.
Magnusson throws a hook but Whip blocks it.
Magnusson checks a leg kick.
Whip misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whip connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whip throws a looping overhand right but Magnusson ducks down to avoid it.
Whip lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Whip.
Magnusson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whip looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magnusson is fending him off so far but Whip persists. Nope, Magnusson circles away and we're back to standing.
Whip throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson throws an overhand right that lands on Whip's shoulder, as Whip tries to avoid the shot.
Whip wants to clinch.
Magnusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whip moves away.
Magnusson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whip just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson lands a head shot.
Whip slips a straight right by Magnusson.
Magnusson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magnusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whip.
Magnusson leaves Whip with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erik Magnusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Whip.
Whip looks to throw the jab but Magnusson is out of range.
Magnusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Whip is just out of range.
Magnusson lands with a right hand.
Magnusson works Whip's body with a nice hook.
Whip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whip needs to keep his hands up - Magnusson had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Magnusson. That snapped Whip's head back.
Whip lands with a nice body punch.
Whip is looking to clinch.
Whip tries to clinch but Magnusson moves out of range.

Whip shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Whip showed some decent athleticism there.
Whip controlling the action here.
Magnusson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magnusson tries to get out of the position.
Whip is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magnusson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Magnusson wants to control but Whip is keeping busy.
Magnusson tries to kick Whip off but Whip keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whip is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Whip is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magnusson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Whip is trying to work for a kimura but Magnusson is defending well.
Whip has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magnusson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Whip missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whip is trying to control. Magnusson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whip trying to control from Magnusson's half guard. Magnusson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Magnusson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whip trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whip thows a big elbow that misses.
Whip pushing down on Magnusson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Magnusson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Whip is looking for a kimura but Magnusson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whip to get the leverage.
Magnusson is refusing to be controlled, as Whip sits in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Whip is looking for a kimura but Magnusson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whip to get the leverage.

Whip is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Whip frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnusson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Waldo Whip will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Whip fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magnusson avoids it really well and circles away.
Magnusson misses with a double jab.
Whip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whip throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Whip closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magnusson circles away.
Whip loads up on a big right hand but Magnusson slips the punch.
Magnusson scores with a nice head shot.
Magnusson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whip's head backwards.
Whip connects with a crisp jab.
Magnusson misses with a wild body shot.
Whip fails with the takedown.
Erik Magnusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Whip.
No joy there for Magnusson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnusson throws out the jab.
Magnusson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson ducks under a wild hook from Whip.
Magnusson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magnusson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whip shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magnusson as he avoids it easily.
Magnusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whip.
Magnusson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whip throws a solid leg kick but Magnusson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whip.
Magnusson throws a combination. Whip tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Whip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magnusson sizes up Whip with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whip shoots in for a takedown but Magnusson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magnusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magnusson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whip moves in looking to clinch but Magnusson pushes him off.
Magnusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whip.

Whip feints and as Magnusson raises his hands in defense, Whip changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whip is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whip working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magnusson is looking for a triangle but Whip pushes his legs off easily.
Whip looking to pass the guard.
Whip sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magnusson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whip missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whip looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magnusson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whip is working away from the top position though.
Magnusson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnusson trying to control from the bottom.
Magnusson is not content to let Whip control the position.
Magnusson manages to get to full guard.
Whip cracks Magnusson with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson controls Whip momentarily but Whip frees himself.
Magnusson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whip prevents Magnusson from getting back to his feet.
Whip advances to half guard.
Magnusson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whip on the ground.
Magnusson is trying to stand up here but Whip is controlling him well.
Whip is taking a breather. Magnusson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Whip is looking to take a break and control but Magnusson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Whip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magnusson is just riding it out for now. Whip eventually gives up the hold.
Whip tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magnusson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whip looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whip thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnusson's head.

Magnusson actively working from the bottom here.

Whip is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magnusson sees it coming and defends easily.
Magnusson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whip scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whip works his way into side control.
The strikes coming from Whip are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnusson is looking to regain half guard here but Whip keeps moving and retains side control.

Whip is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magnusson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldo Whip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Whip stuns Magnusson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whip connects with a solid leg kick.
Whip misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Whip does no damage.
Whip fails with the takedown.
Magnusson throws a looping overhand right but Whip ducks down to avoid it.
Whip scores with a leg kick.
Whip walks into a jab.
Whip has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Whip swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magnusson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whip misses with a wild combination.
Whip lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnusson manages to avoid it.
Whip fails with the takedown.
Erik Magnusson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whip takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whip misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erik Magnusson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whip misses with a low kick.
A combination from Magnusson does no damage.

Whip shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magnusson is trying to defend but Whip finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Magnusson looking for submissions off his back.
Magnusson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whip.

Whip is looking for a kimura but Magnusson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whip to get the leverage.

Magnusson looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whip lands a nice short elbow.
Whip slips a nice elbow through Magnusson's hands, connecting with Magnusson's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Whip is trying to work for a kimura but Magnusson is defending well.

Whip is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Whip is trying to work for a kimura but Magnusson is defending well.
Magnusson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whip is working away from the top position though.

Whip seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Magnusson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Waldo Whip!