PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Magnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hildebert Fabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabian has chosen Exibit A as his entrance music. Marco Magnin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hildebert Fabian 's chin.

Magnin
vs
Fabian

191 cm
21
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
27
277 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Magnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hildebert Fabian !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Magnin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Magnin. No joy for Fabian on that attempt.

Fabian shoots in and gets a takedown into Magnin's guard.
Fabian looking to pass the guard.
Fabian throws a strike but Magnin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magnin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magnin is one step ahead there.
Magnin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabian controlling the position.
Magnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Marco Magnin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Magnin throws a push kick but Fabian slaps the foot to one side.

Magnin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fabian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fabian wants to control from the top but Magnin keeps moving.
Magnin is trying to control the position but Fabian postures up.
Magnin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magnin tries to get out of the position.
Fabian looking to sit in guard and control but Magnin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fabian trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fabian looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabian , not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magnin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fabian 's head.
Magnin wants to control from the top but Fabian keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Magnin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fabian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magnin keeping moving, preventing Fabian from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fabian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magnin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magnin has escaped and now he's on top!
Magnin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magnin wants to control from the top but Fabian keeps moving.
Magnin tries to stand but Fabian is controlling from the bottom.
Magnin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magnin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabian swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Magnin. No joy for Fabian on that attempt.
Fabian shoots and misses
and Magnin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marco Magnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hildebert Fabian .
Fabian misses with a takedown attempt - Magnin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Fabian shoots in and bounces Magnin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magnin looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnin, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hildebert Fabian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fabian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fabian missing with knees to the body.

Fabian drags the fight down to the ground.
Magnin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fabian controlling Magnin's posture.
Magnin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magnin looking to sit in guard and control but Fabian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fabian passes Magnin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnin is refusing to be controlled, as Fabian sits in half guard.
Magnin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabian .
Fabian wants to free his trapped foot but Magnin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magnin trying to control but Fabian postures up.
Magnin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fabian 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fabian 's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabian looking very determined here, making life difficult for Magnin.
Fabian trying to control but not successfully.

Magnin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fabian knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fabian for a finish.
Magnin doesn't have the hooks in and Fabian manages to turn into his guard.
Magnin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fabian postures up in Magnin's guard and throws a big left but Magnin blocks it.
Magnin keeping full guard, as Fabian tries to pass.
Fabian throws a strike but Magnin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnin wants to control from the top but Fabian keeps moving.
Magnin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fabian holds on and takes a little breather.
Fabian wants to stand but Magnin is controlling the position.
Fabian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fabian looks for a takedown but Magnin sprawls well.
Magnin looks to land a body kick but Fabian moved away.
Fabian fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnin stuffs the takedown.
Marco Magnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hildebert Fabian .
Magnin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Fabian moves into the clinch.
Fabian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magnin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Magnin manages to break the clinch.
Fabian misses with a takedown
and Magnin counters with a nice uppercut.
Magnin connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabian is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabian shoots in looking for a takedown but Magnin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabian 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Magnin as Fabian shoots in.
Fabian is breathing heavily.
Fabian moves away from the strike by Magnin.
Magnin throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Magnin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Magnin cracks Fabian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Hildebert Fabian has been cut.
Fabian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magnin tries to avoid it but Fabian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magnin to the ground. Magnin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fabian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hildebert Fabian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnin lands a slapping body shot.
Magnin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fabian circles away quickly and effectively.
Fabian fails with a takedown attempt.
Hildebert Fabian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fabian takes a step back to recover.
Marco Magnin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Magnin.
Fabian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magnin counters with a leg kick.
Marco Magnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hildebert Fabian .
Fabian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magnin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnin misses with a wild body shot.
Magnin is looking to wear down Fabian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magnin lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Fabian falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marco Magnin!
Marco Magnin thanked the fans post fight for their support.