PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Magnussen (ranked 4640 p4p, 3869 weight class) and Ben Destroy (ranked 580 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Magnussen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Destroy's chin.

Magnussen
vs
Destroy

194 cm
23
204
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
210
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magnus Magnussen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Destroy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magnussen under the eye.
Magnussen staying out of range there.
Magnussen looks to land a combination but Destroy avoids it well.
Destroy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnussen.

Magnussen moves into the clinch successfully.
Destroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Destroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Magnussen pulls guard effortlessly.
Destroy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Magnussen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnussen passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Magnussen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!

Magnussen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Destroy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Destroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnussen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Destroy is trying to work for a sweep but Magnussen has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magnussen controlling from the full mount.

Magnussen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Destroy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Magnussen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnussen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Magnussen is landing with some decent strikes but Destroy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Magnussen controlling the pace for now.
Destroy taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Magnussen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Destroy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Magnussen raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magnussen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magnussen controlling from mount.
Magnussen working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Destroy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Magnussen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magnussen landing punches.
Magnussen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Magnussen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Destroy throws out a powerful jab.
Magnussen tries to clinch up but Destroy circles away and keeps his distance.
Destroy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Destroy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnus Magnussen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnussen moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Destroy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Magnus Magnussen has been cut.
Magnussen lands with a kick to the temple. Destroy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Magnussen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Destroy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magnussen dives into side control.

Magnussen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Destroy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroy is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Magnussen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Magnussen controlling his opponent.
Destroy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magnussen controlling the pace for now.

Magnussen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Destroy is surviving well by controlling Magnussen's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen lands a big elbow.
Destroy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magnussen working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Magnussen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Magnussen controlling his opponent.
Magnussen scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen content just to control the position here.
Magnussen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Destroy hang on?
Magnussen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magnussen is landing with some decent strikes but Destroy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Magnussen dominating with strikes here.

Magnussen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Destroy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Destroy is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen controlling his opponent.
Magnussen landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Magnussen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Magnussen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Magnussen slips under a jab.
Magnussen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magnussen dives in and grabs Destroy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Destroy pushes down on Magnussen's head and hops out.
Destroy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magnussen looks to land a combination but Destroy avoids it well.
A big right from Destroy misses.
Destroy tries to land a front kick but Magnussen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magnussen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Destroy lunges at Magnussen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magnussen's hand.

Magnussen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Destroy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Magnussen manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destroy is bucking up trying to escape but Magnussen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Destroy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magnussen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Destroy is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Destroy flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Magnussen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Destroy and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Magnussen slips an arm under Destroy chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Magnussen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Magnussen is squeezing on Destroy like an anaconda would it's prey. Destroy fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Magnussen!