PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Birger Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani Janis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magnusson
vs
Janis

178 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Birger Magnusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Janis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magnusson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Janis to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Janis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Janis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Janis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnusson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Janis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Janis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Janis trying to control but Magnusson is working from the bottom.
Magnusson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janis on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janis won't allow Magnusson to get back to his feet.
Janis wants to control from the top but Magnusson keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Janis closes the distance and clinches up with Magnusson, looking for a takedown. Janis pushes Magnusson against the cage but Magnusson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Janis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magnusson circles away.
Magnusson throws a one two combo.
Magnusson scores with a three punch combo!
Magnusson stuffs the takedown attempt from Janis. Janis gets slowly back to his feet.
Birger Magnusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jani Janis.
Janis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magnusson slaps away a takedown attempt from Janis, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Janis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magnusson swivels and escapes.
Birger Magnusson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Janis looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Janis is defended easily by Magnusson.
Magnusson throws a series of strikes that have Janis backpedaling.
Magnusson lunges at Janis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Janis's hand.
Janis tries for a takedown but Magnusson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Magnusson as Janis shoots in.
Magnusson scores with a hook to the body. Janis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magnusson connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Janis with that takedown attempt.
Magnusson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Janis doesn't seem bothered though.
Magnusson lands a really nice looking cross but Janis seems unphased.
Jani Janis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnusson connects with a body shot.
Magnusson scores with a three punch combo!
Janis takes one to the chin there.
Magnusson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magnusson works over Janis's head and body with a nice combination.
Janis closes the distance and clinches up with Magnusson, looking for a takedown. Janis pushes Magnusson against the cage but Magnusson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Magnusson.
Magnusson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magnusson scores with a hook to the body. Janis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Janis shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magnusson looks to land a combination. Janis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magnusson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Magnusson duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnusson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Janis momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Janis.
Magnusson keeps the fight on the outside.
Magnusson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Janis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magnusson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnusson lands with an overhand left.
Janis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Magnusson finds it's way through Janis's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Birger Magnusson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Magnusson connects with a body shot.
Janis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magnusson's waist but Magnusson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Janis off to one side.
Janis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magnusson tries to avoid it but Janis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magnusson to the ground. Magnusson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magnusson lands a head shot.
Magnusson lands with a cross.
Magnusson leaves Janis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Birger Magnusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jani Janis.
Magnusson leaves Janis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magnusson works the jab nicely.
Magnusson lands with a right hand.
Janis is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Magnusson coming out on top.
Magnusson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Magnusson throws a series of punches but Janis avoids them all with ease.
Janis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magnusson as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Magnusson finds it's way through Janis's defenses.
Janis closes the distance and clinches up with Magnusson, looking for a takedown. Janis pushes Magnusson against the cage but Magnusson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magnusson lands a jab to Janis's midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magnusson!
Magnusson misses with a few strikes there.
Janis closes the distance and clinches up with Magnusson, looking for a takedown. Janis pushes Magnusson against the cage but Magnusson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Birger Magnusson is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Magnusson both land. Nice combination.
Magnusson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Janis has time to react.
Magnusson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Janis. Janis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magnusson lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Magnusson lands.
Janis shoots in looking for a takedown. Magnusson tries to sprawl out of it but Janis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magnusson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson throws a combination. Janis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magnusson with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Magnusson. No joy for Janis on that attempt.
Janis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Magnusson.
Janis shoots for a double leg takedown but Magnusson sprawls well. He's pushed Janis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magnusson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Janis doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice combination there by Magnusson.
Janis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magnusson defends it nicely.
Janis shoots in for a takedown but Magnusson shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson tests Janis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Janis shoots for a takedown but Magnusson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Magnusson finds it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Janis is working for takedown but Magnusson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magnusson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnusson prevents the takedown attempt.
Janis tries to score a body lock takedown but Magnusson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magnusson prevents the takedown attempt.
Janis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magnusson wants to break free but Janis has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson stops a takedown attempt from Janis.

Janis successfully pulls guard.

Janis looking for a guillotine here but Magnusson defends easily.
Magnusson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnusson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Janis is on top in guard.
Janis looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Birger Magnusson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Magnusson. No joy for Janis on that attempt.
Janis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magnusson tries to avoid it but Janis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magnusson to the ground. Magnusson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Janis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magnusson as he jumps to the side.
Birger Magnusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jani Janis.
Janis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnusson dips to his left and cracks Janis with an uppercut!
Magnusson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magnusson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnusson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnusson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Janis shoots in but no luck this time.
Magnusson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson lands a really nice looking cross but Janis seems unphased.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Magnusson.
Magnusson throws a good cross that connects.
Magnusson jabs at Janis's body.
Janis shoots in looking for a takedown. Magnusson tries to sprawl out of it but Janis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magnusson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magnusson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Janis backs up against the cage.
Janis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magnusson swivels and escapes.
Janis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magnusson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Magnusson. No joy for Janis on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janis fails with a takedown attempt.
Janis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Janis tries to clinch up but Magnusson circles away and keeps his distance.
Magnusson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Janis.
Magnusson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Janis in his tracks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Janis!
Left hook, right uppercut from Magnusson.
Janis closes the distance and clinches up with Magnusson, looking for a takedown. Janis pushes Magnusson against the cage but Magnusson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magnusson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Janis shoots in for a takedown but Magnusson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Janis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magnusson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Magnusson.
Janis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magnusson swivels and escapes.
Magnusson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Janis or perhaps it was just good defense by Magnusson which made him look bad.
Janis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Magnusson.
Janis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnusson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Janis.
The crowd cheers as Magnusson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Janis doesn't seem phased though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Janis.

That's four 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.
Magnusson throws a leg kick but Janis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Janis misses with a takedown attempt - Magnusson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magnusson scores with a three punch combo!
Magnusson throws a looping overhand right but Janis ducks down to avoid it.
Jani Janis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janis shoots in and drives through. Magnusson sprawls well.
Magnusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Janis lands a high kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Janis clinches up with Magnusson and pushes him back against the cage.
Janis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birger Magnusson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Janis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magnusson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Birger Magnusson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Janis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Birger Magnusson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magnusson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Birger Magnusson!