PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Durham Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Magnuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Red
vs
Magnuson

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Durham Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Magnuson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red looks for a takedown but Magnuson sprawls well.

Red shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Red avoids the attempt from Magnuson to control.
Magnuson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Red wants to control the pace but Magnuson is squirming around nicely.
Magnuson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magnuson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Red wants to control the pace but Magnuson is squirming around nicely.
Magnuson working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magnuson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magnuson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magnuson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Magnuson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two 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.
Red is thwarting Magnuson's attempts to control the position.
Magnuson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Red's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Red's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Magnuson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red looking very determined here, making life difficult for Magnuson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnuson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Red up.

Magnuson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Magnuson throwing sloppy strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magnuson looking for the choke but no joy.
Magnuson looks gassed!
Magnuson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Red covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Magnuson missing with strikes from the back.

Magnuson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Red wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson misses with punches from the back.
Magnuson keeps control of the position as Red tries to break free.

Magnuson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Magnuson misses with punches from the back.
Magnuson missing with strikes.
Magnuson controlling well, preventing Red from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Magnuson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Red lands with a nice combination. Magnuson backs away looking to recover.
Red keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Red fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Red or perhaps it was just good defense by Magnuson which made him look bad.

Magnuson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Red working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnuson.
Red wants to stand but Magnuson is controlling the position.
Magnuson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Red works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magnuson trying to control the position from guard on top but Red is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnuson wants to pass the guard but Red is keeping the position.
Magnuson throwing strikes from guard but Red blocks nicely.
Red wants to get back to his feet but Magnuson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magnuson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magnuson looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Magnuson shoots in for a takedown but Red shows good takedown defense.
Red wants to clinch up but Magnuson keeps it at a distance.
Red shoots in for a takedown but Magnuson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Durham Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Red shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Magnuson counters with a single leg into guard. Red didn't expect that.
Red can't keep his opponent in guard - Magnuson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Magnuson trying to mount his opponent but Red defends it.
Red tries to roll over but Magnuson keeps him under control.
Red avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magnuson.
Magnuson is just content to waste time from the top position. Red takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Red wants to stand and escape but Magnuson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red is trying to control the position but Magnuson postures up.
Red is really struggling to control Magnuson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Magnuson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Red counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Red looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Magnuson!
Red looking to control but Magnuson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magnuson is looking to improve his position but Red isn't that keen on the idea.
Magnuson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Red knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magnuson on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson is looking to improve his position but Red isn't that keen on the idea.
Red looking to control but Magnuson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magnuson is trying desperately to improve position.
Red wants to control the pace but Magnuson is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Magnuson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Red looks to land a combination. Magnuson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Red lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Magnuson has his takedown stuffed

and Red counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Red.
Magnuson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magnuson stalls.

Red breaks the clinch.
Red with a poor takedown

and Magnuson counters with a takedown into side control.

Magnuson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Red, who protects the arm well.
Red prevents Magnuson from improving position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnuson working the ground and pound but Red is defending the strikes.
Magnuson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Red is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Magnuson trying to control the position but Red is working away.
Magnuson throws a strike aimed at the side of Red's head but Red avoids it well.
Magnus Magnuson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Magnuson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Red, who protects the arm well.
Magnuson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magnuson cracks Red with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Magnuson decides to stand back up.

Magnuson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Red keeping full guard, as Magnuson tries to pass.
Magnuson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Red is looking to control Magnuson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Red avoid being mounted?
Magnuson passes to side control.
Red is looking to regain half guard here but Magnuson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magnuson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Magnuson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Red tries to clinch up.

Red shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Magnuson trying to control the position.
Magnuson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Red dives into side control.
Magnuson is looking for a sweep.
Magnuson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magnuson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Magnuson has his foot on Red's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Red works his way back into a safe position though.
Red wants to control from the top but Magnuson keeps moving.
Magnuson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Red!
Red takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Magnuson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Red is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Red and Magnuson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Red wants to control but Magnuson postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Magnuson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magnuson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Magnus Magnuson!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Magnus Magnuson!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Magnus Magnuson!

Magnus Magnuson wins by unanimous decision!