PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Very Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malygos Northrend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Northrend's choice of entrance music: Sure shot. Very Magnum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Magnum
vs
Northrend

180 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Steel Penn's All 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Very Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malygos Northrend!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magnum shoots in and bounces Northrend off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magnum trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrend looking to control.
Northrend has control of Magnum's left arm, preventing Magnum from doing any damage.
Magnum postures up in Northrend's guard and throws a big left but Northrend blocks it.
Magnum wants to pass the guard but Northrend is keeping the position.
Northrend wants to control the position but Magnum says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magnum connects with a nice short shot to Northrend's temple.
Magnum is pressing down on Northrend's thigh, looking to free his foot. Northrend is holding on for now.
Northrend desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Northrend is staying active underneath Magnum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrend keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magnum wants to get back to his feet.

Magnum seems to be working for a kimura but Northrend defends the submission attempt.
Northrend is trying to get back to full guard.
Northrend trying to hold on to Magnum's head to control him but Magnum postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrend is trying to get back to full guard.
Northrend regains full guard. Nicely done.
Northrend pulls Magnum in close to his closed guard and prevents Magnum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Northrend not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Northrend keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Northrend misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Northrend looks winded!
Northrend misses with a takedown

and Magnum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magnum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Northrend tries for a takedown but Magnum circles away easily

and Magnum counters by moving into the clinch.
Very Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malygos Northrend.
Northrend is looking to take this one to the mat.
Northrend blocks a body shot from Magnum.
Magnum missing with knees to the body.
Magnum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Magnum manages to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Northrend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magnum swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magnum is trying to keep Northrend in close.
Northrend won't allow Magnum to get back to his feet.
Northrend advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Magnum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Northrend has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magnum!

Northrend goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Magnum turns into him and now he's in Northrend's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Northrend controls Magnum momentarily but Magnum frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Very Magnum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Northrend tries to keep at a distance but Magnum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Northrend wants a takedown.

Magnum pulls Northrend into guard.
Magnum is trying to keep Northrend in close.
Northrend tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnum is retaining full guard.
Northrend trying to move into half guard but instead Magnum has managed to sweep!
Magnum trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum trying to control but Northrend is working from the bottom.
Magnum looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Northrend trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrend wants to control but Magnum passes easily into half guard.
Northrend is looking to control Magnum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Northrend avoid being mounted?
Northrend is breathing heavily.
Northrend is trying to control but Magnum manages to pass to mount!
Magnum content just to control the position here.
Northrend is squirming around, avoiding Magnum's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrend is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magnum trying to control but Northrend is having none of it.
Magnum lands a heavy elbow.
Magnum fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Magnum has control of Northrend's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Northrend regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magnum looking to control but Northrend is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Northrend reaches up to try and control the position but Magnum seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Northrend rolls and tries to escape and now Magnum has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrend looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Magnum wants to control but Northrend is keeping busy.
Very Magnum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Northrend is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Northrend is really stuck here.

Northrend defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Magnum's arms.
Northrend tries to roll but Magnum sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum tries to keep control of the position but Northrend is staying busy.
Northrend trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magnum seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magnum controlling well, preventing Northrend from escaping the position.
Northrend is still trying to improve position.

Magnum has got one arm under Northrend's chin. This could be trouble... Northrend trying to control the other hand but Magnum gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Northrend has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Very Magnum!
In defeat, Malygos Northrend stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lok'tar Ogar'.