PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Top Dogz. Magnus Karlsson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Karlsson
vs
Simmons

201 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Perkele!
KAISER

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Simmons !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Simmons .
Simmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlsson defends it nicely.

Simmons has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as Simmons tries to tie him up.

Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson with a poor takedown
letting Simmons counter with a right hand.
Tony Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magnus Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Simmons .
Simmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlsson defends it nicely.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Karlsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simmons is staying active underneath Karlsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karlsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.

Simmons has one foot on Karlsson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Simmons clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simmons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Simmons .

Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Karlsson as Simmons shoots in.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.

Simmons closes the distance and pushes Karlsson back into the cage.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Karlsson won't allow it.

Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karlsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons 's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlsson off to one side.

Karlsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simmons !
Simmons manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karlsson's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson drops an elbow to the side of Simmons 's head.
Simmons wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Karlsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Simmons taking some punishment here, with Karlsson in his half guard.
Simmons has hold of Karlsson's hands but Karlsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Simmons wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Simmons will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simmons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Simmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karlsson leaves Simmons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magnus Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Simmons .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Karlsson is predictable there
and Simmons counters with a one-two to the body.

Karlsson instigates a clinch.

Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Simmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Karlsson won't allow it.
Simmons has Karlsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karlsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karlsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karlsson avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karlsson throws an elbow but misses.

Simmons 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Simmons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tony Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Simmons . No joy for Karlsson on that attempt.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlsson 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.
Simmons fails to land the takedown.
Simmons falls off balance throwing a combination

and Karlsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karlsson.
Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson with a nice head shot there.
Karlsson throwing strikes from guard but Simmons blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control the position.

Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Karlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Simmons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karlsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Simmons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simmons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four 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.
Karlsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Simmons is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karlsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmons circles away.
Karlsson sets himself, and Simmons steps forward looking for the clinch! Karlsson avoids it this time.
Simmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karlsson swivels and escapes.
Karlsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Simmons clinches.
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 Magnus Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Simmons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlsson's waist but Karlsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simmons off to one side.
Karlsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Karlsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simmons throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Karlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Karlsson throws a strike but Simmons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karlsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karlsson defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Karlsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Simmons looks to move away, Karlsson throws a big counter combo bu Simmons just gets out of the way.

Simmons has closed the distance and engaged Karlsson in a clinch.

Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karlsson but Karlsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magnus Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Simmons .
A jab lands there for Simmons .

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson tries to keep at a distance but Simmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karlsson tries to pull guard but Simmons won't allow it.
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons taking a breather.
Simmons is trying to pull guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karlsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simmons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Karlsson is trying to trip Simmons . He has hold of a leg but Simmons is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Karlsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Simmons pushes Karlsson off and gets back to his feet.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Simmons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson with a nice head shot there.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Simmons 's brow.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Karlsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simmons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Simmons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magnus Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlsson pushes Simmons off looking to stand but Simmons dives back in and keeps control.
Simmons is thwarting Karlsson's attempts to control the position.

Karlsson looking for submissions off his back.
Karlsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karlsson tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlsson is not content to let Simmons control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Simmons .
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus Karlsson!
Our winner, Magnus Karlsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.