PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Three Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog comes to the cage accompanied by Fallout. Magnusson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Little Talks - Of Monsters And Men. Magnus Magnusson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dog
vs
Magnusson

203 cm
23
282 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Three Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Magnusson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Magnus Magnusson has been cut.
Dog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magnusson.
Dog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dog tries to move into range but Magnusson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magnusson throws a nice looking combination but Dog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
Dog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dog keeps Magnusson at a distance using the push kick.

Magnusson looking to score a takedown here. Dog is defending well but Magnusson drives through and ends up in Dog's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Magnusson trying to get back to full guard but Dog takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dog looking to finish with strikes here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Magnusson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magnusson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Magnusson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dog.
Dog is looking to work his way around to Magnusson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Magnusson holds on for dear life.

Dog moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Magnusson has worked his arm free - good work by Magnusson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dog is trying to get an arm triangle but Magnusson is defending well.

Dog tries for a kimura but Magnusson is defending well.
Magnusson has one of Dog's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

Dog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to move to mount but Magnusson blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dog has hold of Magnusson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Magnusson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dog cranks the arm and Magnusson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Magnusson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Three Dog!
During a confident post fight interview, Three Dog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.