PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philipp Meyer (ranked 8929 p4p, 709 weight class) and Kratus Magnus (ranked 4499 p4p, 512 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Meyer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mother Superior. Kratus Magnus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Philipp Meyer's chin.

Meyer
vs
Magnus

188 cm
23
202 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

IniTech Nutrition

RAGS of a RONIN
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philipp Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kratus Magnus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Meyer.
Meyer misses with a two punch combination.
Meyer scores with a kick to the body.
Magnus fails to land with a series of punches.
Meyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Magnus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meyer's guard.
Magnus prevents Meyer from getting back to his feet.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magnus manages to pass to side control.
Magnus wants to stand up but Meyer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magnus in particular looking to stall.
Meyer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magnus is pressing down on Meyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meyer is holding on for now.
Meyer is trying to stand up here but Magnus is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magnus on the ground.
Magnus controlling the action here.
Magnus working over Meyer with some ground and pound. Meyer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magnus controlling the action here.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet.

Magnus is looking for a kimura but Meyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magnus to get the leverage.
Magnus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Magnus seems to be working for a kimura but Meyer defends the submission attempt.
Magnus trying to control the pace.
Magnus stops Meyer from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Magnus shoots in and bounces Meyer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magnus advances to half guard.
Meyer pushes Magnus off looking to stand but Magnus dives back in and keeps control.

Meyer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for Magnus with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnus shoots for a takedown but Meyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Meyer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Philipp Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Meyer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meyer.
Meyer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Meyer connects with a solid leg kick.
Philipp Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Meyer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meyer keeping full guard, as Magnus tries to pass.
Magnus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meyer is looking to stand up but Magnus isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnus controlling from the top position.
Meyer is looking to stand up but Magnus isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Magnus misses with a body shot.
Meyer lands with a slapping head kick.
Meyer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Magnus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Meyer!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Meyer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've been informed that Magnus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meyer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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 Philipp Meyer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Meyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Meyer throws a chopping leg kick but Magnus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Meyer. Magnus shrugs it off though.
Meyer looks to throw a body kick

and Magnus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magnus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnus won't let Meyer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
A nice elbow there by Magnus.
Magnus dominating with strikes here.

Magnus looking for a guillotine from mount but Meyer is having none of it.
Magnus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnus controlling from mount.
Meyer is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Magnus has taken his back!
Magnus controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnus is landing with strikes from the back.
Meyer is trying to stand back up.
Magnus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Meyer.

Magnus looking to break Meyer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Meyer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magnus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Meyer is trying to get back to his feet but Magnus has full control of the position and if anything, Meyer has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Meyer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Magnus.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet.
Magnus controls the action.
Meyer trying to get back to his feet but Magnus is in full control for now.

Magnus tightening his grip on Meyer, looking for the choke.

Magnus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Meyer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer trying to get back to his feet but Magnus is in full control for now.

Meyer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Magnus.
Magnus lands with a hammerfist to the side of Meyer's head.
Meyer is trying to stand back up.
Magnus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Meyer doesn't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer trying to get back to his feet but Magnus is in full control for now.
Magnus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Magnus lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnus keeps control of the position easily here as Meyer tries to buck him off.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kratus Magnus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Meyer tries to bum rush Magnus with a series of wild strikes but Magnus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meyer leaves Magnus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meyer misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Meyer. No joy for Magnus on that attempt.
Meyer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Philipp Meyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meyer gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Magnus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Meyer!
Magnus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Meyer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Magnus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meyer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magnus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to get back to his feet here but Magnus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Meyer's back.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet.
Magnus biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Meyer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Magnus tightening his grip on Meyer, looking for the choke.

Meyer is trying to shake Magnus off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Magnus won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Magnus dodges the punch combination from Meyer.
Magnus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magnus blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meyer, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Philipp Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kratus Magnus.
Meyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meyer tries to land a front kick but Magnus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meyer.
Meyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magnus.
Meyer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Meyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Magnus is looking for the big counter here.
Meyer leaves Magnus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magnus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meyer's waist but Meyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magnus off to one side.
Meyer thuds his shin into the meat of Magnus's side.
Meyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meyer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Magnus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Meyer is kicking away at Magnus from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Magnus grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Meyer trying to push Magnus off... Meyer taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kratus Magnus!