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PFC 23 Penn vs Nordskov PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnaron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orava.
Orava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnaron throws a hook but Orava avoids it easily.
Orava misses with an uppercut. Magnaron saw that one coming.
Magnaron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orava.
Orava throws out a counter right but Magnaron avoids it with no problem.
Orava stuffs the takedown attempt from Magnaron. Magnaron gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magnaron.
Orava ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orava rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magnaron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orava swings for the body but Magnaron moves out of range.
Magnaron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Orava was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magnaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnaron is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magnaron has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orava thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnaron was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orava is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnaron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaron moves forwards but Orava connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orava swings widly with a right hand
and Magnaron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magnaron scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Orava misses its intended target.
Orava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magnaron moves away.
It looked like Magnaron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matias Orava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnaron drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orava is looking to stand back up but Magnaron counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Orava.
Magnaron working Orava over with strikes.
Magnaron seems to be working for a kimura but Orava defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnaron is nestled in close to Orava, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magnaron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron drops an elbow to the side of Orava's head.
Magnaron sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orava wants to get back to his feet.
Magnaron wants to take a breather but Orava is having none of it.
Magnaron prevents Orava from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnaron trying to control the pace.
Orava won't allow Magnaron to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron thows a huge punch but Orava dodges it nicely.
Magnaron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orava has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magnaron seems to be looking for submissions.
Magnaron thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orava's head.
Magnaron is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Magnaron is taking a breather. Orava says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magnaron is just content to waste time from the top position. Orava takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Magnaron is working Orava over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magnaron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron stands up over Orava, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orava is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magnaron is controlling him.
Magnaron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Orava really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnaron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magnaron passes Orava's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orava is trying to stand back up but Magnaron is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Magnaron dominated that round.
That's time! Magnaron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magnaron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orava tries to avoid it but Magnaron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orava to the ground. Orava escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magnaron defending well as Orava loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Magnaron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magnaron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orava's head backwards.
Orava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magnaron was well out of range. Poor timing from Orava.
A lazy left from Magnaron finds it's target.
Orava connects with a looping right hand.
Magnaron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orava can do to turn this around?
Orava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnaron.
Orava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magnaron was well out of range. Poor timing from Orava.
Orava misses with a right hand
and Magnaron counters with a left and a right that stings Orava.
Von Magnaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orava ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magnaron looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Magnaron there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orava can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magnaron is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orava blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magnaron.
Magnaron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orava keeps working.
Magnaron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magnaron is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magnaron prevents Orava from standing back up.
Magnaron slows the pace down in half guard.
Magnaron prevents Orava from standing back up.
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.
Magnaron wants to work for an arm triangle but Orava is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magnaron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magnaron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orava is refusing to be controlled, as Magnaron sits in half guard.
Magnaron landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orava pushes Magnaron off looking to stand but Magnaron dives back in and keeps control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magnaron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orava is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magnaron scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Magnaron.
Magnaron winds up and cracks Orava with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magnaron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magnaron prevents Orava from standing back up.
Magnaron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magnaron is controlling the pace.
Magnaron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magnaron takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orava is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magnaron scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magnaron looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orava with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magnaron is nestled in close to Orava, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magnaron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magnaron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magnaron seems to be working for a kimura but Orava defends the submission attempt.
Orava avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magnaron.
Orava wants to get back to his feet.
Magnaron seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magnaron lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orava taking some punishment here, with Magnaron in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Magnaron dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magnaron is defended easily by Orava.
Orava digs a good hook to Magnaron's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Magnaron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orava doesn't seem bothered though.
Magnaron tries for a takedown but Orava sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orava looks to land a right hand but Magnaron moved out of range.
Matias Orava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orava gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magnaron landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orava works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Magnaron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orava utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magnaron won't allow Orava to get back to his feet.
Magnaron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnaron works over Orava with some ground and pound from guard.
Magnaron connects with a couple of short punches.
Magnaron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magnaron working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orava's head.
Magnaron passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magnaron lands some shots froms side control.
Magnaron tries for a kimura but Orava is defending well.
Orava taking a bit of punishment here - Magnaron scoring with strikes.
Matias Orava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron throws an elbow but Orava slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magnaron is putting a hurting on Orava here, landing some big shots from side control.
Magnaron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magnaron 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.
A lull in the action here as Magnaron stalls from top position.
Orava is pushing Magnaron's head away, looking to escape. Magnaron manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron staying calm.
Check out the look on Magnaron's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magnaron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orava, who protects the arm well.
Orava takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Von Magnaron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orava is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Orava stops Magnaron from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron controlling the position.
Magnaron seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orava for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnaron advances nicely into full mount.
Magnaron controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Magnaron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magnaron, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Magnaron!
Von Magnaron decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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