PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Von Magnaron (ranked 1503 p4p, 155 weight class) and Lamar Allen (ranked 542 p4p, 66 weight class). Von Magnaron has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Magnaron
vs
Allen

175 cm
31
155 lbs
19 - 13 - 1

170 cm
31
152 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Von Magnaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamar Allen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnaron misses with a looping right.
Allen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Allen works the jab nicely.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnaron is just out of range.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Allen slips under a jab from Magnaron.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnaron manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Magnaron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnaron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron checks the leg kick.
Allen is looking to clinch but Magnaron is avoiding it.
Magnaron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Magnaron misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnaron.
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnaron scores with a jab to the body.
Magnaron misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaron scores with a decent looking hook.
Magnaron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magnaron takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magnaron takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Magnaron's shoulder, as Magnaron tries to avoid the shot.
Magnaron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen slips under a jab from Magnaron.
Allen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magnaron checks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Magnaron misses with a looping right.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Magnaron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron blocks a leg kick.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnaron throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Magnaron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a body punch but Magnaron moves out of range.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magnaron was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magnaron thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to clinch up but Magnaron keeps it at a distance.
Magnaron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Allen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magnaron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magnaron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magnaron is looking to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch.
Magnaron lands a slapping body shot.
Allen slips a straight right by Magnaron.
Magnaron sizes up Allen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen tries to land a leg kick but Magnaron saw it coming and moves away.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a body shot.
Magnaron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Nice shot by Magnaron.
Magnaron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnaron.
Allen throws a leg kick that misses.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magnaron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Allen throws a hook but Magnaron blocks it.
Magnaron missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnaron.
Allen slips a jab from Magnaron.
Magnaron lands a jab to Allen's midsection.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magnaron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Allen throws a low kick, looking for Magnaron's leg but Magnaron calmly moves out of range.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen throws a body punch but Magnaron moves out of range.
Magnaron tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Allen manages to circle out of the way.
Magnaron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Allen thumps Magnaron with a low kick.
Magnaron swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Magnaron just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Magnaron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Allen slips a jab from Magnaron.
Magnaron throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnaron misses with a wild body shot.
Allen is looking to chop away at Magnaron's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Magnaron misses.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnaron.
Allen dives in for a single leg takedown but Magnaron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A leg kick checked by Magnaron.
Allen blocks a jab.
Magnaron moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magnaron defends it nicely.
Von Magnaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Allen.

Magnaron darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Magnaron - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Magnaron has him pressed against the cage.
Magnaron misses with the head strike.
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 Von Magnaron will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Allen throws a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Magnaron.
Magnaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnaron loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Magnaron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magnaron throws a shot to the body.
Allen avoids the body shot from Magnaron.
Nice straight punches there by Magnaron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magnaron.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Magnaron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnaron.
Von Magnaron is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnaron.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magnaron rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnaron lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
Magnaron misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Magnaron tries to sprawl but Allen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magnaron is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Allen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
Allen lands with a punch from half guard.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen drops an elbow to the side of Magnaron's head.
Magnaron is looking to escape.
Allen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magnaron is looking to escape.
Allen lands with a punch from half guard.
Magnaron pushes Allen off looking to stand but Allen dives back in and keeps control.
Magnaron has hold of Allen's hands but Allen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnaron has hold of Allen's hands but Allen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Allen slips a nice elbow through Magnaron's hands, connecting with Magnaron's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron looks like he's trying to stand up.

Allen is working for a submission of some sort.
Allen winds up and cracks Magnaron with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Allen wants to free his trapped foot but Magnaron is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Allen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magnaron tries to kick Allen off but Allen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
Allen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allen winds up and cracks Magnaron with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magnaron tries to kick Allen off but Allen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Allen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magnaron is looking to escape.
Allen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Allen lands a nice short elbow.
Allen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magnaron pushes Allen off but Allen dives into side control.
Magnaron is working to avoid the ground and pound but Allen connects with a decent elbow.
Magnaron pushes Allen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Allen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Allen tries for a kimura but Magnaron is defending well.
Allen scoring with punches and elbows.
Magnaron is pushing Allen's head away, looking to escape. Allen manages to hold on to the position though.

Magnaron throws Allen to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnaron throws out the jab.
Magnaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnaron.
Magnaron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Magnaron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magnaron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Allen finds it's target.
Allen drops his hands momentarily and Magnaron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Allen coming out on top.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnaron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Allen 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Magnaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Magnaron throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Magnaron throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen cracks Magnaron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magnaron takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Magnaron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Magnaron looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen avoids the body shot from Magnaron.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Magnaron off balance momentarily.
Magnaron misses with a body punch
and Allen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magnaron takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Magnaron's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magnaron duly obliges.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen slips under a jab.
Magnaron misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnaron looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Magnaron misses with a straight right.
Magnaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magnaron's head backwards.

Magnaron pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Magnaron lands with a light punch inside.

Allen breaks from the clinch.
Magnaron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnaron manages to avoid it.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magnaron is out of range and Allen settles back down.
Magnaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot by Allen.
Magnaron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Good exchange - Magnaron coming out on top.
Magnaron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnaron manages to avoid it.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen throws a chopping leg kick but Magnaron manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnaron misses with a hook.
Magnaron throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnaron lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Magnaron finds it's target.
Magnaron loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen motions for Magnaron to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Magnaron lands.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magnaron takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnaron.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magnaron doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen tries a low kick but Magnaron avoids it.
Allen digs a good body shot into Magnaron's ribs.
Magnaron moves away from the strike by Allen.
Magnaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magnaron misses the jab.
Allen stuns Magnaron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magnaron throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Magnaron lands a head shot.
Allen defending well as Magnaron loads up on a big left hand.
Allen slips a jab from Magnaron.
The fighters circling - Magnaron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnaron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magnaron throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen with a jab.
Allen lands a nice looking body shot.
Magnaron misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Allen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magnaron tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Allen manages to move to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnaron really wants to buck Allen off and get back to his feet.
Allen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magnaron is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron is squirming around, avoiding Allen's attempts to control the action.
Magnaron is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Allen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Allen lands a couple of good shots and Magnaron has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Allen looking to break Magnaron's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magnaron remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Allen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Magnaron wants to get back to his feet.
Allen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Magnaron.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lamar Allen.
I think Allen 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Allen!