PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 2253 p4p, 51 weight class) and Kabala Magaluff (ranked 2298 p4p, 52 weight class). Magaluff has chosen Shalom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fidnhasieunch
vs
Magaluff

172 cm
34
143 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

185 cm
23
194 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Vegan Gains

RESISTANCE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fidnhasieunch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magaluff controls Fidnhasieunch momentarily but Fidnhasieunch frees himself.
Fidnhasieunch won't allow Magaluff to get back to his feet.
Fidnhasieunch looking to pass the guard.
Fidnhasieunch preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fidnhasieunch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fidnhasieunch chips away with some ground and pound.
Magaluff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fidnhasieunch is one step ahead there.
Magaluff has Fidnhasieunch pulled in close to control his posture.
Magaluff wants to get back to his feet but Fidnhasieunch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch chips away with some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magaluff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fidnhasieunch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fidnhasieunch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magaluff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaluff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magaluff has momentary wrist control but Fidnhasieunch slips an elbow through the middle.
Magaluff looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaluff, not yet.
Magaluff working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magaluff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magaluff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fidnhasieunch 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.
Magaluff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fidnhasieunch is controlling him.
Fidnhasieunch with a nice head shot there.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control but Magaluff is working from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch throwing strikes but missing.
Fidnhasieunch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of digs.
Magaluff wants to stand but Fidnhasieunch is controlling the position.
Fidnhasieunch slips nicely into half guard.
Magaluff wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is pressing down on Magaluff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magaluff is holding on for now.
Magaluff is looking for a sweep. Fidnhasieunch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fidnhasieunch wants to pass to mount but Magaluff is defending the position.
Magaluff wants to sweep but Fidnhasieunch has passed to side control!
Fidnhasieunch lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magaluff down.
Magaluff is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fidnhasieunch landing a few strikes.
Fidnhasieunch lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Magaluff tries to buck Fidnhasieunch off but Fidnhasieunch is having none of it.
Magaluff is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fidnhasieunch asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fidnhasieunch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magaluff some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fidnhasieunch landing strikes.
Magaluff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Magaluff struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fidnhasieunch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fidnhasieunch lands with a punch from half guard.
Magaluff holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fidnhasieunch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch winds up and cracks Magaluff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magaluff is controlling Fidnhasieunch's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magaluff is trying to maintain the position but Fidnhasieunch is very close to passing his half guard.
Fidnhasieunch wants to pass to mount but Magaluff is defending the position.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control the action but Magaluff is working from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch slips a nice elbow through Magaluff's hands, connecting with Magaluff's forehead.
Fidnhasieunch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magaluff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magaluff wants to get back to full guard.
Magaluff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Fidnhasieunch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magaluff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fidnhasieunch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch is keen to just control but Magaluff is a slippery customer.
Fidnhasieunch prevents Magaluff from improving his position.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control from half guard but Magaluff is working away.
Fidnhasieunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fidnhasieunch wants to control but Magaluff is keeping him busy.
Magaluff is trying to get back to full guard.
Magaluff is staying active underneath Fidnhasieunch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Fidnhasieunch.
Magaluff is trying to stand back up but Fidnhasieunch is controlling him
Magaluff wants to get back to full guard.
Fidnhasieunch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magaluff is trying to control but can't.
Magaluff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Fidnhasieunch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fidnhasieunch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Magaluff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magaluff can't do much from the bottom here.
Fidnhasieunch lands a few punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Fidnhasieunch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fidnhasieunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magaluff can do to turn this around?
Fidnhasieunch landing strikes.
Fidnhasieunch working away.
Magaluff pushes Fidnhasieunch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fidnhasieunch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound from side control.
Fidnhasieunch prevents Magaluff from escaping the position.
Fidnhasieunch scores with punches from side control.
Magaluff struggling a bit here.
Fidnhasieunch lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magaluff is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fidnhasieunch has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch lands an elbow.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magaluff to see if he's OK.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
Fidnhasieunch lands a few punches from side control.
Magaluff prevents Fidnhasieunch from improving position.

Fidnhasieunch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magaluff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fidnhasieunch's guard! Nice work there by Magaluff!
Fidnhasieunch has Magaluff pulled in close to control his posture.
Magaluff postures up and lands a big shot to Fidnhasieunch's brow.
Magaluff trying to control the position from guard on top but Fidnhasieunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fidnhasieunch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magaluff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magaluff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magaluff trying to control the position from guard on top but Fidnhasieunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fidnhasieunch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fidnhasieunch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magaluff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magaluff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magaluff throwing strikes from guard but Fidnhasieunch blocks nicely.

Fidnhasieunch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magaluff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magaluff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magaluff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Magaluff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Fidnhasieunch looking for a guillotine here but Magaluff defends easily.

Magaluff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magaluff cracks Fidnhasieunch with a solid left hand.
Fidnhasieunch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magaluff working some strikes from top position.
Magaluff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Fidnhasieunch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fidnhasieunch looking for a guillotine here but Magaluff defends easily.

Fidnhasieunch has his foot on Magaluff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magaluff works his way back into a safe position though.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fidnhasieunch looking for a guillotine here but Magaluff defends easily.
Magaluff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Fidnhasieunch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magaluff postures up and lands a big shot to Fidnhasieunch's brow.
Magaluff with a nice head shot there.
Fidnhasieunch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magaluff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magaluff stopping the sweep attempt from Fidnhasieunch.
Magaluff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Fidnhasieunch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to keep Magaluff in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Fidnhasieunch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fidnhasieunch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magaluff counters with a straight right hand.
Fidnhasieunch drops his hands momentarily and Magaluff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fidnhasieunch.
William Fidnhasieunch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magaluff lands a nice shot to the body.
Fidnhasieunch shoots for a takedown but Magaluff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaluff lands a nice shot to the body.
Magaluff punishes Fidnhasieunch's body with a nice straight punch.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown but Magaluff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magaluff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magaluff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fidnhasieunchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Magaluff bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Fidnhasieunch! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Fidnhasieunch is rocked!
Magaluff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fidnhasieunch's head.
Oh Fidnhasieunch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magaluff arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fidnhasieunch's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kabala Magaluff!
During a confident post fight interview, Kabala Magaluff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.