PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Iii Karlson (ranked 3591 p4p, 321 weight class) and Tom Boss (ranked 4321 p4p, 370 weight class). Magnus Iii Karlson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Iii Karlson
vs
Boss

211 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Iii Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Boss!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt - Boss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.

Boss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karlson did well to prevent Boss getting side control.
Boss slows the pace down in half guard.
Boss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss slows the pace down in half guard.
Boss wants to stand but Karlson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Karlson missing with punches from the bottom.
Boss tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Karlson.
Karlson wants to get back to full guard.

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.
Karlson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Karlson looking for submissions off his back.

Karlson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karlson has hold of Boss's hands but Boss slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boss connects with a nice short shot to Karlson's temple.
Boss wants to stand up but Karlson has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss trying to control the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karlson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boss is fending him off so far but Karlson persists. Nope, Boss circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlson wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Boss instigates a clinch.
Boss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karlson.
Boss has had enough of the clinch but Karlson keeps him there for the moment.
Karlson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karlson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boss is looking to take this one to the mat.

Boss has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Karlson regains guard immediately.

Karlson wriggles free and stands up.
Karlson is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Boss moves into range and clinches up with Karlson.

Karlson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Boss is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Karlson to the mat. Karlson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boss is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Boss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Boss shoots in for a double leg but Karlson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Boss looking to score a takedown here. Karlson is defending well but Boss drives through and ends up in Karlson's guard.
Boss working some strikes from top position.
Karlson looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boss has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karlson is proving hard to escape from.
Karlson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boss unleashes a big counter combination but Karlson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karlson shoots in looking for a takedown. Boss tries to sprawl out of it but Karlson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlson shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Karlson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karlson sets himself, and Boss steps forward looking for the clinch! Karlson avoids it this time.
Karlson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Karlson has closed the distance and engaged Boss in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boss has Karlson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boss pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Karlson tumbling to the mat - Boss dives into Karlson's guard.

Boss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karlson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boss, into his guard.

Karlson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tom Boss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karlson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karlson is trying to control the position but Boss postures up.
Karlson wants to stand up but Boss is controlling him.
Karlson being controlled here, momentarily.
Karlson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karlson trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.

Karlson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boss dives on top into guard.

Karlson wants to stand and escape but Boss is having none of it.
Boss is looking to pass into half guard but Karlson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karlson is in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Boss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karlson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karlson is fighting to break Boss's control of his arms but Boss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Boss misses with a takedown attempt - Karlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Boss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karlson was covering up waiting for the punch and Boss finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karlson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Boss manages to pass to side control.

Boss lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss passes into side control, despite Karlson's attempt to control the position.
Boss just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Karlson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Boss is trying to get an arm triangle but Karlson is defending well.

Boss stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Boss closes the distance and pushes Karlson back into the cage.
Boss stops a takedown attempt from Karlson.
Karlson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boss smiles and moves away.
Karlson tries for a takedown but Boss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boss shoots in looking for a takedown but Karlson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karlson tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karlson to the mat! Karlson manages to get full guard.
Boss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boss working some strikes from top position.
Boss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karlson wants to sweep here but Boss controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss looking to pass the guard.
Boss works over Karlson with some ground and pound from guard.
Karlson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boss wanted to stand there but Karlson had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Boss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss tries to move into range but Karlson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Boss!