PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Iii Karlson (ranked 4409 p4p, 377 weight class) and Johny Box (ranked 4107 p4p, 358 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Iii Karlson
vs
Box

211 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Box!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Box circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Box connects with a looping right hand.
Karlson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Box has his takedown stuffed

and Karlson counters by clinching up.
Karlson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlson circles away.
Karlson blocks a head kick by Box.
Karlson tries to counter by clinching up but Box breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlson tries for a takedown but Box 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.
Box looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson is looking to slow Box down with leg kicks.
Karlson shoots in but Box avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlson keeps the fight on the outside.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlson throws a right and a left that Box avoids nicely.
Karlson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Box defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Karlson misses.
Karlson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Box.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlson circles away.
Karlson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Box manages to circle out of the way.
Karlson misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Karlson with that takedown attempt.
Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlson.
Karlson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Box sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karlson somewhat.
Box throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Magnus Iii Karlson has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box throws a head kick that misses
and Karlson counters with a nice body kick.
Box fails to land the takedown.

Karlson rushes Box and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Box shoots in and drives through. Karlson sprawls well.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Karlson gets a clinch.

Karlson pulls Box into guard.

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

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlson postures up in Box's guard and throws a big left but Box blocks it.
Karlson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson is pushing down on Box's leg trying to pass to half guard. Box is fighting to maintain full guard but Karlson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Karlson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Karlson seems to be looking for submissions.
Karlson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Box's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Iii Karlson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Iii Karlson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Karlson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnus Iii Karlson is winning the standup battle so far.

Karlson feints and as Box raises his hands in defense, Karlson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Box wants to control the position but Karlson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Karlson 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.
Karlson controlling the action here.

Karlson is trying to work for a kimura but Box is defending well.
Karlson trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karlson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Box to stand up.
Karlson throws a head kick that Box semi-blocks.

It looks like Johny Box has been cut.
Box is looking to clinch but Karlson is avoiding it.
Karlson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Box manages to circle out of the way.
Box blocks the body kick.
Box wants to clinch.
Box fails with the takedown

and Karlson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Box will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karlson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Box goes for a double leg but Karlson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlson continues to drive forward.
Karlson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Box tries to clinch but Karlson moves out of range.
Karlson attempts a counter takedown but Box avoids it well and moves away.
Karlson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Box! But no joy.
Karlson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Box can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Karlson.
Box darts in looking for a takedown but Karlson gets double underhooks and turns Box into the cage.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Box.

Box gets tackled into the cage by Karlson. Karlson maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Karlson manages to break the clinch.

Karlson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Karlson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karlson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Box manages to get himself to full guard.

Karlson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson is working Box over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Box looking for a sweep. Not yet Box, not yet.
Magnus Iii Karlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Iii Karlson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Karlson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Box defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Box's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlson lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Box looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Karlson clinches up with Box and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Box is looking to clinch but Karlson is avoiding it.
Karlson throws out a leg kick but Box moves out of range and Karlson only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Box fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlson keeps the fight on the outside.
Box shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlson tries to sprawl out of it but Box keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Box throws a sloppy head kick and Karlson moves out of range easily.
Box looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Karlson scores with a body shot.
Karlson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Box misses with a takedown attempt

and Karlson counters by clinching up.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Box.
Box takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Box is able to avoid easily.
Box shapes to counter with a head kick.
Karlson checks a low kick from Box.
Box fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magnus Iii Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Box scores with a head kick. Karlson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Box displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
Karlson looks for a takedown but Box sprawls well.
Box misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Box misses with a takedown

and Karlson counters by clinching up.
Box is pressed up against the cage. Karlson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Box down to the mat. Box avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Box avoids it really well and circles away.
Box tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karlson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That has opened up Johny Box's cut even more.
Karlson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Karlson instigates a clinch.

Karlson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Box uses from the top position.

Karlson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Box defends well.
Box is fighting to break Karlson's control of his arms but Karlson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karlson is looking for a triangle but Box pushes his legs off easily.
Karlson has control of Box's left arm, preventing Box from doing any damage.

Karlson kicks Box off and gets to his feet.
Johny Box has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Iii Karlson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Box circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Iii Karlson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Iii Karlson!
A victorious Magnus Iii Karlson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.