PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Very Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinto Vjadenek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Magnum
vs
Vjadenek

180 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Very Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinto Vjadenek!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vjadenek misses with a head kick.
Magnum shoots in but Vjadenek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick from Vjadenek lands but Magnum takes it in his stride.
Magnum avoids the head kick by Vjadenek.
Vjadenek misses with a head kick.
Vjadenek throws a series of punches but Magnum moves out of range.
Vjadenek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vjadenek!
Vjadenek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vjadenek throws a sloppy head kick and Magnum moves out of range easily.
Vjadenek misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magnum 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 Vjadenek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vjadenek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magnum swings for the body but Vjadenek moves out of range.

Magnum moves into the clinch.
Vjadenek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magnum tries to land a knee to the head but Vjadenek blocks with his arms.
Magnum keeps control of Vjadenek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magnum tries to score a body lock takedown but Vjadenek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vjadenek blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vjadenek tries to pull guard but Magnum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magnum misses with a punch to the body.
Magnum has Vjadenek pressed against the cage, preventing Vjadenek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vjadenek is trying to break the clinch but Magnum is controlling him.

Magnum decides to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magnum keeping moving, preventing Vjadenek from controlling successfully.
Magnum is adopting a defensive guard.
Magnum's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Magnum keeping moving, preventing Vjadenek from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Quinto Vjadenek wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vjadenek throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magnum shoots in looking for a takedown but Vjadenek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magnum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Very Magnum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vjadenek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vjadenek lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Vjadenek looks to land a combination. Magnum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vjadenek looks winded!
Magnum avoids the head kick by Vjadenek.

Magnum closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Magnum decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vjadenek to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magnum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vjadenek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magnum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magnum clinches.
Magnum keeps control of Vjadenek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vjadenek tries to score a body lock takedown but Magnum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vjadenek tries to land a knee to the head but Magnum blocks with his arms.
Vjadenek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vjadenek fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Magnum lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magnum uses his free foot to push down on Vjadenek's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vjadenek.
Magnum controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vjadenek tries to buck Magnum off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vjadenek wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good control from Magnum.
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 Very Magnum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vjadenek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinto Vjadenek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Vjadenek.
Magnum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnum shoots in but Vjadenek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vjadenek throws a head kick but Magnum moves out of range.
Magnum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vjadenek is fending him off so far but Magnum persists. Nope, Vjadenek circles away and we're back to standing.
Magnum blocks a head kick by Vjadenek.
Vjadenek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Very Magnum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnum tries to clinch up but Vjadenek circles away and keeps his distance.
Vjadenek lands with a slapping head kick.

Vjadenek tries to keep at a distance but Magnum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vjadenek is breathing heavily.
Vjadenek throws an elbow that misses.
Vjadenek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magnum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vjadenek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magnum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Very Magnum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vjadenek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magnum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magnum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vjadenek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Magnum pulls guard successfully.
Vjadenek being controlled here momentarily.
Vjadenek stopping the sweep attempt from Magnum.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vjadenek trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek wants to stand but Magnum has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinto Vjadenek was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Magnum avoids the head kick by Vjadenek.

Magnum is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vjadenek's half guard.
Vjadenek pushes Magnum off looking to stand but Magnum dives back in and keeps control.
Magnum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vjadenek looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magnum passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum with good strikes from the mount here!
Magnum controlling the position easily from mount.
Vjadenek trying desperately to get to his feet.
Magnum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magnum scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magnum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum landing strikes from the mount and Vjadenek is in trouble!
Magnum looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vjadenek should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vjadenek is trying to stand but he's just given Magnum his back.
Vjadenek holding both Magnum 's hands and preventing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Magnum has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Vjadenek is defending well but eventually Magnum manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Vjadenek has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Very Magnum!