PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Magtanggol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is W32.Mydoom.AU@mm . A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

James
vs
Magtanggol

185 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

170 cm
28
162 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Totoy Magtanggol!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magtanggol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magtanggol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James blocks a head kick by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol slips a straight right by James.
A punch combination from Magtanggol misses.
Magtanggol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magtanggol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Magtanggol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magtanggol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Magtanggol.
Nice body punch from James.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
Magtanggol misses with a series of wild punches.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magtanggol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
James is looking to wear down Magtanggol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Magtanggol looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magtanggol throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Magtanggol looks gassed!
Magtanggol throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from James lands.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magtanggol doesn't seem phased though.
Totoy Magtanggol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magtanggol misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a shot to the body.
James lands a right hook to the body.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James thuds a left hand into Magtanggol's body.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Magtanggol counters with a nice leg kick.
James works the jab nicely.
James is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James throws a shot to the body.
Magtanggol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James swings for the body but Magtanggol moves out of range.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magtanggol doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Magtanggol slips a jab and a cross from James.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magtanggol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Richard James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
James blocks a leg kick.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magtanggol was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magtanggol moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Magtanggol with an open hand slap.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magtanggol.
James scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magtanggol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magtanggol.
Nice shot by James.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magtanggol. Magtanggol obviously looking to wear him down.
James tries for a takedown but Magtanggol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Magtanggol misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magtanggol throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magtanggol.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magtanggol.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magtanggol was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

James lands the left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
Magtanggol misses with a body kick.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richard James is winning the standup battle so far.
Magtanggol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magtanggol moves away.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Magtanggol's head.
Magtanggol takes one to the side of the head.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magtanggol moves away.
James takes a swing at Magtanggol's ribcage but misses.
Magtanggol misses with a low kick.
James cracks Magtanggol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magtanggol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Magtanggol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magtanggol can do to turn this around?
Magtanggol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magtanggol is breathing heavily.
Magtanggol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magtanggol.
Totoy Magtanggol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magtanggol throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magtanggol throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James with a nice cross.
Magtanggol tries a head kick but it misses.
Magtanggol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Magtanggol works the jab nicely.
Magtanggol throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Magtanggol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magtanggol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magtanggol might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, James has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Magtanggol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magtanggol misses with a looping left.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magtanggol's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magtanggol circles away.
Magtanggol moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Magtanggol does a little dance to reset his feet.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James blocks a head kick by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol walks into a straight right hand from James.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magtanggol.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Magtanggol does a little dance to reset his feet.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magtanggol manages to avoid it.
Magtanggol tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James cracks a nice hook into Magtanggol's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magtanggol misses with a combination
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James lands a jab to the nose.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James misses with a straight left.
James fails to land the takedown.
Magtanggol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James connects with a single shot there.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James slips a straight right by Magtanggol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard James dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magtanggol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magtanggol is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
James connects with a single shot there.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magtanggol throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Magtanggol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magtanggol throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Magtanggol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magtanggol's head backwards.
Magtanggol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
Magtanggol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magtanggol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for James.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Magtanggol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magtanggol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magtanggol throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Magtanggol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magtanggol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magtanggol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Totoy Magtanggol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by James.
Magtanggol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magtanggol scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Magtanggol misses with a straight left.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magtanggol in his tracks.
Magtanggol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magtanggol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James works Magtanggol's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magtanggol connects with a solid leg kick.
James tests Magtanggol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magtanggol avoids the body shot from James.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Magtanggol with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magtanggol doesn't seem bothered though.
James takes a swing at Magtanggol's ribcage but misses.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from James.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magtanggol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James scores with a hook to the body. Magtanggol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James punishes Magtanggol's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
James thuds his right hand into Magtanggol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magtanggol misses with a two punch combination.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magtanggol.
Richard James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James jabs at Magtanggol's body.
Magtanggol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James jabs at Magtanggol's body.
James lands a right hook to the body.
Magtanggol throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard James!