PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Mangulan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Steinbrenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Mangulan
vs
Steinbrenner

193 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Mangulan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Steinbrenner!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinbrenner wants to clinch
and Mangulan counters with a big head kick but Steinbrenner shrugs it off.
Mangulan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steinbrenner tries to clinch but Mangulan moves away
and Mangulan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steinbrenner's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangulan. That's going to slow Steinbrenner down.
Steinbrenner shoots in for a double leg but Mangulan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steinbrenner misses with the body kick
and Mangulan counters with an inside leg kick.
Mangulan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steinbrenner. That did some damage!
Steinbrenner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mangulan avoids the head kick by Steinbrenner.
Mangulan throws a leg kick but Steinbrenner moved away.
Mangulan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mangulan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinbrenner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steinbrenner fails with the takedown.
Steinbrenner 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbrenner tries to clinch but Mangulan is having none of it.

Mangulan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steinbrenner avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangulan.
Steinbrenner blocks the elbow strike.
Mangulan throws an elbow that misses.
Steinbrenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mangulan.
Mangulan lands an elbow just above Steinbrenner 's eye.
Steinbrenner can't get the takedown.
Tim Mangulan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Steinbrenner.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangulan throws an elbow but misses.
Steinbrenner is trying to force a seperation but Mangulan has the dominant position.
Mangulan misses with an elbow strike.
Mangulan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mangulan looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangulan lands an elbow that stopped Steinbrenner in his tracks for a moment.
Steinbrenner is trying to force a seperation but Mangulan has the dominant position.
Steinbrenner wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Mangulan.
Steinbrenner blocks an elbow strike from Mangulan.
Mangulan lands an elbow inside that Steinbrenner shrugs off.
Mangulan throws an elbow but it misses.
Mangulan lands an elbow inside.
Mangulan lands an elbow inside.
Mangulan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mangulan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangulan misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangulan blocks an elbow strike from Steinbrenner.
Mangulan lands an elbow inside that Steinbrenner shrugs off.
Steinbrenner blocks an elbow strike from Mangulan.
Steinbrenner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangulan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangulan managing to block the knees to the body from Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner trying to control the position but instead, Mangulan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steinbrenner into the cage.
Steinbrenner blocks an elbow strike.
Steinbrenner blocks an elbow strike from Mangulan.
Mangulan lands an elbow just above Steinbrenner 's eye.
Mangulan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mangulan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steinbrenner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mangulan misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangulan throws an elbow but misses.
Steinbrenner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mangulan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steinbrenner blocks an elbow strike from Mangulan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangulan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steinbrenner's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangulan throws an elbow but misses.
Steinbrenner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mangulan is keeping busy.
Steinbrenner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steinbrenner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mangulan misses with an elbow strike.
Steinbrenner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mangulan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangulan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steinbrenner's brow.
Steinbrenner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangulan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Steinbrenner breaks the clinch.
Mangulan connects with a solid leg kick.
Steinbrenner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangulan is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Mangulan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mangulan clinches up with Steinbrenner and pushes him back against the cage.
Mangulan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mangulan misses with an elbow strike.
Mangulan misses with an elbow strike.
Mangulan throws an elbow but it misses.
Mangulan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steinbrenner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mangulan after a bit of a struggle.
Steinbrenner dodges an elbow strike from Mangulan.
Mangulan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steinbrenner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mangulan throws an elbow that misses.
Mangulan pushes off an throws an elbow but Steinbrenner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mangulan misses with an elbow over the top.
Steinbrenner tries for a takedown but Mangulan manages to get underhooks.
Steinbrenner is looking for a takedown.
Tim Mangulan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Steinbrenner.
Mangulan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mangulan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangulan.
Mangulan throws an elbow but it misses.
Steinbrenner avoids the elbow strike from Mangulan, against the cage.
Steinbrenner jumps guard but Mangulan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Steinbrenner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steinbrenner has had enough of the clinch but Mangulan keeps him there for the moment.
Steinbrenner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mangulan walks away with a smile on his face. Steinbrenner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steinbrenner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steinbrenner wants to clinch up but Mangulan keeps it at a distance.
Mangulan throws a head kick that half lands.
Steinbrenner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mangulan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steinbrenner somewhat.

Mangulan moves into range and clinches up with Steinbrenner.
Mangulan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangulan lands an elbow that stopped Steinbrenner in his tracks for a moment.
Steinbrenner avoids the elbow strike from Mangulan, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangulan.
Steinbrenner dodges an elbow strike from Mangulan.
Mangulan throws an elbow but it misses.
Steinbrenner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steinbrenner avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangulan.
Steinbrenner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mangulan after a bit of a struggle.
Steinbrenner is trying to break the clinch but Mangulan has him pressed against the cage.
Steinbrenner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mangulan just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steinbrenner tries to pull guard but Mangulan holds him up against the cage and eventually Steinbrenner drops back down to his feet.
Mangulan lands an elbow inside that Steinbrenner shrugs off.
Steinbrenner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mangulan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangulan.
Mangulan keeps control of Steinbrenner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangulan lands a nice elbow.
Mangulan lands an elbow inside.
Steinbrenner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mangulan lands an elbow that stopped Steinbrenner in his tracks for a moment.
Steinbrenner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mangulan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steinbrenner is breathing heavily.
Steinbrenner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mangulan prevents the takedown attempt.
Mangulan lands a damaging elbow.
Steinbrenner dodges an elbow strike from Mangulan.
Mangulan lands a nice elbow.
Mangulan pushes off an throws an elbow but Steinbrenner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mangulan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steinbrenner's defenses.
Mangulan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mangulan lands an elbow just above Steinbrenner 's eye.

Steinbrenner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangulan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steinbrenner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steinbrenner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steinbrenner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Mangulan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinbrenner goes for a takedown attempt but Mangulan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steinbrenner wants to clinch
and Mangulan counters with a low kick, right behind Steinbrenner 's knee.
Steinbrenner closes the distance but Mangulan moves to the side
and Mangulan counters with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Steinbrenner tries to keep at a distance but Mangulan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steinbrenner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Mangulan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Mangulan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mangulan wants it to stay on the feet.
Mangulan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eric Steinbrenner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangulan cracks the inside of Steinbrenner's front leg.
Mangulan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steinbrenner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mangulan tries to avoid it but Steinbrenner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mangulan to the ground. Mangulan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangulan. Steinbrenner shrugs it off though.
Mangulan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Steinbrenner misses
and Mangulan counters with a solid body kick.
Mangulan is looking to slow Steinbrenner down with leg kicks.
Mangulan lands a head kick!
Steinbrenner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mangulan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mangulan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steinbrenner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mangulan closes the distance and clinches.
Steinbrenner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mangulan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mangulan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mangulan throws an elbow that misses.
Steinbrenner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mangulan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steinbrenner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steinbrenner is working for takedown but Mangulan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tim Mangulan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Steinbrenner.
Mangulan throws an elbow that misses.
Mangulan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mangulan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mangulan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steinbrenner's defenses.
Steinbrenner blocks an elbow strike from Mangulan.
Mangulan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steinbrenner jumps guard but Mangulan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangulan lands a damaging elbow.
Steinbrenner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steinbrenner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Steinbrenner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steinbrenner is trying to maintain a safe position but Mangulan gets an underhook and turns Steinbrenner into the cage.
Mangulan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Mangulan.
Mangulan lands an elbow just above Steinbrenner 's eye.
Tim Mangulan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangulan lands a nice elbow.
Mangulan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steinbrenner avoids the elbow strike from Mangulan, against the cage.
Mangulan lands an elbow just above Steinbrenner 's eye.
Steinbrenner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangulan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steinbrenner takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangulan lands a nice elbow.
Mangulan lands an elbow inside that Steinbrenner shrugs off.
Steinbrenner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mangulan prevents it.
Steinbrenner trying to land knees to the body.
Mangulan managing to block the knees to the body from Steinbrenner.
Mangulan throws an elbow but it misses.
Mangulan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangulan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steinbrenner's brow.
Nice elbow from Mangulan.
Mangulan misses with an elbow strike.
Steinbrenner avoids the elbow strike from Mangulan, against the cage.
Steinbrenner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangulan avoids the elbow strike from Steinbrenner, against the cage.
Mangulan pushes off an throws an elbow but Steinbrenner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steinbrenner takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangulan.
Mangulan throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Mangulan.
Mangulan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mangulan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steinbrenner wants a takedown but no success here.
Steinbrenner looking to stall.
Mangulan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tim Mangulan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mangulan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steinbrenner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steinbrenner blocks an elbow strike from Mangulan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinbrenner avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangulan.
Steinbrenner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mangulan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eric Steinbrenner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangulan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steinbrenner's efforts to push away.
Mangulan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Mangulan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangulan 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Mangulan!
Tim Mangulan is the new middleweight champion!