PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Tangcalagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by http://youtu.be/tAGnKpE4NCI. The key to victory for Nate Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Diaz
vs
Tangcalagan

182 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Tangcalagan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz has his takedown stuffed

and Tangcalagan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diaz's guard now.
Tangcalagan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diaz controls Tangcalagan momentarily but Tangcalagan frees himself.
Tangcalagan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nate Diaz.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tangcalagan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Tangcalagan stands up and beckons Diaz to join him on the feet.
Tangcalagan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tangcalagan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt

and Tangcalagan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diaz's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Tangcalagan throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Tangcalagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Tangcalagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Tangcalagan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tangcalagan counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Tangcalagan pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tangcalagan.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Tangcalagan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Diaz moves out of range as Tangcalagan throws a body kick.

Tangcalagan moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tangcalagan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tangcalagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Tangcalagan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Tangcalagan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Tangcalagan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tangcalagan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Tangcalagan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tangcalagan is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tangcalagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tangcalagan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate Diaz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tangcalagan counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Tangcalagan circles away easily
enabling Tangcalagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Tangcalagan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tangcalagan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tangcalagan misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tangcalagan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tangcalagan showed some decent athleticism there.
Adrian Tangcalagan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tangcalagan trying to control the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Tangcalagan seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adrian Tangcalagan was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Tangcalagan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tangcalagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adrian Tangcalagan was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Tangcalagan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tangcalagan controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adrian Tangcalagan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tangcalagan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Tangcalagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Tangcalagan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Tangcalagan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tangcalagan wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tangcalagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Tangcalagan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Diaz fails with the takedown

and Tangcalagan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tangcalagan trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adrian Tangcalagan.
Diaz shoots and misses

and Tangcalagan moves into the clinch.

Tangcalagan pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.

Tangcalagan pushes Diaz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tangcalagan shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Tangcalagan lands a couple of elbows.
Tangcalagan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adrian Tangcalagan.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tangcalagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tangcalagan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Tangcalagan stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tangcalagan jumps guard.
Tangcalagan has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.

Tangcalagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tangcalagan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tangcalagan has escaped and now he's on top!

Tangcalagan gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
Nate Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan misses with a head kick.

Tangcalagan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tangcalagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adrian Tangcalagan.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tangcalagan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Tangcalagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tangcalagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz is trying to control Tangcalagan's posture but Tangcalagan avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Tangcalagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tangcalagan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Tangcalagan!