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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jugo Tangcalagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Johnny McBride has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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180 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny McBride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jugo Tangcalagan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tangcalagan throws a sloppy head kick and McBride moves out of range easily.
Tangcalagan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McBride to the ground. Tangcalagan is now in McBride's guard.
Tangcalagan wants to control from the top but McBride keeps moving.
Tangcalagan throws a strike but McBride rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBride trying to control but Tangcalagan is working from the bottom.
Tangcalagan working a defensive guard here.
McBride trying to control the position from guard on top but Tangcalagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride passes Tangcalagan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McBride is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tangcalagan wants to control but McBride is keeping busy.
McBride trying to mount his opponent but Tangcalagan defends it.
McBride perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan won't allow McBride to pass to mount.
Tangcalagan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McBride missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tangcalagan actively working from the bottom here.
McBride is looking for a kimura but Tangcalagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McBride to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBride is looking to stall here but Tangcalagan recovers full guard.
McBride trying to move into half guard but instead Tangcalagan has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBride is keeping the position for now.
McBride bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tangcalagan's guard.
McBride postures up.
McBride trying to control the position from guard on top but Tangcalagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBride missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tangcalagan looking for a guillotine here but McBride defends easily.
Tangcalagan working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tangcalagan is keeping the position for now.
McBride wants to control from the top but Tangcalagan keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBride got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tangcalagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McBride has managed to get both his arms back between Tangcalagan's legs - danger averted.
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 Johnny McBride will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tangcalagan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tangcalagan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McBride quickly recovers to half guard.
Tangcalagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tangcalagan is just content to waste time from the top position. McBride takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McBride keeping moving, preventing Tangcalagan from controlling successfully.
Tangcalagan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McBride looking for a sweep. Not yet McBride, not yet.
McBride is working hard here to advance position.
McBride avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McBride is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tangcalagan is wriggling around trying to escape.
McBride content just to control the position here.
Tangcalagan wants to hold on but McBride pushes him away.
McBride wants to control the pace but Tangcalagan is squirming around nicely.
McBride looking to ground and pound but Tangcalagan is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McBride is stalling here but it's allowed Tangcalagan to get half guard.
McBride thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tangcalagan won't allow McBride to pass to mount.
Tangcalagan tries to roll over but McBride keeps him under control.
McBride throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tangcalagan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McBride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan looking for submissions off his back.
McBride wants to take a breather but Tangcalagan is having none of it.
McBride thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tangcalagan's head.
Tangcalagan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McBride is keen to just control but Tangcalagan is a slippery customer.
Tangcalagan trying to control from the bottom.
McBride trying to control the action but Tangcalagan is working from the bottom.
McBride is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tangcalagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tangcalagan looking for submissions off his back.
Tangcalagan trying to control but McBride postures up.
McBride trying to control the action but Tangcalagan is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBride tries to stand and escape but Tangcalagan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny McBride will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McBride moves out of range of the strikes.
Tangcalagan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McBride on his heels. He'll look to pass McBride's guard now, I'm sure.
Tangcalagan wants to control from the top but McBride keeps moving.
McBride is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McBride escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tangcalagan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tangcalagan won't allow McBride to sweep him here.
Tangcalagan passes McBride's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McBride is looking to escape.
Tangcalagan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McBride is looking to improve his position.
Tangcalagan works his way into full mount!
McBride is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tangcalagan wants to control the pace but McBride is squirming around nicely.
McBride tries to hold on but Tangcalagan pushes him away.
Tangcalagan landing shots from mount.
Johnny McBride overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tangcalagan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McBride in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tangcalagan tries to control but McBride wriggling away.
Tangcalagan landing strikes from the mount and McBride is in trouble!
Tangcalagan looking to control but McBride is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Tangcalagan.
The referee warns McBride that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tangcalagan tries to control but McBride wriggling away.
McBride takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tangcalagan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tangcalagan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McBride is now in Tangcalagan's guard. A big mistake from Tangcalagan there, giving up the dominant position!
McBride pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tangcalagan is keeping the position for now.
McBride is stalling in the full guard.
Tangcalagan working for a triangle but McBride defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan can't keep his opponent in guard - McBride advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
McBride thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tangcalagan's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tangcalagan is trying to maintain the position but McBride is very close to passing his half guard.
McBride not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jugo Tangcalagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McBride has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jugo Tangcalagan!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jugo Tangcalagan!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jugo Tangcalagan!
Jugo Tangcalagan wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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