PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Tangcalagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGobblecock
vs
Tangcalagan

172 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BJ McGobblecock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Tangcalagan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tangcalagan throws a front kick aimed at McGobblecock's knee but McGobblecock avoids it well.
Tangcalagan misses with a takedown
and McGobblecock counters with a nice body shot.
Adrian Tangcalagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tangcalagan fails with the takedown
and McGobblecock counters with a nice uppercut.
McGobblecock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tangcalagan checks it well.
Tangcalagan with a poor takedown
letting McGobblecock counter with a right hand.
BJ McGobblecock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Tangcalagan.
Tangcalagan looks winded!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGobblecock!

It looks like Adrian Tangcalagan has been cut.
McGobblecock scores with a body shot.
Tangcalagan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGobblecock.
Tangcalagan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
McGobblecock throws a sloppy head kick and Tangcalagan moves out of range easily.
McGobblecock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangcalagan tries a head kick but it misses.
McGobblecock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

McGobblecock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tangcalagan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGobblecock scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGobblecock working over Tangcalagan with some ground and pound. Tangcalagan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

McGobblecock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tangcalagan is just riding it out for now. McGobblecock eventually gives up the hold.
McGobblecock thows a huge punch but Tangcalagan dodges it nicely.
Tangcalagan won't allow McGobblecock to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGobblecock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tangcalagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tangcalagan can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGobblecock throwing strikes from guard but Tangcalagan blocks nicely.
McGobblecock postures up in Tangcalagan's guard and throws a big left but Tangcalagan blocks it.
Tangcalagan keeping moving, preventing McGobblecock from controlling successfully.
McGobblecock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGobblecock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tangcalagan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tangcalagan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGobblecock controls the pace.
McGobblecock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock throwing strikes from guard but Tangcalagan blocks nicely.
McGobblecock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGobblecock with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGobblecock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tangcalagan's head.
Tangcalagan working a defensive guard here.
McGobblecock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGobblecock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tangcalagan on the ground.
McGobblecock wants to control from the top but Tangcalagan keeps moving.
McGobblecock is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGobblecock working some strikes from top position.

Tangcalagan working for a triangle but McGobblecock defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGobblecock won't allow Tangcalagan to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGobblecock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGobblecock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tangcalagan keeping full guard, as McGobblecock tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ McGobblecock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Tangcalagan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tangcalagan needs to keep his hands up - McGobblecock had a free shot at his head there.

McGobblecock shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tangcalagan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock trying to control but Tangcalagan is working from the bottom.
Tangcalagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tangcalagan is breathing heavily.
McGobblecock is working Tangcalagan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangcalagan keeping moving, preventing McGobblecock from controlling successfully.
McGobblecock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tangcalagan keeping full guard, as McGobblecock tries to pass.

Tangcalagan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGobblecock defends well.
McGobblecock trying to control the position from guard on top but Tangcalagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGobblecock postures up and lands a big shot to Tangcalagan's brow.
McGobblecock wants to control from the top but Tangcalagan keeps moving.
McGobblecock is really struggling to control Tangcalagan but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGobblecock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
BJ McGobblecock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tangcalagan being controlled here, momentarily.
McGobblecock looking to sit in guard and control but Tangcalagan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGobblecock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGobblecock trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

BJ McGobblecock has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGobblecock throws a right hand that Tangcalagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Tangcalagan also avoids with ease.
Tangcalagan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Tangcalagan clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tangcalagan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tangcalagan avoiding damage.

McGobblecock turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGobblecock manages to end up in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock is working Tangcalagan over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGobblecock throws an elbow but Tangcalagan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tangcalagan wants to control but McGobblecock postures up.

McGobblecock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tangcalagan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGobblecock misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

McGobblecock decides to stand back up. McGobblecock steps back and let's Tangcalagan get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGobblecock misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGobblecock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tangcalagan.
Tangcalagan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGobblecock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ McGobblecock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Tangcalagan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McGobblecock misses with a head kick.

McGobblecock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tangcalagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGobblecock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tangcalagan circles away quickly and effectively.
McGobblecock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Tangcalagan closes the distance and clinches.
McGobblecock lands a hook that snaps the head of Tangcalagan backwards.
McGobblecock prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGobblecock stalling against the cage.
Tangcalagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangcalagan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGobblecock has him pressed against the cage.
McGobblecock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGobblecock is working Tangcalagan over against the cage.
Tangcalagan is trying to maintain a safe position but McGobblecock gets an underhook and turns Tangcalagan into the cage.
McGobblecock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGobblecock goes for a takedown attempt but Tangcalagan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

McGobblecock gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tangcalagan as McGobblecock tries to tie him up.
McGobblecock slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGobblecock working hard to break the clinch.
Tangcalagan fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tangcalagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGobblecock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tangcalagan can do to turn this around?
Tangcalagan walks into a left hand.
McGobblecock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGobblecock lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGobblecock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGobblecock lands a body shot.
Tangcalagan shoots for a double leg takedown but McGobblecock sprawls well. He's pushed Tangcalagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
BJ McGobblecock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Tangcalagan.
McGobblecock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGobblecock lands a jab to Tangcalagan's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by McGobblecock. Beautiful body shot.
McGobblecock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McGobblecock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tangcalagan is looking to control McGobblecock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tangcalagan avoid being mounted?
McGobblecock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
BJ McGobblecock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGobblecock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGobblecock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ McGobblecock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGobblecock 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ McGobblecock!
An out of breath BJ McGobblecock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.