PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macapinlac Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Mangum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangum is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Neutral Milk Hotel. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Co
vs
Mangum

180 cm
29
190 lbs
14 - 7 - 2

189 cm
23
179 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macapinlac Co!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Mangum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Co walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangum.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mangum enables Co to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mangum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mangum trying to strike off his back.
Co prevents Mangum from getting back to his feet.
Co stopping the sweep attempt from Mangum.
Co wants to control from the top but Mangum keeps moving.
Co thows a big elbow that misses.
Co forces his way into half guard.
Co throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Co missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Co is pressing down on Mangum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mangum is holding on for now.
Mangum trying to control but Co postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangum is looking for a sweep. Co is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Co is thwarting Mangum's attempts to control the position.
Mangum is staying active underneath Co, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mangum is trying to stand.
Co thows a huge punch but Mangum dodges it nicely.
Mangum has a hand on Co's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Co takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mangum working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mangum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Co thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mangum tries to hold on but Co postures up.
Co wants to control the pace but Mangum is squirming around nicely.
Mangum in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Co lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mangum hang on?
Co can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangum is looking to escape.
Mangum is trying desperately to improve position.
Mangum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mangum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Co with the ground and pound from mount.
Mangum sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Co is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Co wants to take a breather but Mangum is having none of it.
Co thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mangum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mangum won't allow Co to pass to mount.
Co seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mangum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mangum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Co tries to free his leg and advance position but Mangum is retaining full guard.
Mangum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Co advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangum prevents Co from improving position.
Mangum tries to bench press Co off him but Co keeps the position.
Co trying to control the position but Mangum is working away.
Mangum controls the position for a moment.
Co misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Co passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mangum!
Co is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Co is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mangum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mangum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macapinlac Co dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Co shoots in and drives through. Mangum sprawls well.
Co looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mangum is fending him off so far but Co persists. Nope, Mangum circles away and we're back to standing.
Mangum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Co shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mangum sprawls well. Mangum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Co gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macapinlac Co. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangum tries a head kick but it misses.

Mangum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Co looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mangum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Co up against the ropes.
Mangum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Co fails to pull guard.
Co jumps guard but Mangum stands there with Co around his waist. Co gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Co tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mangum smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Co fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangum avoids it really well and circles away.
Mangum lands a head kick. Co smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mangum scores with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangum.
Mangum misses the shot to the body.
Mangum misses with a head kick.

Co looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Co is pressing down on Mangum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mangum is holding on for now.
Mangum wants to control but Co is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Co wants to pass to mount but Mangum is defending the position.
Co missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Co thows a huge punch but Mangum dodges it nicely.
Mangum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Co passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mangum!
Mangum tries to reverse the position but Co maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangum blocking the ground and pound.
Mangum is working to get back to half guard.
Mangum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mangum sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mangum is breathing heavily.
Co thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mangum is trying to stand.
Co passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mangum!
Co has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Co tries to control but Mangum wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangum manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Co seems to be looking for submissions.
Mangum is trying to stand up here but Co is controlling him well.
Co works his way into side control.
Mangum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Co wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mangum, who protects the arm well.
What's Mangum going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Mangum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mangum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mangum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Co is able to avoid easily.
Mangum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeff Mangum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Co tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mangum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Co somewhat.
Mangum thuds his right hand into Co's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Co is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mangum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mangum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Co will feel that in the morning.
Mangum wants to clinch up but Co keeps it at a distance.
Mangum connects with the punch.

Co shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Macapinlac Co overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Co stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangum swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Co working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Co won't allow Mangum to sweep him here.
Mangum is trying to keep Co in close.
Co passes Mangum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Co not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mangum trying to hold on to Co's head to control him but Co postures up.
Mangum is trying to stand.
Co wants to control but Mangum is keeping him busy.
Co thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mangum's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mangum tries to kick Co off but Co keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Co passes to full mount!
Co lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
You get the feeling that Mangum really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Co trying to control but Mangum is having none of it.
Mangum is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Co lands a heavy elbow.
Mangum tries to hold on but Co postures up.
Co cracks Mangum with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mangum can't escape the position.
Mangum tries to hold on but Co pushes him away.
Co is landing with some decent strikes but Mangum is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Co working the ground and pound effectively.
Co is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mangum wants to hold on but Co pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Co has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mangum's face.
Co has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mangum's face.
Mangum wants to control but Co is having none of it.
Co lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Co with good strikes from the mount here!
Mangum tries to hold on but Co postures up.
Co working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Co cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Co prevents Mangum from getting the reversal.
Co landing strikes from the mount.
Co unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Macapinlac Co showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Co 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macapinlac Co!