PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boi Bandido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dranreb Tangcalagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bandido
vs
Tangcalagan

205 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boi Bandido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dranreb Tangcalagan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tangcalagan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bandido tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tangcalagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bandido tries to clinch but Tangcalagan is having none of it.

Tangcalagan gets a double leg takedown into Bandido's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tangcalagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandido is looking to stand up but Tangcalagan isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tangcalagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandido is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tangcalagan is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandido keeping moving, preventing Tangcalagan from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dranreb Tangcalagan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bandido walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tangcalagan.
Tangcalagan misses with a wild combination.
Bandido tries to clinch up

and Tangcalagan counters with a shoot takedown. Bandido fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tangcalagan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bandido misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandido is breathing heavily.
Bandido moves to clinch but Tangcalagan breaks away
and Tangcalagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tangcalagan closes the distance and clinches up with Bandido, looking for a takedown. Tangcalagan pushes Bandido against the cage but Bandido circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tangcalagan moves into the clinch.
Tangcalagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bandido gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bandido misses with a punch to the body.

Tangcalagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bandido fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandido darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bandido.
Bandido throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bandido cracks Tangcalagan with a good jab.
Bandido is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandido really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandido rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tangcalagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandido blocks a head kick by Tangcalagan.

Tangcalagan clinches with his opponent.

Tangcalagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tangcalagan takes the fight into the clinch.
Bandido digs a right hand into Tangcalagan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tangcalagan's gas tank.

Tangcalagan manages to break the clinch.
Bandido is looking to clinch but Tangcalagan is avoiding it.
Bandido misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Bandido lands.
Bandido closes the distance but Tangcalagan moves to the side

and Tangcalagan counters with a single leg into guard. Bandido didn't expect that.
Tangcalagan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bandido keeping moving, preventing Tangcalagan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandido wants to stand but Tangcalagan is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dranreb Tangcalagan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sloppy strikes from Bandido. Those never looked like landing.
Tangcalagan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bandido tries to avoid it but Tangcalagan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bandido to the ground. Bandido escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boi Bandido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dranreb Tangcalagan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tangcalagan misses with a kick to the body.
Tangcalagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandido is just out of range.
Bandido is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Tangcalagan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tangcalagan lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dranreb Tangcalagan dominated that round.
That's time! Bandido's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fight stays on the outside here - Bandido looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Bandido.
Bandido tries to clinch up but Tangcalagan circles away and keeps his distance.

Tangcalagan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tangcalagan showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandido is trying to stand back up but Tangcalagan is controlling him

Tangcalagan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tangcalagan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandido looks to clinch
and Tangcalagan counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandido scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bandido misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandido tries to clinch there but Tangcalagan circles away.
Bandido lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tangcalagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tangcalagan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bandido sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boi Bandido is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Bandido both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Bandido.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandido is looking to clinch but Tangcalagan is avoiding it.
Bandido is looking to clinch.
Tangcalagan misses with a few strikes there.
Bandido is looking to clinch but Tangcalagan is avoiding it.
Tangcalagan misses with a double jab.
Bandido throws a one two combo.
Bandido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tangcalagan moves away.
Boi Bandido is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandido tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tangcalagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Tangcalagan moves into the clinch.
Bandido working hard to break the clinch.
Tangcalagan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bandido creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bandido misses with a body punch.
Bandido misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tangcalagan stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tangcalagan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bandido is trying to push Tangcalagan away but Tangcalagan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bandido.
Bandido takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bandido has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tangcalagan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Bandido.
A short body shot lands from Bandido as the two fighters clinch.
Tangcalagan prevents a body shot from Bandido.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tangcalagan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bandido goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandido misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tangcalagan trying to stall but Bandido improves his position.
Bandido lands a shoulder strike.
Tangcalagan is trying to pull guard but Bandido turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boi Bandido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dranreb Tangcalagan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandido doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tangcalagan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bandido swings wildly with an uppercut but Tangcalagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandido misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tangcalagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bandido avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bandido doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandido lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tangcalagan or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tangcalagan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bandido blocks it with crossed arms.
Bandido can't find room to land a body shot as Tangcalagan controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tangcalagan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bandido.
Tangcalagan is trying to pull guard but Bandido has him pressed against the cage.
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 Boi Bandido will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bandido's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A punch combination from Bandido misses.
Bandido fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boi Bandido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandido stalks Tangcalagan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tangcalagan's face. Tangcalagan staggers backwards, shaken.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tangcalagan.
Bandido is looking to clinch but Tangcalagan is avoiding it.
Bandido tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Tangcalagan counters with a shoot takedown. Bandido fights it but they end up in guard.
Tangcalagan won't allow Bandido to get back to his feet.
Tangcalagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Bandido is working an open guard so Tangcalagan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangcalagan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bandido sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tangcalagan somewhat.
Tangcalagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tangcalagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandido.
Bandido wants to clinch up but Tangcalagan keeps it at a distance.
Bandido tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandido tries to clinch up but Tangcalagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Tangcalagan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bandido tries to close the distance and clinch but Tangcalagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bandido tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandido swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Bandido - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandido looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandido misses with a two punch combination.
Bandido is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tangcalagan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bandido.
Tangcalagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bandido to score with a decent uppercut.
Tangcalagan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bandido sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boi Bandido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dranreb Tangcalagan.
Bandido moves in looking to clinch but Tangcalagan pushes him off.
Bandido defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tangcalagan.
Bandido wants to clinch
and Tangcalagan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bandido tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tangcalagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bandido tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tangcalagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bandido lands a jab-cross combination.
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 lands a head kick. Bandido smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tangcalagan looks for a takedown but Bandido sprawls well.
Bandido is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bandido tries to close the distance and clinch but Tangcalagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tangcalagan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tangcalagan slips a jab and a cross from Bandido.
Tangcalagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tangcalagan slips a jab and a cross from Bandido.
Tangcalagan wants to clinch up but Bandido keeps it at a distance.

Tangcalagan moves into the clinch.
Boi Bandido has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bandido creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tangcalagan is trying to pull guard but Bandido turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bandido misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tangcalagan pulls guard successfully.
Bandido will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Bandido decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tangcalagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandido.
Bandido throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Bandido closes the distance and clinches.
Bandido misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandido lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandido jumps guard but Tangcalagan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tangcalagan misses with a knee strike.
Bandido doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Tangcalagan manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boi Bandido.
I think Bandido 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boi Bandido!