PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Magallanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Tagalog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Tagalog is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Magallanes
vs
Tagalog

150 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Magallanes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Tagalog!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tagalog throws a nice looking combination but Magallanes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tagalog looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tagalog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magallanes pinned against the cage. Magallanes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magallanes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magallanes misses the shot to the body.
Tagalog motions for Magallanes to come forward. Tagalog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magallanes shoots for a takedown but Tagalog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tagalog misses with a low kick.
Magallanes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magallanes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magallanes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magallanes blocks a low kick nicely.
Magallanes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Magallanes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tagalog leaves Magallanes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magallanes scores with a spinning back kick!
Tagalog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magallanes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tagalog pinned against the cage. Tagalog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tagalog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Tagalog. No joy for Magallanes on that attempt.
Tagalog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magallanes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Tagalog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tagalog misses with a wild combination.
Magallanes misses with a double jab.
Magallanes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magallanes looks for a takedown but Tagalog sprawls well.
Tagalog throws a series of punches but Magallanes avoids them all with ease.
Tagalog leaves Magallanes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magallanes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Magallanes has Tagalog up against the cage in a clinch.
Tagalog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magallanes or not.
Tagalog throws a head punch that misses.

Magallanes breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tagalog fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Magallanes misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magallanes moves into the clinch successfully.
Tagalog wants to get back to striking at distance but Magallanes won't allow it.
Magallanes just leaning against Tagalog, taking a breather.
Magallanes prevents Tagalog from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Magallanes.

Magallanes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kevin Tagalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Magallanes clinches up against the cage.

Magallanes jumps into guard, dragging Tagalog to the mat.

Magallanes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tagalog defends it easily.
Tagalog trying to control the position from guard on top but Magallanes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagalog postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tagalog trying to move into half guard but instead Magallanes has managed to sweep!
Magallanes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tagalog trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magallanes tries to free his leg and advance position but Tagalog is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tagalog controls Magallanes momentarily but Magallanes frees himself.
Magallanes wants to control from the top but Tagalog keeps moving.
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 Jason Magallanes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Magallanes closes the distance and clinches.
Magallanes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Magallanes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magallanes can't get the takedown.
Magallanes trying to stall but Tagalog improves his position.
Tagalog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magallanes is defending well for now.
Tagalog is pressed up against the cage. Magallanes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tagalog down to the mat. Tagalog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Magallanes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magallanes shoots in looking for a takedown but Tagalog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magallanes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Tagalog. No joy for Magallanes on that attempt.
Tagalog throws a right hand that Magallanes ducks under and follows up with a left that Magallanes also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magallanes looks for a takedown but Tagalog sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagalog scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tagalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tagalog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tagalog thows a leg kick but Magallanes checks it
and Magallanes counters with a series of strikes. Tagalog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tagalog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magallanes.
Tagalog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jason Magallanes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Magallanes closes the distance and pushes Tagalog back into the cage.
Tagalog just leaning against Magallanes, taking a breather.
Tagalog working aggressively here.

Magallanes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tagalog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magallanes.
Tagalog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tagalog wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magallanes shoots for a takedown but Tagalog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tagalog stuffs the takedown attempt from Magallanes. Magallanes gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Tagalog.

Magallanes moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tagalog as Magallanes tries to tie him up.
Magallanes blocks the elbow strike.
Magallanes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tagalog tries to work over Magallanes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Tagalog.

Magallanes manages to pull guard.
Magallanes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magallanes tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magallanes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tagalog!
Magallanes lands a big elbow.
Tagalog srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Will Magallanes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tagalog is trying to break free.
Magallanes tries to get the hooks in deep but Tagalog pushed the leg off.
Magallanes not allowing Tagalog to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magallanes is riding his opponent, not letting Tagalog buck him off.
Magallanes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Magallanes tightening his grip on Tagalog, looking for the choke.
Magallanes is looking to control Tagalog but Tagalog is wriggling around and keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tagalog is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Magallanes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tagalog throws a series of punches but Magallanes moves out of range.
Tagalog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Magallanes to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown by Magallanes or perhaps it was just good defense by Tagalog which made him look bad.
Tagalog throws a leg kick but Magallanes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kevin Tagalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magallanes shoots in looking for a takedown but Tagalog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magallanes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Magallanes gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Magallanes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magallanes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tagalog as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Magallanes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tagalog throws a leg kick but Magallanes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tagalog lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magallanes takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagalog throws a low kick but Magallanes avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tagalog.

Magallanes moves into the clinch.

Magallanes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Magallanes moves into the clinch.

Magallanes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magallanes shoots in for a double leg but Tagalog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tagalog misses with the combination.
Tagalog misses with a low kick as Magallanes jumps back.

Magallanes darts in and clinches Tagalog up against the cage.
Magallanes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tagalog gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magallanes managing to block the knees to the body from Tagalog.
Tagalog misses with an elbow strike.
Magallanes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magallanes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tagalog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tagalog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tagalog scores a nice knee to the body.
Tagalog misses with a short punch on the inside.

Magallanes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tagalog throws a nice looking combination but Magallanes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tagalog misses with the body kick
and Magallanes counters with a one-two to the body.
Tagalog takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tagalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magallanes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tagalog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magallanes closes the distance and clinches.
Magallanes missing with knees to the body.
Magallanes stops a takedown attempt from Tagalog.
Magallanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magallanes wants a takedown but no success here.
Tagalog throws an elbow but it misses.
Tagalog tries a knee to the head but Magallanes blocks it.
Magallanes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tagalog gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tagalog looking to stall.
Tagalog tries a knee to the head but Magallanes blocks it.
Tagalog prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagalog misses with a punch on the inside.

Magallanes breaks the clinch.
Tagalog swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Magallanes drives through and clinches with Tagalog against the cage.
Tagalog tries to land knees in the clinch but Magallanes avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magallanes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Magallanes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tagalog feints a jab promting Magallanes to slip. Tagalog then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magallanes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Magallanes closes the distance and clinches.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tagalog is trying to pull guard but Magallanes has him pressed against the cage.
Magallanes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kevin Tagalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Magallanes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Magallanes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magallanes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Magallanes!