PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arden Bradley (ranked 6732 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Magtanggol (ranked 5015 p4p, 0 weight class). Magtanggol is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superhero. Victor Magtanggol will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bradley
vs
Magtanggol

173 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arden Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Magtanggol!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magtanggol misses with a head kick.
Magtanggol swinging wildly here.

Magtanggol scores with a takedown into Bradley's guard.
Bradley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magtanggol postures up in Bradley's guard and throws a big left but Bradley blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bradley holds on and takes a little breather.
Bradley 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley pulls Magtanggol in close to prevent any damage.
Bradley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bradley'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.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing Magtanggol from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magtanggol closes the distance but Bradley moves to the side

so Bradley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magtanggol is trying to control the position but Bradley postures up.
Bradley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magtanggol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bradley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol has momentary wrist control but Bradley slips an elbow through the middle.
Bradley throws an elbow that misses. Magtanggol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bradley's guard. Nice move by Magtanggol!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magtanggol trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magtanggol manages to get himself to full guard.

Magtanggol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bradley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bradley connects with a couple of short punches.

Magtanggol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bradley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bradley 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bradley throwing strikes from guard but Magtanggol blocks nicely.
Bradley throws a big right hand that misses.
Bradley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bradley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bradley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bradley chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Magtanggol is working an open guard so Bradley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bradley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magtanggol to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bradley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magtanggol is one step ahead there.
Bradley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bradley is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arden Bradley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bradley lands a leg kick that knocks Magtanggol off balance momentarily.
Bradley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bradley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Magtanggol looking to score a takedown here. Bradley is defending well but Magtanggol drives through and ends up in Bradley's guard.
Bradley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magtanggol is one step ahead there.
Bradley is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magtanggol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bradley has a closed guard, preventing Magtanggol from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley has his hands on Magtanggol's head, controlling the position.

Bradley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Magtanggol presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bradley controlling the action here for a moment.
Bradley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Magtanggol looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bradley misses with a hook to the ribs.

Magtanggol lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Bradley manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol throws a hook to the side of Bradley's head but Bradley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradley blocks a head kick by Magtanggol.

Magtanggol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bradley wants to control but Magtanggol postures up.
Bradley tries to buck Magtanggol off but Magtanggol is having none of it.
Magtanggol landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magtanggol working away.
Bradley is trying to improve his position.
Bradley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magtanggol off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is landing with strikes from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bradley gets his hands free as Magtanggol looks to control.
Bradley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Magtanggol doesn't escape.
Bradley loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Magtanggol hold on?
Bradley scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Bradley is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bradley gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bradley gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bradley apologises and we restart here on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Magtanggol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bradley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magtanggol is in Bradley's guard.

Bradley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Magtanggol is breathing heavily.
Magtanggol throws a series of punches but Bradley avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bradley has closed the distance and engaged Magtanggol in a clinch.
Bradley controlling the action here for a moment.

Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bradley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bradley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magtanggol's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arden Bradley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Some bone on bone action there as Magtanggol checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bradley scores with a head kick.

Magtanggol closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bradley did well to prevent Magtanggol getting side control.
Bradley gets back to full guard.
Bradley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bradley pulls Magtanggol in close to his closed guard and prevents Magtanggol from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bradley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bradley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Magtanggol moves out of range easily.

Magtanggol closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bradley did well to prevent Magtanggol getting side control.

Magtanggol stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bradley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bradley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bradley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magtanggol can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bradley working the ground and pound.
Bradley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magtanggol takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bradley working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Magtanggol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magtanggol to see if he's OK.
Bradley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Magtanggol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bradley wants to improve his position but Magtanggol is controlling well.

Bradley has one foot on Magtanggol's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Bradley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magtanggol's guard.

Magtanggol is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Magtanggol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magtanggol has clasped his hands together around Bradley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bradley manages to get back to half guard.
Bradley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bradley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bradley.
Bradley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bradley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Victor Magtanggol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magtanggol prevents Bradley from getting back to his feet.

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 Arden Bradley.
Well Bradley 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arden Bradley!
The defeated Victor Magtanggol had this to say: 'That's life men..but I gonna come back stronger than ever. Quicker than ever. Smarter than ever. And lastly, better than anybody else! '.