PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Mokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Angle
vs
Mokka

175 cm
27
185 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Barack Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Mokka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Antero Mokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angle throws a series of strikes that have Mokka backpedaling.
Mokka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mokka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Angle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mokka tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Angle counters with a shoot takedown. Mokka fights it but they end up in guard.

Angle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mokka misses with a takedown attempt

and Angle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mokka won't be happy with that.
Barack Angle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Mokka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Angle decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mokka throws a one two combo.
Mokka leaves Angle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mokka misses with a low kick as Angle jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Angle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Angle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Angle scores with a takedown into Mokka's guard.

Angle stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Angle gets a takedown into half guard.

Angle stands up from half guard.
Mokka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Angle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mokka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Angle gets to his feet - Mokka follows without any prompting.
Mokka lands a nice looking body shot.
Mokka fails to land with a series of punches.

Mokka gets caught flat footed, as Angle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Angle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mokka, up you get!

Angle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Angle decides to stand up.

Angle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mokka quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Angle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Angle slaps away a takedown attempt from Mokka, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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

Angle stands and steps away. Mokka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters circling - Mokka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mokka misses with a wild combination.

Angle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mokka is trying to defend but Angle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Angle stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mokka to get to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mokka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Angle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Angle gets to his feet - Mokka follows without any prompting.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mokka swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Angle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mokka lands with a hook. Angle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.

Mokka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Angle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mokka with a hook.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mokka sprawls well. Mokka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Angle gets slowly back to his feet.
Mokka tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Angle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mokka won't be happy with that.
Barack Angle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Angle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mokka to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokka misses with a straight right.
Angle misses with a takedown
and Mokka counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice jab there from Mokka.
Mokka misses with an uppercut.
Mokka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mokka wants it to stay on the feet.
Mokka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Angle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mokka's guard.
Mokka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Angle has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Angle stands up.
Mokka throws a right and a left that Angle avoids nicely.
Mokka avoids the body shot from Angle.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Mokka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle slips a jab from Mokka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Mokka with that takedown attempt.
Angle defending well as Mokka loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle shoots for a takedown but Mokka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mokka throws a hook but Angle avoids it easily.

Mokka dives in and scores a takedown into Angle's guard.
Angle keeping moving, preventing Mokka from controlling successfully.
Mokka throws a strike but Angle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Angle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Angle eats them both and turns towards Mokka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mokka throws a lazy right hand but Angle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angle shoots in but Mokka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Angle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mokka.
Angle tries for a takedown but Mokka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mokka fails to land with a series of punches.
Mokka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Mokka misses.
Mokka is breathing heavily.
Mokka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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 Barack Angle will probably get the nod.
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!

Mokka's corner calls for a 1-2. Mokka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Mokka does it's job there.
Angle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mokka.

Angle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Angle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Angle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mokka on his heels. He'll look to pass Mokka's guard now, I'm sure.

Angle stands up and waves to Mokka to follow him.
Mokka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokka leaves Angle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Angle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mokka slips a jab and a cross from Angle.
Mokka misses with a double jab.
Mokka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mokka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mokka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Angle.
Mokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angle was well out of range. Poor timing from Mokka.

Angle drives through with a takedown into Mokka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Angle stands up and waves to Mokka to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mokka does no damage.
Mokka misses with an uppercut. Angle saw that one coming.

Angle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Angle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mokka tries to clinch there but Angle circles away.

Angle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mokka is trying to defend but Angle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Angle stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mokka to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokka scores with a jab to the body.

Angle gets a double leg takedown into Mokka's guard.

Angle stands up from Mokka's guard - Angle perhaps looking for a knockout.

Angle looking to score a takedown here. Mokka is defending well but Angle drives through and ends up in Mokka's guard.

Angle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokka swinging wildly here.
Mokka throws a hook but Angle blocks it.
Mokka throws a right and a left that Angle avoids nicely.
Angle dives in and grabs Mokka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mokka pushes down on Angle's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mokka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Angle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mokka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Angle is in Mokka's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Angle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barack Angle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mokka throws a shot from downtown. Angle moves away and avoids it.

Angle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mokka quickly recovers to half guard.
Antero Mokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barack Angle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Angle decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Angle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angle, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Angle!