PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micki Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micki Angelo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McCall
vs
Angelo

183 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micki Angelo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Angelo has McCall up against the cage in a clinch.
McCall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCall gets underhooks to prevent Angelo's takedown attempt.
Angelo misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCall wants to get back to striking at distance but Angelo won't allow it.
McCall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCall is trying to break the clinch but Angelo has him pressed against the cage.
Angelo keeps control of McCall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCall prevents the takedown attempt.
Angelo tries for a takedown but McCall manages to get underhooks.
John McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micki Angelo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Angelo tries to work over McCall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCall prevents the takedown attempt.
McCall tries to break free but Angelo pushes him back against the cage.
Angelo tries to work over McCall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Angelo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCall uses from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McCall trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCall throwing strikes from guard but Angelo blocks nicely.
McCall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Angelo keeping moving, preventing McCall from controlling successfully.
Angelo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angelo is stalling in the full guard.
Angelo stops McCall from standing up.
Angelo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelo is looking for a sweep. McCall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo wants to control but McCall passes into side.
Angelo is looking to reverse the position.
Angelo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCall sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Angelo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Angelo prevents McCall from improving position.
McCall tries to advance to mount but Angelo instead regains half guard.
Angelo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angelo keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo trying to hold on to McCall's head to control him but McCall postures up.
McCall throwing shots but Angelo is blocking nicely.

McCall is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Angelo as he works his way to full guard.
McCall is looking to stand up but Angelo won't let him.
McCall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Angelo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCall tries to lock up and control but Angelo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Micki Angelo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Angelo takes one to the chin there.
Angelo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Angelo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCall throws a right and a left that Angelo avoids nicely.
McCall leaves Angelo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCall tries to bum rush Angelo with a series of wild strikes but Angelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCall but McCall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micki Angelo.

Angelo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Angelo wants to control but McCall is keeping him busy.
Angelo working the ground and pound but McCall is defending the strikes.
Angelo trying to control the action but McCall is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall stops Angelo from passing to mount.
Angelo tries to score with some ground and pound. McCall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Angelo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Angelo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Angelo wants to control but McCall has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall is staying active underneath Angelo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McCall kicks off Angelo and gets to his feet.
McCall lands a jab-cross combination.
McCall lands a lovely overhand right.
McCall scores with a jab to the body.
Angelo shoots in and drives through. McCall sprawls well.
McCall throws a right and a left that Angelo avoids nicely.
Angelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCall throws a series of punches but Angelo avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angelo shoots in and drives through. McCall sprawls well.
John McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCall misses with a two punch combination.
McCall scores with a nice right hand.
Angelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall throws a right hand that Angelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Angelo also avoids with ease.
McCall throws a series of punches but Angelo avoids them all with ease.

Angelo gets the takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angelo trying to control the action but McCall is working from the bottom.

Angelo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCall has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 John McCall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Angelo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCall as he jumps to the side.

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

Angelo stands up and beckons McCall to join him on the feet.
Angelo shoots in looking for a takedown but McCall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Angelo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCall jabs at Angelo's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Angelo tries to clinch up but McCall circles away and keeps his distance.
McCall scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCall scores with a punch to the head.
Angelo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCall defends it nicely.
John McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micki Angelo.
McCall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angelo circles away quickly and effectively.
McCall lands with a straight right. Angelo didn't see that one coming.
McCall scores with a sloppy right hand. Angelo should have avoided that one.
Angelo takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCall duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCall misses with an uppercut. Angelo saw that one coming.
Angelo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCall throws a series of punches but Angelo moves out of range.
Angelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angelo.
Angelo shoots in looking for a takedown but McCall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Angelo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by McCall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCall.
McCall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCall stuffs the takedown attempt from Angelo. Angelo gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws out a leg kick but Angelo moves out of range and McCall only half commits.
McCall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Angelo on the side of the head.
McCall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCall looks to land a combination but Angelo avoids it well.
Angelo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
John McCall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Angelo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCall!
Angelo is chipping away with strikes.
Angelo takes advantage of some sloppy striking from McCall to pass into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Angelo.
Angelo wants to control the pace but McCall is squirming around nicely.
Angelo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelo throwing strikes here but McCall is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angelo with a couple of short strikes.

Angelo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McCall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McCall shrugs it off.

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 John McCall.
I think McCall 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McCall!