PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Angulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy comes to the cage accompanied by Mouth For War- Pantera. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kevin Angulo enters the cage!

Loveladdy
vs
Angulo

178 cm
21
187 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Loveladdy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Angulo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Angulo blocks the leg kick.
No joy there for Angulo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loveladdy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loveladdy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Brandon Loveladdy has been cut.
Loveladdy slips under a jab.
Angulo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loveladdy throws a jab when Angulo was well out of range.
Angulo is looking to clinch but Loveladdy is avoiding it.
Loveladdy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Angulo checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angulo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Angulo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Angulo's waist but Angulo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loveladdy off to one side.
Angulo misses with a two punch combination.
Loveladdy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Angulo tries to clinch but Loveladdy is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angulo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loveladdy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Angulo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Angulo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angulo digs a good body shot into Loveladdy's ribs.
Loveladdy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Loveladdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angulo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angulo wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Angulo finds it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Angulo swinging wilding here.
Angulo throws a series of punches but Loveladdy avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Angulo.
Loveladdy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angulo swinging wilding here.
Angulo misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Angulo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Loveladdy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Angulo misses with the combination.
Loveladdy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Angulo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loveladdy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Angulo.
Loveladdy avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angulo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angulo tries to clinch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
No luck for Loveladdy with that takedown attempt.
Kevin Angulo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angulo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loveladdy paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Loveladdy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Angulo does no damage.
Loveladdy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loveladdy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Loveladdy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Loveladdy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Angulo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loveladdy swings around for an armbar but Angulo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Loveladdy's guard.
Angulo trying to control the position from guard on top but Loveladdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loveladdy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loveladdy pulls Angulo in close to prevent any damage.
Angulo content to stall in guard here.
Angulo postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Loveladdy is looking for a triangle but Angulo pushes his legs off easily.
Angulo trying to control but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.

Angulo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Loveladdy throws a solid leg kick but Angulo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loveladdy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevin Angulo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brandon Loveladdy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Loveladdy misses with a low kick.
Angulo checks the leg kick nicely there.
No joy there for Angulo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angulo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loveladdy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Loveladdy or perhaps it was just good defense by Angulo which made him look bad.
Angulo throws a series of punches but Loveladdy moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angulo swinging wilding here.
Loveladdy cracks the inside of Angulo's front leg.
Angulo throws a series of punches but Loveladdy avoids them all with ease.
Angulo tries to close the distance and clinch but Loveladdy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Angulo.
Angulo doesn't manage to clinch there - Loveladdy circles away.
Angulo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loveladdy slips a jab and a cross from Angulo.
Angulo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angulo tries to clinch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Loveladdy throws a leg kick which misses Angulo's front leg but catches the back leg as Angulo tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy dodges the punch combination from Angulo.
Angulo throws a series of punches but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Angulo misses with a few strikes there.
Angulo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Loveladdy scores with a leg kick.
Kevin Angulo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Angulo throws the left hand but Loveladdy avoids the punch easily.
Loveladdy tries a head kick but it misses.
Loveladdy fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angulo tries to clinch but Loveladdy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Loveladdy clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Loveladdy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Angulo swinging wilding here.
Angulo wants to clinch up but Loveladdy keeps it at a distance.
Angulo throws a nice looking combination but Loveladdy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angulo looks to land a combination but Loveladdy avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Angulo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Loveladdy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angulo is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy trying to control but Angulo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loveladdy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loveladdy lands a couple of elbows.
Angulo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Angulo wants to stand but Loveladdy is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loveladdy wants to control from the top but Angulo keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angulo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Angulo misses with a body shot.
Angulo throws a right and a left that Loveladdy avoids nicely.
Loveladdy tries to land a front kick but Angulo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loveladdy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angulo is looking to clinch.
Loveladdy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Angulo is fending him off so far but Loveladdy persists. Nope, Angulo circles away and we're back to standing.
Loveladdy is looking to slow Angulo down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Angulo misses with the combination.
Loveladdy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angulo tries to clinch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angulo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loveladdy manages to avoid it.
Loveladdy throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Loveladdy had his way with Kevin Angulo in that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Loveladdy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Loveladdy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angulo.
Angulo swinging wilding here.
Angulo throws a right hand that Loveladdy ducks under and follows up with a left that Loveladdy also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angulo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loveladdy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Angulo works over Loveladdy's head and body with a nice combination.
Angulo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angulo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loveladdy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kevin Angulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveladdy shoots in for a takedown but Angulo shows good takedown defense.
Loveladdy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Angulo as he jumps to the side.
Angulo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loveladdy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Angulo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Angulo throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loveladdy.
Angulo fails to land with a series of punches.
Angulo scores with a three punch combo!
Loveladdy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loveladdy shoots for a takedown but Angulo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Loveladdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angulo checks a low kick from Loveladdy.
Angulo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angulo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Angulo does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Loveladdy or perhaps it was just good defense by Angulo which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loveladdy swats away the attempt to clinch by Angulo.
Loveladdy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loveladdy looks for a takedown but Angulo sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Angulo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Angulo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Angulo!
Kevin Angulo is the new middleweight champion!