PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jed Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Angle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Country
vs
Angle

225 cm
23
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
232 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Cage Star

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jed Country!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Angle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Country there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been hearing reports that Country has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Horrible takedown by Angle or perhaps it was just good defense by Country which made him look bad.
Angle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Country.
Country showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angle.
Angle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Country.
Angle with a poor takedown
and Country counters with a three punch combo that has Angle backing up. Angle nods at Country to acknowledge the strikes.
Country missing with a left hand there. Angle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Angle lands a jab-cross combination.
Country stuffs the takedown.
Jed Country has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Angle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angle tries for a takedown but Country sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Angle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Country is breathing heavily.
Country working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.
Angle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Angle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Country has a closed guard, preventing Angle from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle passes Country's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Angle tries to pass to full mount but Country defends it.
Angle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Angle seems content to control.
Country knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Angle on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Angle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle throwing shots but Country is blocking nicely.
Angle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Angle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Angle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eric Angle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Angle throws a right hand that Country ducks under and follows up with a left that Country also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle wants to clinch up but Country keeps it at a distance.
Country keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Angle gets a double leg takedown into Country's guard.
Country can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Angle controls the pace.
Angle forces his way into half guard.
Angle stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angle works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Angle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Angle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Country throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Angle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Country sprawls well initially but Angle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Angle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Country keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Angle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Angle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Country doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Angle.
Country avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Angle.
Angle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Angle prevents Country from standing back up.
Angle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Angle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Angle looks to land a combination but Country avoids it well.
Angle is looking to clinch but Country is avoiding it.
Angle fails to land the takedown.
Country swats away the attempt to clinch by Angle.
Country avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Angle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Country shows good takedown defense.
Jed Country has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Angle.
Angle slips a jab from Country.

Angle has closed the distance and engaged Country in a clinch.
Angle jumps guard but Country turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Country prevents Angle from breaking the clinch.
Angle is working for takedown but Country is calmly controlling the position for now.
Angle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Country is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Country on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Angle pulls Country into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Country accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Angle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Angle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Angle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Country preventing the sweep.
Country has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Angle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.
Eric Angle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Angle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Angle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Angle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Country looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Angle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Angle crashes against the mat.
Angle taking a breather here.
Country really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Angle stands up.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch but Country swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Country circles away from the clinch attempt.
Country thows a left - swing and a miss!

Angle rushes Country and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Country looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Angle is trying to break free.
Angle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Angle just leaning against Country, taking a breather.

Angle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle avoids the body shot from Country.
Country avoids the body shot from Angle.
Angle shoots in and drives through. Country sprawls well.
Country throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Angle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Angle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Country but Country pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jed Country has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Angle.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Country sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Angle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Country's guard.
Angle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angle is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Angle pushing down on Country's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eric Angle has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Country in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jed Country has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angle is looking to stand but Angle has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Angle raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angle trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Angle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Angle!
Eric Angle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Cage Star logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.