PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Nepobedimyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Nepobedimyj had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Nepobedimyj
vs
Angle

185 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
232 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Nepobedimyj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Angle!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nepobedimyj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Angle.
Nepobedimyj moves out of range as Angle strikes.
Nepobedimyj avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Angle lands a lovely overhand right.
Angle lands with a shot to the body.
Angle misses with a straight left.
Angle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nepobedimyj.

Nepobedimyj has taken the fight to the clinch.
Angle tries to break the clinch but Nepobedimyj is controlling the position.
Angle is trying to break the clinch but Nepobedimyj is controlling him.
Nepobedimyj keeps control of Angle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nepobedimyj scores with a shoulder strike.
Nepobedimyj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nepobedimyj is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nepobedimyj is working for takedown but Angle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nepobedimyj dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Nepobedimyj is trying to trip Angle. He has hold of a leg but Angle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nepobedimyj persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nepobedimyj throws an elbow that misses. Angle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nepobedimyj's guard. Nice move by Angle!

Angle slips nicely into half guard.
Angle throws a strike but Nepobedimyj avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Angle throwing strikes from guard but Nepobedimyj blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angle wants to control from the top but Nepobedimyj keeps moving.
Nepobedimyj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Angle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Angle prevents Nepobedimyj from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nepobedimyj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nepobedimyj is looking to stand up but Angle isn't so interested in that idea.
Angle throws a strike but Nepobedimyj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Nepobedimyj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nepobedimyj distracts Angle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nepobedimyj throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nepobedimyj throws a strike but Angle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Angle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nepobedimyj works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nepobedimyj is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nepobedimyj fails to land the takedown.
Angle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nepobedimyj wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle throws a shot from downtown. Nepobedimyj moves away and avoids it.
Angle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nepobedimyj fails with the takedown
and Angle counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Nepobedimyj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Angle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nepobedimyj fails with the takedown
and Angle counters with a straight right hand.
Nepobedimyj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nepobedimyj shoots in looking for a takedown. Angle tries to sprawl out of it but Nepobedimyj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angle misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Angle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Angle throws a big shot that misses.
Angle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Angle misses.
Nepobedimyj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Angle.
A head kick misses from Angle.
Angle throws a shot from downtown. Nepobedimyj moves away and avoids it.
Nepobedimyj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Angle's waist but Angle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nepobedimyj off to one side.
Angle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eric Angle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nepobedimyj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Angle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nepobedimyj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Angle connects with a crisp jab.
Nepobedimyj is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nepobedimyj closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Angle to the mat! Angle manages to get full guard.
Nepobedimyj chips away with some ground and pound.
Nepobedimyj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angle is keeping the position for now.
Nepobedimyj distracts Angle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nepobedimyj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nepobedimyj throws a big right hand that misses.

Nepobedimyj is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Angle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Angle has escaped and now he's on top!

Angle throws an elbow that misses. Nepobedimyj uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Angle's guard. Nice move by Nepobedimyj!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nepobedimyj is looking to work some ground and pound but Angle has wrist control.
Nepobedimyj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nepobedimyj scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nepobedimyj is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nepobedimyj stopping the sweep attempt from Angle.
Nepobedimyj 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.
Nepobedimyj wants to control from the top but Angle keeps moving.
Angle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nepobedimyj trying to control but Angle is working from the bottom.
Nepobedimyj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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.
Angle keeping moving, preventing Nepobedimyj from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angle lands a jab.
Angle wants to slow Nepobedimyj down by chopping away at his legs.
Nepobedimyj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nepobedimyj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Angle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle throws a jab but it's blocked by Nepobedimyj.
Eric Angle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nepobedimyj darts in looking for a takedown but Angle gets double underhooks and turns Nepobedimyj into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Nepobedimyj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nepobedimyj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angle working hard to break the clinch.
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 time! Nepobedimyj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nepobedimyj shoots in for a takedown but Angle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nepobedimyj with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Angle to score with a decent uppercut.
Angle swats away the attempt to clinch by Nepobedimyj.
Nepobedimyj shoots in looking for a takedown. Angle tries to sprawl out of it but Nepobedimyj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angle cracks Nepobedimyj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nepobedimyj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Angle throws out the jab.

Nepobedimyj has closed the distance and engaged Angle in a clinch.
Angle can't break the clinch.
Nepobedimyj goes for a takedown attempt but Angle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Nepobedimyj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nepobedimyj.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Angle coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Angle. Beautiful body shot.
Angle connects with a looping right hand.
Nepobedimyj staying out of range there.
Fedor Nepobedimyj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angle throws a jab when Nepobedimyj was well out of range.
Angle misses with an uppercut. Nepobedimyj saw that one coming.
Angle misses with a straight left.
Angle looks to throw the jab but Nepobedimyj is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Angle as Nepobedimyj shoots in.
Nepobedimyj takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Angle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eric Angle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Angle misses.
Nepobedimyj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nepobedimyj fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Angle avoids it really well and circles away.
Nepobedimyj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Angle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angle misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nepobedimyj takes one to the side of the head.
Nepobedimyj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Angle scores with a jab to the head.
Angle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nepobedimyj moves in looking to clinch but Angle pushes him off.
Angle scores with a hook.
Angle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nepobedimyj.
Nepobedimyj tries to clinch but Angle is having none of it.
Nepobedimyj with a lazy takedown attempt
and Angle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Angle connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nepobedimyj tries for a takedown but Angle circles away easily
and Angle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Angle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angle misses with a looping right.
Nepobedimyj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nepobedimyj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Angle throws a solid leg kick but Nepobedimyj takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Angle.
Nepobedimyj slips under a jab.
Nepobedimyj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Angle tries to avoid it but Nepobedimyj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Angle to the ground. Angle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nepobedimyj fails with a takedown attempt.
Angle sizes up Nepobedimyj with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Angle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Angle!
Eric Angle very nearly forgot to thank Soul Supremacy Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.