PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henning Wehland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Archangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wehland
vs
Archangel

190 cm
20
268 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

193 cm
24
277 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henning Wehland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Archangel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wehland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archangel.

Wehland gets a takedown into half guard.

Wehland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Archangel is just riding it out for now. Wehland eventually gives up the hold.

Wehland wants to work for an arm triangle but Archangel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Wehland is working for a kimura but Archangel is defending it quite comfortably.

Wehland seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wehland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Archangel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wehland.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wehland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Archangel moves into full guard.
Archangel trying to control the position.

Wehland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Archangel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wehland has Archangel in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Archangel tries to stand but Wehland is controlling from the bottom.
Wehland lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Archangel!
Archangel tries to hold on but Wehland pushes him away.
Wehland is looking to work his way around to Archangel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wehland is working hard here to advance position.
Archangel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Wehland seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wehland is working for a kimura but Archangel is defending it quite comfortably.

Wehland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wehland passes to side control.

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

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.

Wehland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Archangel is looking for a sweep.

Wehland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wehland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wehland working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henning Wehland dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Archangel.
Wehland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archangel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Archangel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wehland keeps working.

Archangel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Archangel misses with a jab, cross combination.

Wehland tries to keep at a distance but Archangel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archangel tries to stall but Wehland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wehland wants to stall.
Wehland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wehland has Archangel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Archangel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Archangel - that landed with a thud.

Archangel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wehland uses from the top position.
Wehland tries to free his leg and advance position but Archangel is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Archangel stands up and waves to Wehland to follow him.
Wehland waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Archangel.

Wehland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wehland wants to pass the guard but Archangel is keeping the position.
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.

Wehland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Archangel dives on top into guard.

Wehland working for a triangle but Archangel defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Archangel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archangel stands and throws Wehland's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Archangel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wehland keeps working.
Wehland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archangel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archangel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wehland!
Wehland is trying desperately to improve position.
Archangel trying to control but Wehland is having none of it.
Wehland can't escape the position.

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.
Wehland bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wehland tries to free his leg and advance position but Archangel is retaining full guard.
Wehlandis looking to pass into half guard but Archangel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archangel is in guard.

Wehland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archangel wants to control from the top but Wehland keeps moving.
Archangel advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Archangel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Archangel throws a nice looking combination but Wehland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wehland tries to clinch up.
Wehland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wehland wants to clinch.
Wehland throws the left hand but Archangel avoids the punch easily.
Archangel throws a combination. Wehland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice takedown defense from Wehland. No joy for Archangel on that attempt.
Archangel lands a really nice looking cross but Wehland seems unphased.
Archangel throws a nice looking combination but Wehland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Wehland moves into range and clinches up with Archangel.
Wehland stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wehland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wehland slowing the pace effectively.

Archangel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wehland throws the left hand but Archangel avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Archangel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Archangel throws a series of punches but Wehland moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archangel has a takedown stuffed.
Wehland misses with a few strikes there.

Wehland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wehland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Archangel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wehland tries to take his opponent's back but Archangel turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.

Archangel drops back looking for a leg! Wehland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wehland manages to kick Archangel off! Archangel jumps back into Wehland's guard.

Wehland throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Archangel escapes and throws Wehland's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wehland tries to improve position but can't.

Archangel decides to stand back up. Archangel steps back and let's Wehland get back to his feet.
No joy there for Archangel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Archangel throws a series of punches but Wehland moves out of range.

Wehland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Wehland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Archangel defends it well.

Archangel manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Wehland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archangel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henning Wehland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Archangel.
Archangel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wehland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Archangel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wehland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Archangel regains guard immediately.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wehland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Archangel dives on top into guard.
Wehland has a closed guard, preventing Archangel from standing up.

Archangel stands up and waves to Wehland to follow him.
Archangel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wehland manages to avoid it.

Archangel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Wehland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Wehland looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wehland is refusing to be controlled, as Archangel sits in half guard.
Christopher Archangel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Archangel controlling the action here.

Wehland has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Archangel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Archangel!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wehland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archangel's best efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Archangel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Archangel 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Archangel!