PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apostolos Angelopoulos (ranked 6000 p4p, 6799 weight class) and Tavin Carth (ranked 550 p4p, 595 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Angelopoulos
vs
Carth

170 cm
22
145
3 - 3 - 0

177 cm
22
160
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apostolos Angelopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tavin Carth!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelopoulos works the jab nicely.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Angelopoulos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carth.

It looks like Tavin Carth has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Carth closes the distance and pushes Angelopoulos back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Angelopoulos - that landed with a thud.
Angelopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carth looks winded!
Good body shot from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos is working Carth over against the cage.
Angelopoulos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelopoulos pushes Carth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angelopoulos scores with a hook to the body.
Angelopoulos works on Carth's body with a couple of short punches.
Angelopoulos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Angelopoulos is leaning against Carth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos is working Carth over against the cage.
Angelopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Angelopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Angelopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Carth's head.
Angelopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Angelopoulos lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Angelopoulos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Carth is rocked!
A hook to the body from Angelopoulos.
Carth is still on wobbly legs! Can Angelopoulos finish him?
Angelopoulos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Angelopoulos lands a shot to the body.
Carth seems to have recovered his senses.
Angelopoulos scores with a hook to the body.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Angelopoulos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Angelopoulos is working Carth over against the cage.
Angelopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angelopoulos cracks Carth with a nice body shot.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Angelopoulos presses Carth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Angelopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Angelopoulos - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
A left hand lands to the body for Angelopoulos.
A left hand lands to the body for Angelopoulos.
A body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Angelopoulos as the two fighters clinch.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carth.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Angelopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carth wants to take the fight to the mat but Angelopoulos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Angelopoulos pushes Carth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Angelopoulos as the two fighters clinch.
Angelopoulos pushes Carth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch.
Angelopoulos digs a right hand underneath Carth's ribcage. Carth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Angelopoulos digs a right hand into Carth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carth's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carth backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
A short body shot lands from Angelopoulos as the two fighters clinch.
Angelopoulos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Angelopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carth.
A hook to the body from Angelopoulos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angelopoulos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Angelopoulos is leaning against Carth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Angelopoulos is leaning against Carth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angelopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Angelopoulos is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carth takes a shot to the head.
Angelopoulos lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Angelopoulos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Angelopoulos pushes Carth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch.
Angelopoulos is working Carth over against the cage.
Angelopoulos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carth.
A body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
A nice left hand lands by Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angelopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch.
Angelopoulos digs a right hand into Carth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carth's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angelopoulos creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Carth with a big uppercut! Carth tries to clinch up but Angelopoulos pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Carth to the mat! Carth covers up and Angelopoulos unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Apostolos Angelopoulos!