PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young GSP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obtuse Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young GSP had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Obtuse Angle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

GSP
vs
Angle

185 cm
23
214 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young GSP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Obtuse Angle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Angle tries to bum rush GSP with a series of wild strikes but GSP uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Angle fails to land.
GSP misses with a short punch on the inside.
Angle misses with a body punch.
Angle goes for a takedown attempt but GSP pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
GSP displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Angle throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle misses with a looping right.
Obtuse Angle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GSP plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Angle misses.
GSP moves out of range of the strikes.
Angle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Angle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Angle.
GSP pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle misses with a straight right.
Angle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. GSP sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Angle moves into the clinch.
Angle looking to slow down the pace here.
GSP blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Angle.
Angle wants to get back to striking at distance but GSP won't allow it.
GSP scores with a hook to the body.
Angle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but GSP is keeping busy.
GSP has a couple of punches blocked by Angle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Angle.
Angle has had enough of the clinch but GSP keeps him there for the moment.
Angle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Angle tries to throw a body punch but GSP avoids it by throwing Angle back against the cage.
GSP blocks a punch to the side of the head.
GSP drops down looking for an ankle pick but Angle pulls his leg out and moves away.
GSP throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
GSP throws a sloppy head kick and Angle moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Angle tries to bum rush GSP with a series of wild strikes but GSP uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
GSP lands a high kick!
GSP throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Angle's head.
GSP uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Angle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

GSP shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Angle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
GSP is breathing heavily.
GSP looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Young GSP will probably get the nod.
That's time! GSP's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Angle misses with an uppercut.
Angle throws a shot from downtown. GSP moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Angle misses its intended target.
GSP throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Angle's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Angle misses the target.
Angle looks to throw the jab but GSP is out of range.
GSP slips a jab from Angle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from GSP.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angle tests GSP's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle dodges the punch combination from GSP.
Angle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by GSP.
Angle looks to land a right hand but GSP moved out of range.
Angle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. GSP sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Angle keeps the fight on the outside.
GSP ducks under a wild hook from Angle.
Angle throws a leg kick but GSP sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Angle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Angle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

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.
Angle throws a nice looking combination but GSP bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angle misses with a straight left.
GSP throws a right hand that Angle ducks under and follows up with a left that Angle also avoids with ease.
GSP slips a jab from Angle.
GSP fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GSP swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Angle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obtuse Angle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A head kick misses from GSP.
GSP checks a low kick from Angle.
GSP slips a jab from Angle.
Angle missing with a left hand there. GSP was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Angle misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle throws a series of punches but GSP moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

GSP shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Angle's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GSP loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle keeping moving, preventing GSP from controlling successfully.
GSP stops Angle from standing up.
GSP wants to control from the top but Angle keeps moving.

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.
GSP preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Angle.
Young GSP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GSP throws a head kick that misses.

Angle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends GSP sprawling to the canvas! GSP rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Angle finish him?!

It looks like Young GSP has been cut.
Angle throws a hook but GSP avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Angle misses.
An inside leg kick from Angle misses.
GSP tries to move into range but Angle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Angle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Angle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GSP shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Angle throws the left hand but GSP avoids the punch easily.
GSP takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angle looks to land a left hand but GSP moved out of range nicely.
GSP tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obtuse Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Angle 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obtuse Angle!