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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money McMillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money McMillion acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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158 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Money McMillion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMillion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McMillion stopping the sweep attempt from Angelo.
McMillion is pushing down on Angelo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Angelo is fighting to maintain full guard but McMillion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Angelo is refusing to be controlled, as McMillion sits in half guard.
McMillion seems to be working for a kimura but Angelo defends the submission attempt.
Angelo wants to improve his position but McMillion is controlling well.
Angelo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMillion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMillion's back!
McMillion fending off the submission attempt from Angelo.
McMillion is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McMillion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angelo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Angelo is persistently looking for the submission but McMillion is defending it well.
Angelo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo working for the choke.
McMillion is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Angelo controlling well, preventing McMillion from escaping the position.
Angelo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McMillion is in bad spot here.
Angelo gets his hands free as McMillion looks to control.
McMillion is trying to get back to his feet but Angelo has full control of the position and if anything, McMillion has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillion showing good submission defense here.
McMillion looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
McMillion breaks Angelo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McMillion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McMillion trying to control but Angelo is working from the bottom.
Angelo working for a triangle but McMillion defends it easily.
Angelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McMillion defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMillion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angelo wants to sweep here but McMillion controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Angelo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McMillion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Angelo is trying to defend but McMillion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Angelo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McMillion tries to free his leg and advance position but Angelo is retaining full guard.
McMillion drops back looking for a leg! Angelo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Angelo manages to kick McMillion off! McMillion jumps back into Angelo's guard.
McMillion won't allow Angelo to sweep him here.
McMillion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Angelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMillion wants to control from the top but Angelo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angelo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McMillion postures up and lands a big shot to Angelo's brow.
Angelo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMillion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMillion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Angelo wants to sweep but no luck.
McMillion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McMillion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McMillion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMillion preventing the sweep.
McMillion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McMillion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMillion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angelo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McMillion has managed to get both his arms back between Angelo's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo looking for a guillotine here but McMillion defends easily.
Mike Angelo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McMillion trying to control but Angelo is working from the bottom.
Angelo wants to sweep but no luck.
McMillion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McMillion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Angelo stuffs the takedown attempt from McMillion. McMillion gets slowly back to his feet.
Angelo has his takedown stuffed
and McMillion counters with a shoot takedown. Angelo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMillion looking to pass the guard.
McMillion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Angelo looking for a guillotine here but McMillion defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Money McMillion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
McMillion shoots in and bounces Angelo off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
McMillion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McMillion tries to stand but Angelo is controlling from the bottom.
Angelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMillion is one step ahead there.
Angelo is working hard here to advance position.
McMillion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McMillion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angelo is looking for a triangle but McMillion pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion drops back looking for a leg! Angelo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Angelo manages to kick McMillion off! McMillion jumps back into Angelo's guard.
Angelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McMillion wants to pass the guard but Angelo is keeping the position.
McMillion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Angelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McMillion defends it easily.
McMillion wants to control from the top but Angelo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Angelo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McMillion is trying to stand back up but Angelo is controlling him
McMillion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Angelo passes to side control.
McMillion is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Angelo is controlling him well.
Angelo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McMillion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McMillion is trying to control Angelo's posture but Angelo avoids it.
McMillion pushes Angelo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Angelo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Angelo clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Angelo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Angelo tries to pass to full mount but McMillion defends it.
McMillion manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Angelo fails with the takedown
and McMillion counters with a one-two to the body.
Angelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McMillion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McMillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMillion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McMillion uses his free foot to push down on Angelo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Angelo.
McMillion is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Angelo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Angelo shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Angelo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Angelo shrugs it off.
Angelo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McMillion thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McMillion is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Angelo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Angelo shrugs it off.
Angelo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Angelo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McMillion manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Angelo has McMillion in his guard.
Angelo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Angelo working for a triangle but McMillion defends it easily.
McMillion wants to control from the top but Angelo keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Angelo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McMillion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angelo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McMillion has managed to get both his arms back between Angelo's legs - danger averted.
McMillion tries to free his leg and advance position but Angelo is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angelo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so McMillion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money McMillion dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McMillion gets the takedown into side control.
McMillion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McMillion trying to control the action but Angelo is working from the bottom.
McMillion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Angelo regains half guard.
Angelo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Angelo.
Angelo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McMillion manages to get himself to full guard.
Angelo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McMillion manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Angelo has McMillion in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Angelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMillion is one step ahead there.
Angelo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMillion's guard.
Angelo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Angelo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McMillion is just riding it out for now. Angelo eventually gives up the hold.
Angelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McMillion is trying to stand up here but Angelo is controlling him well.
Angelo 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.
McMillion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McMillion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Angelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Angelo trying to pass the guard but McMillion defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Angelo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Angelo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Angelo!
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