PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rotte DeMauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Angel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rotte DeMauler's chin.

DeMauler
vs
Angel

195 cm
24
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

200 cm
21
283 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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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 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rotte DeMauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Angel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeMauler avoids it really well and circles away.
Angel tries to clinch but DeMauler is having none of it.
Angel wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeMauler, right into the meat.
DeMauler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeMauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Angel looks gassed!
Angel fails to land with a series of punches.
DeMauler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeMauler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angel blocks a jab.
DeMauler lands with a nice body kick.
DeMauler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
DeMauler tries a head kick but it misses.
DeMauler connects with a high kick.

It looks like Michael Angel has been cut.
Angel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeMauler.
DeMauler lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeMauler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Angel if he has to take too many more of those.

DeMauler lands a big head kick that sends Angel tumbling to the mat! DeMauler takes a step backwards and waves Angel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Angel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMauler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angel manages to avoid it.
Angel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Angel is rocked!
Angel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Angel is still on wobbly legs! Can DeMauler finish him?
Angel walks forward, straight into a front kick from DeMauler.
Angel seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Angel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeMauler - that will leave a mark!
DeMauler blocks a head kick by Angel.
DeMauler is looking to slow Angel down with leg kicks.
DeMauler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeMauler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
DeMauler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeMauler throws a leg kick which misses Angel's front leg but catches the back leg as Angel tries to avoid it.
DeMauler lands with a nice body kick.
DeMauler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeMauler. Angel shrugs it off though.
Angel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Angel tries to clinch but DeMauler is having none of it.
Rotte DeMauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler lands a nice shot that snaps Angel's head back.
DeMauler throws a front kick that sends Angel stumbling back into the cage.
DeMauler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Angel's calf.
DeMauler just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. DeMauler catches Angel right on the button with a cross.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but DeMauler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Angel avoids the body shot from DeMauler.
DeMauler throws a nice head kick!
Angel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rotte DeMauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Angel.

DeMauler moves into the clinch successfully.
DeMauler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angel blocks it with crossed arms.
Angel is trying to drag DeMauler to the mat but DeMauler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DeMauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeMauler trying to land knees to the body.
Angel takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Angel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel throws a punch but it's blocked by DeMauler.
DeMauler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeMauler working Angel over with knees to the body.
DeMauler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Angel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Angel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angel looking for a takedown.
DeMauler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DeMauler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angel managing to block the knees to the body from DeMauler.
DeMauler trying to land knees to the body.
DeMauler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Angel misses with a punch on the inside.
Angel goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeMauler prevents it.
Angel misses with some punches.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the head but Angel blocks with his arms.
Angel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angel pushes DeMauler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeMauler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angel avoiding damage as DeMauler throws knees to the body.
DeMauler blocks an uppercut.
DeMauler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DeMauler throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel misses with the head strike.
Angel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Angel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angel tries to score a body lock takedown but DeMauler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeMauler is struggling to control the position.
Angel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeMauler.
DeMauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeMauler stalling in the clinch but Angel improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Angel.
A head punch on the inside from Angel fails to land.
DeMauler working Angel over with knees to the body.
DeMauler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angel wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Angel goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeMauler prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeMauler blocking some punches.
DeMauler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Angel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DeMauler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Angel is keeping busy.
Angel has DeMauler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeMauler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rotte DeMauler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Angel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

DeMauler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Angel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DeMauler counters with an inside leg kick.

DeMauler has Angel up against the cage in a clinch.
DeMauler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DeMauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angel is defending well for now.
Angel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Angel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

DeMauler breaks the clinch.
Angel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Angel shoots in looking for a takedown. DeMauler tries to sprawl out of it but Angel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeMauler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by DeMauler. That's going to slow Angel down.
Rotte DeMauler is winning the standup battle so far.
DeMauler thows a body kick. Angel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeMauler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - DeMauler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michael Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeMauler thows a body kick. Angel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeMauler scores with a push kick.
Michael Angel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angel fails to land the takedown.
DeMauler is looking to slow Angel down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Angel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeMauler - the referee stops the clock and Angel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeMauler. Angel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DeMauler scores with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeMauler.
Angel throws a lazy head kick
and DeMauler counters with a big head kick but Angel shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeMauler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DeMauler throws a push kick but Angel slaps the foot to one side.
DeMauler throws the kick towards the body but Angel avoids it.
Angel connects with a looping right hand.
DeMauler cracks Angel with a good jab.
Angel shoots in looking for a takedown. DeMauler tries to sprawl out of it but Angel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeMauler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rotte DeMauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Angel.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeMauler. Angel shrugs it off though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMauler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angel with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeMauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

DeMauler takes the fight into the clinch.
Angel has a couple of punches blocked by DeMauler.
Angel tries for a takedown but DeMauler manages to get underhooks.

DeMauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Angel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DeMauler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
DeMauler scoring well with a low kick there.
DeMauler misses with a head kick.
DeMauler scores with a nice body kick.
DeMauler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Angel swivels and escapes.
Angel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Angel shoots for a takedown but DeMauler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler pushes Angel away with a front kick.
Angel darts in trying to clinch
and DeMauler counters with an inside leg kick.
DeMauler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angel can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for DeMauler.
Angel misses with a double jab.

Angel tries to keep at a distance but DeMauler has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeMauler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angel up against the cage.
Angel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Angel is trying desperately to land a takedown but DeMauler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Angel.
DeMauler connects with a knee to the head.
DeMauler lands a good knee to the midsection. Angel won't want to take too many of those.
DeMauler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeMauler scores a nice knee to the body.
Angel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angel has a couple of punches blocked by DeMauler.
Angel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeMauler controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeMauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angel is defending well for now.
A short right from Angel on the inside.

DeMauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of DeMauler's head.
Angel throws a push kick but DeMauler slaps the foot to one side.
Angel moves out of range of the body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angel.
Angel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeMauler. DeMauler obviously looking to wear him down.
DeMauler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

DeMauler has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angel misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeMauler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeMauler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
DeMauler scores with a knee to the head.
DeMauler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rotte DeMauler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Angel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Angel closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeMauler counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeMauler lands a head kick. Angel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DeMauler lands with a straight right. Angel didn't see that one coming.
Angel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeMauler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Angel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeMauler can pounce on him.

DeMauler pushes Angel up against the cage in a clinch.
Angel tries to pull guard but DeMauler won't allow it.
Angel throws a punch but it's blocked by DeMauler.
Angel tries for a takedown but DeMauler manages to get underhooks.
DeMauler with a knee to the head.
DeMauler pushes off an throws an elbow but Angel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
DeMauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angel is defending well for now.
Angel looking for a takedown.
Rotte DeMauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Angel.
DeMauler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DeMauler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeMauler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Angel takes a knee to the side of the body.
DeMauler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMauler lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel blocks the elbow strike.
Angel takes a knee to the side of the body.
DeMauler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for DeMauler.
DeMauler stops a takedown attempt from Angel.
DeMauler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeMauler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Angel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeMauler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Angel has clasped his hands together around DeMauler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Angel trying to control the action but DeMauler is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler prevents Angel from moving into mount.
DeMauler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Angel is looking for a kimura here.
DeMauler gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler seems keen to control Angel's posture.
DeMauler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeMauler keeping moving, preventing Angel from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Angel trying to move into half guard but instead DeMauler has managed to sweep!
DeMauler trying to control but Angel is working from the bottom.
DeMauler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Angel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Angelis looking to pass into half guard but DeMauler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now DeMauler is in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rotte DeMauler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeMauler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Rotte DeMauler!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Rotte DeMauler!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Rotte DeMauler!

Rotte DeMauler wins by unanimous decision!