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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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155 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Angelo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angelo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Angelo's legs - danger averted.
Angelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angelo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Angelo's legs - danger averted.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva passes Angelo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Angelo defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva passes to full mount!
Silva wants to take Angelo's back but he can't do it this time.
Silva moves to back control.
Angelo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Angelo is trying to escape the mount.
Silva tries to control but Angelo wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Angelo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva working for a submission but Angelo is keeping him at bay.
Angelo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Angelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looks gassed!
Angelo actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Angelo wants to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Angelo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva wants to take a breather but Angelo is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angelo.
Angelo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Angelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Angelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angelo defends well.
Angelo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Angelo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Angelo!
Angelo is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
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 Mike Angelo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Angelo. That did some damage!
Silva looks to land a body kick but Angelo moved away.
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into Angelo's torso.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva motions for Angelo to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Angelo gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Angelo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Angelo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Angelo is retaining full guard.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Angelo dives on top into guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Angelo controlling him for the moment.
Angelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angelo looking to pass the guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Angelo controlling him for the moment.
Angelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Angelo is proving a slippery customer.
Angelo 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.
Silva wants to sweep here but Angelo controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Angelo moved away.
No luck for Angelo with that takedown attempt.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angelo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Angelo's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Angelo has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Angelo looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Angelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva wants to control from the top but Angelo keeps moving.
Angelo keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angelo keeps working.
Angelo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Angelo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva wants to pass the guard but Angelo is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva leaves Angelo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Angelo moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Angelo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Angelo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Angelo!
Angelo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Silva has taken his back.
Silva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Angelo doesn't escape.
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva is trying to stick to Angelo's back but Angelo is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Angelo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Angelo's guard.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Angelo is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Angelo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Angelo, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Angelo gets back to half guard.
Angelo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Silva. Oh but Angelo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Silva goes limp - he's gone! Angelo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Angelo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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