|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca de Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
26
158 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
27
156 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Angelo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca de Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo blocks a head kick by de Silva.
de Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angelo has a takedown stuffed.
de Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de Silva throws a head kick but Angelo moves out of range.
Angelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. de Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Angelo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. de Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Angelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angelo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angelo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Angelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
de Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Angelo is controlling him.
de Silva keeping full guard, as Angelo tries to pass.
de Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo is pushing down on de Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. de Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Angelo has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Angelo prevents de Silva from standing back up.
Angelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. de Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Angelo.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo prevents de Silva from standing back up.
Angelo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Angelo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
de Silva tries to buck Angelo off but he can't manage it.
Angelo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Angelo wants to finish this one by submission but de Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Angelo.
de Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo working for a guillotine from mount but de Silva is in no mood to give up.
Angelo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Angelo but it's paid off an de Silva is forced to tap! Nice work by Angelo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Angelo!
Mike Angelo retains his lightweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
