PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Just (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC- Long Way To The Top. Just comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Intriguing Possibilities- Trent Reznor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ang
vs
Just

183 cm
30
194 lbs
21 - 8 - 1

181 cm
27
198 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Just!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Ang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Just, pushing him back against the cage.
Ang stalls.
Ang seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Just blocks a body shot from Ang.
Just prevents a body shot from Ang.
Ang throws a punch but it's blocked by Just.
Ang stops a takedown attempt from Just.
Ang missing with knees to the body.
Ang prevents the takedown attempt.
Ang can't find room to land a body shot as Just controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Just's elbow.
Ang blocks a body shot from Just.
Just is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodney Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Just.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ang.
Just tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ang tries to throw a body punch but Just avoids it by throwing Ang back against the cage.
Ang misses with a punch to the body.
Ang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Just blocks an elbow strike from Ang.

Just has hold of one of Ang's legs. Ang is fighting the takedown attempt but Just gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Just is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ang has escaped and now he's on top!
Ang trying to control the position from guard on top but Just is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang won't allow Just to sweep him here.
Ang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Just keeping moving, preventing Ang from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rodney Ang just wasn't active enough.

Just shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Just was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ang tries to control Just's body but Just pushes him off. Ang squirms to his side and now Just has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ang showing good submission defense here.

Just is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Just trying to control.

Just is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ang just trying to survive but Just is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Just gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Just is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well, with Just on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ang is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ang turns into Just and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Just is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ang is aware though and is defending well.
Ang trying to control but Just is working from the bottom.
Ang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ang wants to control from the top but Just keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Just will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Just under the eye.
Ang throws an overhand right that lands on Just's shoulder, as Just tries to avoid the shot.
Ang is looking to clinch but Just is avoiding it.
Ang throws out a leg kick but Just moves out of range and Ang only half commits.
Ang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ang tries to clinch but Just moves out of range.
Just fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Just closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Just lands in his opponent's guard.
Ang controlling the position.
Ang trying to control the position.
Just in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang is trying to keep Just in close.

Just drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ang!
Just is trying to improve his position.
Ang controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just struggling a bit here.
Ang is looking to take a break and control but Just is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Just regains half guard.
Ang trying to control from half guard but Just is working away.
Just has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ang is working away from the top position though.
Ang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Just does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rodney Ang just wasn't active enough.
Ang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Just.
Just tries for a takedown but Ang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodney Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Just.
Just looks for a takedown but Ang sprawls well.
Just throws a sloppy head kick and Ang moves out of range easily.
Ang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Just moves away.
Ang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Just. Beautiful body shot.
Ang throws a leg kick but Just sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Ang finds it's target.
Rodney Ang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Just manages to avoid it.
Just takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Just keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang looks to land a combination but Just avoids it well.
Ang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Just counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodney Ang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ang. Just does a little dance to reset his feet.
Just displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ang throws out the jab.
Ang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Just throws a nice looking combination but Ang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Just misses with a wild combination.
Just bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ang throws a chopping leg kick but Just manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Ang.
Ang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Just misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Ang dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Just throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ang missing with a left hand there. Just was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ang throws out a loose jab but Just uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Just.
Ang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Just throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Just is in Ang's guard.
Ang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Just is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang controlling from the full mount.
Peter Just has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ang avoids the attempt from Just to control.
Ang controlling from the full mount.
Just is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Just working to try and regain half guard.
Ang controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Just is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Just can't escape the position.
Ang tries to control but Just wriggling away.
Ang prevents Just from getting the reversal.
Just tries to hold on but Ang postures up.
Ang controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Just is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ang looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Just regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Ang clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ang is looking to clinch but Just is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Ang.

Ang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Just to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Just being controlled here momentarily.
Ang keeping full guard, as Just tries to pass.
Ang pulls Just in to control the position.
Just with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Just landing with the ground and pound.
Just is stalling in the full guard.
Just trying to control the position from guard on top but Ang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Just makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ang is trying to keep Just in close.

Rodney Ang has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ang defending well as Just loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Just.
Good work by Just as he checks the leg kick.

Just tries to keep at a distance but Ang has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ang fails to land.
Ang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ang stalling.
Ang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Just.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ang.
Just tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Just is defending well for now.
Ang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Just jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ang walks away with a smile on his face. Just gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodney Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Just.
Ang swings for the body but Just moves out of range.
A cross from Just lands.
Jab from Ang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ang. Just does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ang ducks under a wild hook from Just.
Just shoots in and drives through. Ang sprawls well.
Just shoots in but no luck this time.
Ang tests Just's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Just lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Just's calf.
Peter Just is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ang lands a body shot.
Just is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ang lands with a straight right. Just didn't see that one coming.
Jab from Ang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ang. Just does a little dance to reset his feet.
Just keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ang is looking to chop away at Just's legs.
Just has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ang finds it's way round the side to connect with Just's head.
The fighters circling - Ang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ang tried to score with a low kick but Just checks it.
Rodney Ang is winning the standup battle so far.
Ang misses with a looping left.
Just throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Ang had his way with Peter Just in that round.
That's time! Ang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A clash of legs there as Just blocks the low kick.
Ang throws a looping overhand right but Just ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Just.
Ang connects with a jab.
Just tries a head kick but it misses.

Just scores a takedown into full mount!
Ang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ang trying to control here.
Just not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Just.
Ang trying to control from the bottom.

Just is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ang trying to hold on to Just's head to control him but Just postures up.
Ang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Just with the ground and pound but Ang uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Just goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Just but great work by Ang.
Just is trying to get back to half guard.
Just is trying to control Ang's posture but Ang avoids it.
Just is trying to improve his position.
Just is holding Ang down, trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Just's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ang trying to control the position but Just is working away.
Just tries to bench press Ang off him but Ang keeps the position.
Peter Just has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ang trying to control the action but Just is working from the bottom.
Rodney Ang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rodney Ang wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ang misses with a hook. Just ducked under it nicely.
Just blocks a jab.
Ang lands with a cross.
Ang is looking to clinch.
Just shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ang as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ang throws a sloppy head kick and Just moves out of range easily.
Ang is looking to clinch but Just is avoiding it.
Ang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Just.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodney Ang.
I think Ang 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Ang!
Rodney Ang retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rodney Ang made sure he mentioned Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps, along with how happy he was to win his fight.