PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Simione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simione comes into the arena with Mindscape & Jade ft. Coppa - Friday The 13th blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Simione
vs
Angelov

195 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Simione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Angelov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelov stuffs the takedown.
Simione shoots in looking for a takedown. Angelov tries to sprawl out of it but Simione keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angelov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Angelov takes the fight into the clinch.
Angelov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simione is breathing heavily.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov working Simione over with knees to the body.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simione in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov working Simione over with knees to the body.
Angelov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Simione won't want to take too many of those.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simione.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Simione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simione takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Simione's ribcage.
Angelov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simione has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Angelov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Angelov working Simione over with knees to the body.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Simione can't get the takedown.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the body.
Simione has Angelov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Angelov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov is pressed up against the cage. Simione has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Angelov down to the mat. Angelov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Angelov instigates a clinch.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simione is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Simione drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simione is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Angelov is defending well.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simione goes for a takedown attempt but Angelov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Angelov darts in and clinches Simione up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Angelov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Angelov rushes Simione and presses him up against the cage.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Simione wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simione has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Angelov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Simione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Simione is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simione is trying to drag Angelov to the mat but Angelov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Angelov gets underhooks to prevent Simione's takedown attempt.
Angelov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Simione tries to score a body lock takedown but Angelov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Simione takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simione goes for a takedown in the clinch but Angelov prevents it.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simione drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simione drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angelov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simione.
Simione takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simione is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.

Simione has hold of one of Angelov's legs. Angelov is fighting the takedown attempt but Simione gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Simione wants to pass the guard but Angelov is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simione postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Angelov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Simione takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simione in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simione's face.
Simione on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simione wants to take the fight to the mat but Angelov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simione in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simione is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chase Angelov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov stops a takedown attempt from Simione.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Simione is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Angelov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Simione won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Simione wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Angelov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Angelov moves into range and clinches up with Simione.
Simione tries for a takedown but Angelov manages to get underhooks.
Simione has Angelov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Angelov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Angelov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angelov looking to throw knees to the head but Simione is blocking nicely.
Simione tries for a takedown but Angelov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Simione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Simione's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Simione drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angelov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Simione is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Angelov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simione has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simione jumps guard but Angelov stands there with Simione around his waist. Simione gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simione tries to circle away but Angelov has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simione is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simione is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simione takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Simione is looking to take this one to the mat.
Angelov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Angelov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Simione won't want to take too many of those.
Angelov landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Simione won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Simione won't want to take too many of those.
Simione is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Angelov to keep the fight standing.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simione is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Angelov is keeping busy.
Simione is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov gets underhooks to prevent Simione's takedown attempt.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov tries to land knees in the clinch but Simione avoids the damage to the body.
Angelov stops a takedown attempt from Simione.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simione tries to score a body lock takedown but Angelov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Simione fails to land.
Simione tries to score a body lock takedown but Angelov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simione lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov prevents the takedown attempt.
Simione takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simione is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simione is trying to drag Angelov to the mat but Angelov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Angelov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Angelov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Angelov!
In defeat, Jose Simione stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to that guy ... he is a warrior '.