PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mel Anglestad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Cannavaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cannavaro has chosen Meshuggah - Bleed as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Anglestad
vs
Cannavaro

190 cm
20
236 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mel Anglestad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Cannavaro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anglestad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cannavaro.
A combination from Cannavaro does no damage.
Cannavaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anglestad paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Anglestad gets a clinch.
Cannavaro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Cannavaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannavaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cannavaro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anglestad throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cannavaro stopping the sweep attempt from Anglestad.
Anglestad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anglestad keeping moving, preventing Cannavaro from controlling successfully.
Anglestad throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannavaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cannavaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Anglestad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anglestad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anglestad tries to get out of the position.
Cannavaro preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cannavaro tries to clinch up
and Anglestad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Angelo Cannavaro has been cut.
Cannavaro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anglestad counters with a three punch combo that has Cannavaro backing up. Cannavaro nods at Anglestad to acknowledge the strikes.
Cannavaro tries to clinch up
and Anglestad counters with a nice uppercut.
Cannavaro wants to clinch but Anglestad slips to the side

and Anglestad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anglestad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anglestad is nestled in close to Cannavaro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cannavaro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannavaro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anglestad is working away from the top position though.
Anglestad is nestled in close to Cannavaro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anglestad wants to pass to mount but Cannavaro is defending the position.
Anglestad is thwarting Cannavaro's attempts to control the position.
Anglestad is looking to take a break and control but Cannavaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anglestad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anglestad thows a huge punch but Cannavaro dodges it nicely.
Anglestad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cannavaro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannavaro looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anglestad is trying to control. Cannavaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anglestad lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anglestad connects with a nice short shot to Cannavaro's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anglestad blocks the strikes from Cannavaro.
Anglestad winds up and cracks Cannavaro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cannavaro is trying to maintain the position but Anglestad is very close to passing his half guard.
Anglestad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anglestad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anglestad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cannavaro for as long as he can get away with.
Anglestad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anglestad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anglestad lands strikes from half guard.
Anglestad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anglestad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anglestad is trying to control the action in half guard but Cannavaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anglestad winds up and cracks Cannavaro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Anglestad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Cannavaro kicks Anglestad off and gets back to his feet.
Cannavaro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Anglestad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anglestad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anglestad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anglestad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cannavaro is trying to control the position but Anglestad postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mel Anglestad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Cannavaro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anglestad moves into the clinch successfully.
Cannavaro tries to throw a body punch but Anglestad avoids it by throwing Cannavaro back against the cage.
Cannavaro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anglestad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cannavaro tries for a takedown but Anglestad circles away easily

and Anglestad counters with a shoot takedown. Cannavaro fights it but they end up in guard.
Cannavaro has momentary wrist control but Anglestad slips an elbow through the middle.
Anglestad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anglestad scoring with some ground and pound.
Cannavaro pulls Anglestad in close to prevent any damage.
Anglestad wants to control from the top but Cannavaro keeps moving.
Cannavaro throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Anglestad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anglestad slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anglestad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cannavaro is breathing heavily.
Anglestad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anglestad working Cannavaro over with strikes here.
Anglestad dominating with strikes here.
Anglestad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anglestad with shots to the head and body - Cannavaro looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
A nice elbow there by Anglestad.

That has opened up Angelo Cannavaro's cut even more.
Anglestad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannavaro can do to turn this around?

Anglestad jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cannavaro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anglestad working the body and head with strikes.
Anglestad lands some shots froms side control.
Anglestad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannavaro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cannavaro tries to improve position but can't.
Anglestad working the head and body with strikes.
Anglestad lands a few punches from side control.

Angelo Cannavaro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Angelo Cannavaro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mel Anglestad!
Mel Anglestad is the new heavyweight champion!