PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angry Angus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Franchise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franchise has chosen I Don't Like Mondays- The Boomtown Rats as his entrance music. Angry Angus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Angus
vs
Franchise

178 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
177 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angry Angus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stevie Franchise!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Franchise. Those never looked like landing.
Franchise thows a body shot but no joy.
Franchise lunges at Angus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Angus's hand.
Franchise throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Angus slips under a jab from Franchise.
Franchise fails with a takedown attempt.
Franchise throws out a loose jab but Angus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franchise tests Angus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franchise scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franchise cracks Angus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Franchise closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Angus did well to prevent Franchise getting side control.
Franchise controlling the action here.
Angus is controlling Franchise's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Franchise seems to be working for a kimura but Angus defends the submission attempt.
Angus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchise wants to control but Angus is keeping him busy.
Franchise is thwarting Angus's attempts to control the position.
Angus tries to get to full guard but Franchise has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Franchise wants to work for an arm triangle but Angus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franchise is trying to control. Angus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Angus wants to control but Franchise is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franchise wants to take a breather but Angus is having none of it.
Franchise wants to pass the guard but Angus is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franchise keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevie Franchise has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Angus misses with a jab to the body
and Franchise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Angus slips a jab and a cross from Franchise.
Angus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Franchise finds it's way through Angus's defenses.
A slow jab from Franchise misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Franchise as he connects with a hook.
Angus moves out of range as Franchise strikes.
Franchise lands a lovely overhand right.
Franchise throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchise throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Franchise shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Franchise missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franchise uses his free foot to push down on Angus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Angus.

Franchise goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Angus turns into him and now he's in Franchise's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Franchise looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Franchise dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Franchise with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Franchise. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Franchise.
Franchise lands with a nice body punch.

Franchise scores a takedown into full mount!
Franchise avoids the attempt from Angus to control.
Franchise lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Angus hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angus wants to hold on but Franchise pushes him away.
Franchise seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Angus is holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchise cracks Angus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Franchise swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Angus is now in Franchise's guard. A big mistake from Franchise there, giving up the dominant position!
Angus wants to control from the top but Franchise keeps moving.
Angus is looking to advance position but Franchise has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Franchise tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Franchise is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Angus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Angus is desperately trying to improve his position but Franchise has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angus has given up his back. Will we see Franchise going for some submissions?

Angus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Franchise has got his arm under Angus's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Angus has spun round into Franchise's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Angus trying to control the position from guard on top but Franchise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franchise looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchise is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Franchise looking to control.
Angus won't allow Franchise to sweep him here.
Angus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franchise trying to control the position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Angus misses with a hook
and Franchise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franchise connects with a right hand. Angus shakes it off.
Angus misses with a hook
enabling Franchise to counter with a crisp jab.
Franchise lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stevie Franchise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevie Franchise seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Franchise.
Franchise connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Franchise closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Angus did well to prevent Franchise getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franchise wants to pass the guard but Angus is defending well.
Franchise uses his free foot to push down on Angus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Angus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franchise tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Franchise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Franchise moves out of range of the body kick.
Franchise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franchise misses with a takedown attempt - Angus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Franchise gets the takedown into side control.

Franchise is trying to get an arm triangle but Angus is defending well.
Angus tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchise trying to control the action but Angus is working from the bottom.

Franchise wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Angus, who protects the arm well.
Franchise misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Franchise is looking to take a break and control but Angus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Angus regains half guard there - taking advantage of Franchise's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Franchise seems to be looking for submissions.
Angus is pressing down on Franchise's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franchise trying to control but Angus is working from the bottom.
Franchise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franchise advances position into side control!
Stevie Franchise has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchise is putting a hurting on Angus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Franchise is looking to take a break and control but Angus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Franchise wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Angus, who protects the arm well.
Franchise creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Angus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Franchise goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Angus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Franchise's guard! Nice work there by Angus!
Franchise is trying to keep Angus in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angus trying to control the position from guard on top but Franchise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angus advances to half guard.
Franchise wants to control but Angus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Angus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franchise trying to hold on to Angus's head to control him but Angus postures up.
Franchise keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Angus with the ground and pound but Franchise uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Franchise really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Franchise shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Angus is trying to defend but Franchise finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Franchise is looking for a kimura here.
Franchise uses his free foot to push down on Angus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Angus.
Angus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Franchise trying to control but Angus is having none of it.
Angus is looking to improve his position but Franchise isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchise is looking to work his way around to Angus's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Angus is bucking up trying to escape but Franchise cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Franchise tries to control but Angus wriggling away.
Franchise raining down hammerfists from mount.

Franchise is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Angus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Angus shrugs it off.

Franchise is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Angus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Angus!
Angus 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchise trying to control the position.
Franchise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angus.

Franchise has his foot on Angus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angus works his way back into a safe position though.
Angus trying to control but Franchise is working from the bottom.
Franchise is controlling Angus's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angus preventing the sweep.
Angus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franchise seems keen to control Angus's posture.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Angus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franchise.
Franchise is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Franchise throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Angus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Angus.
Franchise working a defensive guard here.
Angus advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchise is trying to get back to half guard.
Franchise can't do much from the bottom here.
Franchise is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Angus is looking to stall here but Franchise recovers full guard.
Angus trying to control the position from guard on top but Franchise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franchise working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Franchise dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Jab by Franchise.
Franchise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angus circles away quickly and effectively.
Angus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Angus misses with a lunging right hand
and Franchise counters with a left and a right that stings Angus.
Franchise takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Franchise changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Angus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Angus is not content to let Franchise control the position.

Franchise is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Angus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Franchise is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchise trying to control the action but Angus is working from the bottom.

Franchise looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Angus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Franchise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Franchise thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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.

Franchise goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Angus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Franchise but great work by Angus.
Angus working away.

Angus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franchise knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Franchise is trying to control Angus's posture but Angus avoids it.
Franchise parries the strikes from Angus easily there. Angus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Franchise to escape.
Franchise manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchise gets full guard.
Angus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Franchise trying to keep a closed guard but Angus is proving a slippery customer.
Angus trying to control but Franchise is working from the bottom.
Franchise is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Franchise looking for a guillotine here but Angus defends easily.
Angus trying to control but Franchise is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Angus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Angus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franchise keeping moving, preventing Angus from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franchise is on top in guard.
Angry Angus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevie Franchise is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angus trying to strike off his back.
Franchise tries to free his leg and advance position but Angus is retaining full guard.
Franchise cracks Angus with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Franchise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franchise 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Franchise! Stevie Franchise retains his welterweight title!