PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bo Angliese (ranked 1596 p4p, 181 weight class) and Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 2084 p4p, 227 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Angliese
vs
Elkemenchi

172 cm
40
155 lbs
34 - 26 - 2

172 cm
36
168 lbs
20 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 2, fighting out of London, Bo Angliese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Evgeni Elkemenchi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angliese misses with a wild combination.
Angliese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Angliese.
A punch lands to the side of Angliese 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elkemenchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anglieses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Angliese looks to land a left hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Elkemenchi.
Angliese tried to counter with a leg kick but Elkemenchi avoided it.
Angliese takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Angliese chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angliese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight left.
Elkemenchi throws a sloppy body shot
and Angliese counters with a straight right hand.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Angliese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkemenchi fails with the takedown
enabling Angliese to counter with a crisp jab.
Angliese blocks a jab.
Elkemenchi scores with a hook.
Angliese throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Angliese as he jumps to the side.
Angliese went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Angliese cracks Elkemenchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angliese was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.
A left and a right from Elkemenchi both land. Nice combination.
Angliese wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

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!

Elkemenchi drives through with a takedown into Angliese's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Elkemenchi prevents Angliese from getting back to his feet.
Elkemenchi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Angliese keeps moving.
Elkemenchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elkemenchi postures up in Angliese's guard and throws a big left but Angliese blocks it.
Angliese is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkemenchi is controlling him.
Angliese wants to get back to his feet but Elkemenchi passes into half guard.
Elkemenchi trying to mount his opponent but Angliese defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angliese tries to kick Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Elkemenchi is pressing down on Angliese's thigh, looking to free his foot. Angliese is holding on for now.
Elkemenchi is still trying to improve position.
Elkemenchi winds up and cracks Angliese with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Angliese keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elkemenchi is looking to stall here but Angliese recovers full guard.
Elkemenchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Elkemenchi throws an elbow that misses. Angliese uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Elkemenchi's guard. Nice move by Angliese!

Angliese decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut. Angliese saw that one coming.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to Angliese's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick misses from Elkemenchi.
Angliese seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Angliese swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elkemenchi.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Angliese throws a lazy right hand but Elkemenchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkemenchi is looking to chop away at Angliese's legs.
Bo Angliese is winning the standup battle so far.
Angliese slips under a jab from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi checks a low kick from Angliese.
Angliese moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromElkemenchi.
Good exchange - Elkemenchi coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Elkemenchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut. Angliese saw that one coming.
Elkemenchi loads up on a big right hand but Angliese slips the punch.
Angliese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkemenchi.
Angliese turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Angliese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elkemenchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Angliese keeps moving.
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elkemenchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angliese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angliese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angliese keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Elkemenchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Angliese wants to get back to his feet but Elkemenchi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi throws a lazy right hand but Angliese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angliese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bo Angliese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angliese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angliese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elkemenchi throws a nice looking combination but Angliese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight right.
Elkemenchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elkemenchi blocks a head kick by Angliese.
Elkemenchi misses with a left hand
and Angliese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkemenchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angliese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angliese walks into a straight right hand from Elkemenchi.
Angliese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Angliese. That did some damage!
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses
and Angliese counters with a nice leg kick.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to the head.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight right.
Angliese lands a jab to the nose.
Angliese lands with a right hand.
Angliese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Angliese slips a jab from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Angliese looks to land a left hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range nicely.
Angliese takes one to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to Angliese's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Angliese misses.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Angliese as he avoids it easily.
Angliese seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Angliese defending well as Elkemenchi loads up on a big left hand.
Angliese throws a combination. Elkemenchi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Angliese defends well and Elkemenchi ends up having to push Angliese into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Elkemenchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Angliese is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position.
Angliese is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Elkemenchi is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Elkemenchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angliese makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elkemenchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angliese manages to avoid it.
Angliese half committed to a counter leg kick.
Elkemenchi throws a chopping leg kick but Angliese manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Angliese connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elkemenchi. Elkemenchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Elkemenchi goes for a double leg but Angliese avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Angliese continues to drive forward.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the side of Angliese's head but Angliese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Angliese misses the target.
Angliese scoring well with a low kick there.
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angliese's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angliese misses with an uppercut.
Angliese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkemenchi.
Angliese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkemenchi throws out the jab.
Angliese moves out of range as Elkemenchi strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Angliese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkemenchi.
Angliese throwing a counter right hand but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Angliese connects with the punch.
Elkemenchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elkemenchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Angliese counters with a series of strikes. Elkemenchi will be more careful next time no doubt.

Elkemenchi is rocked!
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angliese throws a shot from downtown. Elkemenchi moves away and avoids it.
Elkemenchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkemenchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Angliese finish him?
Elkemenchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Angliese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkemenchi throws out the jab.
Elkemenchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Elkemenchi looks to land a left hand but Angliese moved out of range nicely.
Angliese lands a head shot.
Angliese takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elkemenchi scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Angliese pushes Elkemenchi away with a front kick.
Angliese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elkemenchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Angliese lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab. Angliese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elkemenchi connects with a looping right hand.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Angliese.
Angliese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Angliese misses with a combination
and Elkemenchi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Angliese finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi connects with the punch.
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Angliese takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Elkemenchi misses the body punch
letting Angliese counter with a right hand.
Elkemenchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Angliese counters with a three punch combo that has Elkemenchi backing up. Elkemenchi nods at Angliese to acknowledge the strikes.
Elkemenchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Angliese throws out the jab.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Angliese as he jumps to the side.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab. Angliese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Angliese throws a shot from downtown. Elkemenchi moves away and avoids it.
Elkemenchi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bo Angliese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Elkemenchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkemenchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angliese circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Angliese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut
and Angliese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elkemenchi misses with a combination
and Angliese counters with a one-two to the body.
Elkemenchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angliese blocks a jab.
Elkemenchi throws a lazy right hand but Angliese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angliese appears to be looking for a big counter.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Angliese tries to land a body kick
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Elkemenchi.
Angliese takes one to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angliese was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgeni Elkemenchi.
Well Elkemenchi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bo Angliese spoke after the fight, saying 'This can't be real. All of you are on steroids! Yeah I said it, EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!!!'.