Which fight do you think I did better in?

[Andre]

As for angles, I'm definitely working on it and drilling the hell out of them. But I thought when you get them on the ropes, it's best to stay square in front so it's more difficult for them to escape? If you move to the side, wouldn't they just move the other way?

Nothing is fixed like that in terms of what does and doesnt work.
If they are losing and your are teeing off on them with both hands fair enough even better if they are in a corner.

But if you are taking as many shots as they are with them on the ropes and you are square to them keeping them there, whats the point?

Knowing the limits to each situation is the key. Reach and balance in regards to where they are and where you are.

For instance imagine you are fully square and they step out to your right and you dont adjust your feet fully but turn to follow them with your shoulders (you are in a south front stance (and you havent even moved). shuffle your feet along following them and they have created the new angle for you).
(It s just realization of the limits is all im getting at). Same goes the other way if they went to your left and you you did the same thing you'd be in natural front stance; you could still close the gap and follow them along. Each way your limits are that now your rear hand is out of range, but your front hand is further in range.
They are your limits ,what limits has imposed on himself by moving either way what are his benefits? Think it all out if you are going to be a squared off in close pressure fighter.

Now read Nikolas post again there are great points made there. He mentions head position in regard to front leg and how that limits straight punch attacks etc.

[BTF]

It's really hard to tell because of how different the two opponents are.

You definitely held up well against the guy with the longer range in the first fight