PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davey Kavanaugh (ranked 6782 p4p, 2979 weight class) and Jock Langdon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kavanaugh
vs
Langdon

180 cm
25
181
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
184
5 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Kavanaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jock Langdon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavanaugh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kavanaugh feinted with a counter takedown.
Kavanaugh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab lands there for Langdon.
Kavanaugh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kavanaugh dives in and grabs Langdon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Langdon pushes down on Kavanaugh's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Langdon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Langdon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Langdon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kavanaugh momentarily.
Langdon cracks a nice hook into Kavanaugh's ribs.
Langdon throws the left hand but Kavanaugh avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kavanaugh shoots in and gets a takedown into Langdon's guard.

Kavanaugh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Langdon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kavanaugh has managed to get both his arms back between Langdon's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kavanaugh wants to control from the top but Langdon keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanaugh prevents Langdon from getting back to his feet.
Langdon pulls Kavanaugh in close to his closed guard and prevents Kavanaugh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kavanaugh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kavanaugh is looking to advance position but Langdon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Kavanaugh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kavanaugh wants to get back to full guard.
Langdon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaugh wants to get back to full guard but Langdon has passed into side control.
Langdon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Langdon is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langdon working the head with strikes.
Kavanaugh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Langdon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Langdon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kavanaugh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Langdon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Langdon trying to control the position but Kavanaugh is working away.
Kavanaugh can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Langdon lands an elbow.
Kavanaugh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Langdon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Langdon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kavanaugh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Langdon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kavanaugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Langdon is trying to control. Kavanaugh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Langdon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kavanaugh trying to control from the bottom.
Kavanaugh wants to get back to full guard.
Kavanaugh is trying to maintain the position but Langdon is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Langdon lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaugh tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Langdon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Langdon landing shots from mount.

Langdon goes for an armbar but Kavanaugh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kavanaugh.

Langdon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Langdon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kavanaugh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kavanaugh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Langdon has his foot on Kavanaugh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kavanaugh works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jock Langdon dominated that round.
That's time! Kavanaugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Langdon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Langdon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kavanaugh manages to avoid it.

Kavanaugh feints and as Langdon raises his hands in defense, Kavanaugh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kavanaugh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Langdon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Langdon keeping moving, preventing Kavanaugh from controlling successfully.

Langdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Langdon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Langdon pulls Kavanaugh in close to his closed guard and prevents Kavanaugh from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Langdon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kavanaugh defends it easily.
Kavanaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langdon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Langdon working for submissions but it's allowed Kavanaugh to get to half guard.
Langdon tries to roll over but Kavanaugh keeps him under control.
Kavanaugh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kavanaugh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Langdon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kavanaugh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langdon is controlling Kavanaugh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kavanaugh wants to pass the guard but Langdon is defending well.
Kavanaugh is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Langdon is trying is best to control the position here.
Langdon wants to improve his position but Kavanaugh is controlling well.
Langdon is staying active underneath Kavanaugh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Langdon wants to improve his position but Kavanaugh is controlling well.
Langdon won't allow Kavanaugh to pass to mount.
Well, if Kavanaugh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Langdon is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaugh controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kavanaugh walks into a stiff left hand from Langdon.
Langdon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kavanaugh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Langdon misses the shot to the body.
Kavanaugh avoids the body shot from Langdon.
Kavanaugh throws a lazy uppercut
and Langdon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kavanaugh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Langdon.
Kavanaugh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kavanaugh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kavanaugh avoids the body shot from Langdon.
Langdon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langdon lands with a shot to the body.
Kavanaugh tries for a takedown but Langdon circles away easily
and Langdon counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langdon leaves Kavanaugh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kavanaugh walks into a left hand.

Kavanaugh is rocked!
Langdon misses the jab.
Langdon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kavanaugh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Langdon takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kavanaugh misses with a looping right.
Langdon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kavanaugh moves forwards but Langdon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jock Langdon 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. This is the final round!

Langdon lands with a nice body punch.
Langdon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kavanaugh misses with a takedown
and Kavanaugh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Kavanaugh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jock Langdon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Langdon looks to land a right hand but Kavanaugh moved out of range.
Kavanaugh seems to have got his legs back now.
Kavanaugh ducks right into an uppercut from Langdon.
Kavanaugh misses with a jab to the body
and Langdon counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jock Langdon!