PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Andromalius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sick Puppies-Youre going down. Thomas Andromalius is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Andromalius
vs
Langston

178 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Andromalius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Langston!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Langston checks a leg kick.
Langston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Andromalius.
Langston tries to bum rush Andromalius with a series of wild strikes but Andromalius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andromalius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Andromalius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Langston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Langston striking off his back but it's not causing Andromalius any problems.
Langston wants to stand but Andromalius is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andromalius trying to control the position from guard on top but Langston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langston throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Andromalius controlling from the top position.
Langston thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston keeping moving, preventing Andromalius from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Langston finds it's way through Andromalius's defenses.
The fighters circling - Langston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Langston throws a one two combo.
Langston lands with a straight right. Andromalius didn't see that one coming.
Langston throws a nice looking combination but Andromalius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Langston lands with a shot to the body.
Andromalius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hank Langston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Langston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Langston.
A shot to the body from Andromalius misses
and Langston counters with a nice body shot.
Langston throws out a loose jab but Andromalius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hank Langston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andromalius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Langston.
Andromalius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Langston counters with a series of strikes. Andromalius will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Langston catches Andromalius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Langston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andromalius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andromalius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Langston is out of range and Andromalius settles back down.

Andromalius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Andromalius trying to control the position from guard on top but Langston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andromalius is really struggling to control Langston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Langston wants to get back to his feet but Andromalius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andromalius is standing up over Langston. Langston looks to escape but Andromalius dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Andromalius controls the position from side control.
Langston gets back to half guard.
Andromalius not doing much here.
Langston landing small, sideways elbows.
Langston wants to control but Andromalius is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Andromalius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Langston is just riding it out for now. Andromalius eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Langston tries to roll over but Andromalius keeps him under control.
Langston misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Andromalius is stalling here. Langston is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Andromalius seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Langston has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Andromalius tries to buck Langston off but Langston is having none of it.
Langston cracks Andromalius with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Langston stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No joy there for Langston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Langston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Langston scores with the left hand. Andromalius knows he should have avoided that one.
Andromalius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Langston.

Andromalius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Langston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Langston manages to get back to half guard.
Langston wants to improve his position but Andromalius is controlling well.

Andromalius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Langston wants to improve his position but Andromalius is controlling well.
Langston is trying to stand back up but Andromalius is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston tries to roll over but Andromalius keeps him under control.
Langston is breathing heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Langston throws a shot to the body.
Langston slips under a jab from Andromalius.
Langston scores with a jab to the body.
Hank Langston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andromalius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Langston looks to land a left hand but Andromalius moved out of range nicely.
Andromalius throws a hook but Langston blocks it.
Langston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Langston misses with a few strikes there.

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.
Andromalius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Langston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Langston misses with a double jab

and Andromalius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Langston wants to get back to his feet.
Langston is trying to get back to full guard.
Andromalius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andromalius is trying to control the action in half guard but Langston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Langston tries to get to full guard but Andromalius has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andromalius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Langston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Langston throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andromalius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Langston swings for the body but Andromalius moves out of range.
Andromalius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andromalius lands a jab to Langston's midsection.
Langston misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Andromalius misses its intended target.
Andromalius tries for a takedown but Langston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andromalius throws a lazy right hand but Langston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Langston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Langston lands a jab to Andromalius's midsection.
Langston looks to land a combination but Andromalius avoids it well.
Langston stalks Andromalius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andromalius's face. Andromalius staggers backwards, shaken.
Andromalius lands with a right hand.
Langston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andromalius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Langston defending well as Andromalius loads up on a big left hand.
Andromalius shoots in and drives through. Langston sprawls well.
Langston scores with a three punch combo!
Andromalius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Andromalius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Andromalius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Langston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Langston cracks Andromalius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Langston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andromalius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andromalius tries for a takedown but Langston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andromalius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Langston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Andromalius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langston works Andromalius's body with a nice hook.
Langston throws a series of punches but Andromalius avoids them all with ease.
Langston lands with an uppercut that bounces Andromalius off the cage and back into rage.
Langston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Langston scores with the left hand. Andromalius knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston throws a nice looking combination but Andromalius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Langston.
Andromalius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andromalius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andromalius misses with a straight left.
Langston misses with a two punch combination.
Langston punishes Andromalius's body with a nice straight punch.
Andromalius has his takedown stuffed
and Langston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andromalius drops his hands momentarily and Langston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Langston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Langston!
Langston throws a series of punches but Andromalius avoids them all with ease.
Andromalius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Langston connects with a body shot.
Langston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Andromalius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andromalius.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andromalius throws and elbow that misses. Langston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andromalius's guard. Nice move by Langston!

Andromalius working for a triangle but Langston defends it easily.
Langston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston passes Andromalius's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Langston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andromalius is not content to let Langston control the position.
Andromalius tries to get to full guard but Langston has control of the leg.
Langston wants to free his trapped foot but Andromalius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Langston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thomas Andromalius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Langston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Andromalius sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston trying to control from half guard but Andromalius is working away.
Langston lands with a punch from half guard.
Langston wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Andromalius uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Langston tries to stand but Andromalius is controlling from the bottom.
Andromalius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andromalius is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Langston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Langston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Langston!