PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azelja Kajin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cemetary Gates. On his way into the cage it seems that Dave Lang has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dave Lang seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lang
vs
Kajin

195 cm
24
210 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

182 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Silver Dragon Pharmacies

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azelja Kajin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang dodges the punch combination from Kajin.

Kajin has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kajin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lang throws an elbow that misses.
Lang tries a knee to the head but Kajin blocks it.
Lang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kajin.
Nice elbow from Lang.

It looks like Azelja Kajin has been cut.
Lang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kajin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kajin trying to land knees to the body.
Kajin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lang misses with a knee to the head.
Kajin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kajin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Kajin breaks the clinch.
Kajin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lang sprawls well. Lang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kajin gets slowly back to his feet.
Lang wants to clinch

and Kajin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kajin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kajin looks gassed!
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kajin avoids it.
Lang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kajin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kajin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kajin's defenses.
Lang lands an elbow inside.
Lang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kajin's face.
Lang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kajin's defenses.
Lang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Lang.
Lang connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Lang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lang lands a knee to the head.
Lang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lang landing knees to the head.
Lang lands a damaging elbow.
Kajin dodges an elbow strike from Lang.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but Kajin blocks with his arms.
Kajin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lang throws an elbow but it misses.
Lang gets underhooks to prevent Kajin's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kajin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kajin shoots in for a double leg but Lang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dave Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azelja Kajin.
Kajin darts in trying to clinch

and Lang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lang lands a damaging elbow.
Lang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kajin avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
Lang lands an elbow inside that Kajin shrugs off.
Lang working Kajin over with knees to the body.
Kajin avoids a wild elbow strike from Lang.

Kajin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kajin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lang clinches up against the cage.
Lang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lang.
Kajin blocks an elbow strike.
Kajin taking a breather.
Lang tries to land knees in the clinch but Kajin avoids the damage to the body.
Lang misses with an elbow over the top.
Lang lands an elbow that stopped Kajin in his tracks for a moment.
Lang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kajin wants to get back to striking at distance but Lang won't allow it.
Kajin managing to block the knees to the body from Lang.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kajin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kajin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kajin.

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.
Lang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kajin looking for a takedown.
Lang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kajin.
Kajin avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
Kajin goes for a takedown attempt but Lang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Azelja Kajin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kajin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lang counters by moving into the clinch.
Lang landing knees to the head.
Lang throws an elbow but it misses.
Lang scores with a knee to the head.
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kajin blocks it with crossed arms.

Kajin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Kajin moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kajin pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lang forces Kajin back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azelja Kajin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lang clinches but Kajin breaks the clinch

and Kajin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kajin avoids the elbow strike from Lang, against the cage.
Lang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kajin avoids the elbow strike from Lang, against the cage.
Kajin takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lang connects with a knee to the head.
Kajin looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kajin takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kajin's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang lands an elbow inside that Kajin shrugs off.
Lang lands a knee to the head.
Lang connects with a knee to the head.
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kajin blocks it with crossed arms.
Dave Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kajin dodges an elbow strike from Lang.
Kajin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lang scores a nice knee to the body.
Lang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kajin avoids a wild elbow strike from Lang.
Kajin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kajin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lang counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lang lands a nice elbow.
Kajin is looking to control Lang's arms but Lang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kajin has his back to the cage.
Kajin blocks the elbow strike.
Kajin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kajin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lang's brow.

That's two 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.
Lang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kajin.
Lang tries to land knees in the clinch but Kajin avoids the damage to the body.
Kajin dodges an elbow strike from Lang.
Kajin managing to block the knees to the body from Lang.
Lang avoids the elbow strike from Kajin, against the cage.
Kajin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kajin lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kajin breaks the clinch.

Lang moves into the clinch.
Lang throws an elbow that misses.
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kajin blocks it with crossed arms.
Kajin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lang misses with an elbow strike.
Lang scores a nice knee to the body.
Kajin blocks an elbow strike from Lang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajin avoids the elbow strike from Lang, against the cage.
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kajin blocks it with crossed arms.
Kajin blocks the elbow strike.
Lang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Kajin.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Kajin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kajin's brow.
Lang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lang lands a knee to the body.
Kajin blocks an elbow strike from Lang.
Lang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Kajin manages to break the clinch.
Lang tries to clinch up but Kajin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Lang darts in trying to clinch
and Kajin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kajin throws a combination that misses
and Lang counters with a big head kick but Kajin shrugs it off.

Lang closes the distance and pushes Kajin back into the cage.
Kajin managing to block the knees to the body from Lang.
Lang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lang missing with knees to the body.
Kajin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lang blocks it with crossed arms.
Kajin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dave Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azelja Kajin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang misses with a knee to the head.
Lang lands an elbow inside that Kajin shrugs off.
Lang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kajin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lang landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Lang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Azelja Kajin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kajin tries to clinch
and Lang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kajin's knee momentarily.
A head kick by Kajin misses

and Lang moves into the clinch.
Lang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kajin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lang walks away with a smile on his face. Kajin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kajin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lang sprawls well. Lang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kajin gets slowly back to his feet.
Lang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kajin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lang thinking.

Lang has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Lang.
Lang lands a knee to the head.
Lang lands an elbow just above Kajin 's eye.
Nice elbow from Lang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang connects with a knee to the head.
Kajin tries to land a knee to the head but Lang blocks with his arms.
Lang misses with a knee to the head.
Lang crunches a lovely knee into Kajin's ribcage.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lang throws an elbow but misses.
Kajin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dave Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azelja Kajin.
Lang misses with an elbow strike.
Lang lands a knee to the head.
Lang scores with a knee to the head.
Lang missing with knees to the body.
Lang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lang with a knee to the head.
Lang missing with knees to the body.
Kajin avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lang lands a nice knee to the body.
Lang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kajin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lang tries a knee to the head but Kajin blocks it.
Dave Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.
Kajin jumps guard but Lang stands there with Kajin around his waist. Kajin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kajin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lang smiles and moves away.
Kajin misses with a two punch combination.
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kajin throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Lang tries to clinch up but Kajin circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajin with a poor takedown
and Lang counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kajin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Kajin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lang gets a clinch.
Lang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kajin's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lang scores a nice knee to the body.
Kajin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kajin blocks an elbow strike from Lang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kajin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lang lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lang.
Lang working Kajin over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kajin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but Kajin blocks with his arms.
Lang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kajin jumps guard but Lang stands there with Kajin around his waist. Kajin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kajin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Azelja Kajin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lang lands a good knee to the midsection. Kajin won't want to take too many of those.
Lang scores a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Lang!