PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Werdumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Langhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Werdumov comes to the cage accompanied by wait and bleed. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Langhi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Werdumov
vs
Langhi

191 cm
26
233 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

200 cm
28
275 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Pegasus Nutrition

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Werdumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Langhi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langhi shoots in looking for a takedown but Werdumov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Langhi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Langhi lands a jab to Werdumov's midsection.
Langhi punishes Werdumov's body with a nice straight punch.
Langhi misses with a hook to the body
and Werdumov counters with a nice uppercut.
Langhi misses the body punch
and Werdumov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdumov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Langhi.
Werdumov misses with a double jab.
Werdumov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Langhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Werdumov.

Langhi looking to score a takedown here. Werdumov is defending well but Langhi drives through and ends up in Werdumov's guard.
Langhi looks gassed!
Werdumov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Werdumov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Langhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Werdumov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Langhi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Werdumov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Werdumov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Werdumov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langhi is not content to let Werdumov control the position.
Werdumov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langhi on the ground.
Langhi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

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.

Langhi looking for submissions off his back.
Langhi trying to control here.

Langhi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Werdumov pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Werdumov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Langhi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Werdumov pulls his head out easily.
Werdumov wants to stand up but Langhi has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langhi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Werdumov wants to stand up but Langhi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langhi is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Werdumov lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werdumov is looking to take a break and control but Langhi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Werdumov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

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.
Langhi tries to get to full guard but Werdumov has control of the leg.
Werdumov is looking to take a break and control but Langhi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Langhi wants to improve his position but Werdumov is controlling well.
Langhi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Werdumov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Werdumov's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Werdumov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Langhi.
Werdumov is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Werdumov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Werdumov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Michael Langhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werdumov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Werdumov slams his shin into Langhi's torso.
Werdumov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Werdumov connects with a right hand. Langhi shakes it off.
Langhi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Werdumov scores with a hook.
Werdumov scores with a head kick. Langhi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Michael Langhi has been cut.
Werdumov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Werdumov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Werdumov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Werdumov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Langhi is breathing heavily.
Werdumov connects with a leg kick. Langhi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Langhi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Werdumov forces Langhi back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdumov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdumov lands an elbow that stopped Langhi in his tracks for a moment.
Werdumov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Werdumov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A knee to the head by Werdumov.

Werdumov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Werdumov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Langhi.
Werdumov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Werdumov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Werdumov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fedor Werdumov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Werdumov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fedor Werdumov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Langhi throws a right and a left that Werdumov avoids nicely.
Werdumov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Werdumov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Werdumov closes the distance and clinches.
Werdumov lands a knee to the head.

Werdumov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Werdumov with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Werdumov. That's going to slow Langhi down.
Werdumov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Langhi.
Fedor Werdumov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Werdumov tenderised Langhi's leg. Langhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Langhi blocks a head kick by Werdumov.
Werdumov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Werdumov.
Werdumov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Werdumov connects with a solid leg kick.

Werdumov darts in and clinches Langhi up against the cage.
Werdumov with a knee to the head.

Werdumov breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Werdumov tenderised Langhi's leg. Langhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Langhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Werdumov.
Langhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Werdumov misses with a double jab.
Langhi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Langhi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Langhi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langhi misses with a body punch
and Werdumov counters with a nice leg kick.
Werdumov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Werdumov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Werdumov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Langhi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Werdumov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Werdumov lands with a kick to the temple. Langhi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Werdumov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Langhi misses.
Werdumov tries to clinch but Langhi moves out of range.
Werdumov throws a shot to the body.
Werdumov throws a right hand that Langhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Langhi also avoids with ease.
Werdumov scores with a nice head shot.
Langhi shoots for a double leg takedown but Werdumov sprawls well. He's pushed Langhi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Langhi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdumov looks to land a combination but Langhi avoids it well.
Werdumov doesn't manage to clinch there - Langhi circles away.
Langhi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Werdumov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Langhi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Langhi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedor Werdumov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Langhi.
Werdumov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Langhi.
Werdumov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Werdumov connects with the punch.

Werdumov rushes Langhi and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werdumov stops a takedown attempt from Langhi.
Werdumov landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Werdumov scores with a knee to the head.
Langhi takes a knee to the side of the body.

Werdumov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Langhi has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Werdumov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Werdumov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Langhi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Werdumov tries a head kick but it misses.
Werdumov works Langhi's body with a nice hook.
Werdumov scoring well with a low kick there.

Werdumov moves into the clinch.
Werdumov prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Werdumov.

Werdumov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Werdumov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Langhi throws a sloppy body shot
and Werdumov counters with an inside leg kick.
Langhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Werdumov.
Werdumov cracks Langhi with a good jab.
Werdumov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Werdumov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Werdumov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Langhi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werdumov throws a leg kick which misses Langhi's front leg but catches the back leg as Langhi tries to avoid it.
Werdumov lands with an uppercut that bounces Langhi off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdumov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Langhi shoots in for a double leg but Werdumov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Langhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Werdumov rather than just go for the knockout.
Langhi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Werdumov. That one must have hurt.

Werdumov closes the distance and clinches.
Langhi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Langhi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fedor Werdumov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Langhi.

Werdumov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Langhi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Werdumov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Werdumov throws a series of punches but Langhi avoids them all with ease.
Langhi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Werdumov connects with an inside leg kick.
Werdumov lands a jab to Langhi's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werdumov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Werdumov moves into the clinch successfully.
Werdumov lands a nice knee to the body.
Langhi tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdumov connects with a knee to the head.
Werdumov lands a knee to the body.

Werdumov manages to break the clinch.

Werdumov has closed the distance and engaged Langhi in a clinch.

Werdumov breaks from the clinch.
Werdumov misses with a body kick.
That kick from Werdumov tenderised Langhi's leg. Langhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Werdumov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Werdumov scores with a four punch combination!
Langhi shoots in but no luck this time.
Werdumov throws a head kick that half lands.
Langhi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Langhi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Werdumov counters with a head kick. That will keep Langhi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Langhi is rocked!

Werdumov drives through and clinches with Langhi against the cage.
Langhi is still on wobbly legs! Can Werdumov finish him?
Werdumov landing knees to the head.
Werdumov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Langhi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Langhi manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Langhi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Langhi seems to have recovered his senses.

Langhi is looking for a triangle but Werdumov pushes his legs off easily.
Werdumov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Langhi's guard.

Langhi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Werdumov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Langhi looking for a guillotine here but Werdumov defends easily.
Langhi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Werdumov controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdumov looking to pass the guard.

Langhi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Langhi keeping moving, preventing Werdumov from controlling successfully.
Fedor Werdumov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Werdumov wants to pass the guard but Langhi is keeping the position.
Werdumov sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fedor Werdumov.
Langhi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Werdumov sprawls well. Werdumov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Langhi gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Langhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Langhi misses with a shot to the body
and Werdumov counters with a big head kick but Langhi shrugs it off.
Langhi throws a poor cross that misses
and Werdumov counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Werdumov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Werdumov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Werdumov!