PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jiann Canlas Langrio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mclane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Canlas Langrio
vs
Mclane

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jiann Canlas Langrio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Mclane!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Canlas Langrio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mclane won't allow Canlas Langrio to pass to mount.

Canlas Langrio is looking for a kimura here.
Canlas Langrio winds up and cracks Mclane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Mclane is defending against the submission attempts here by Canlas Langrio.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mclane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canlas Langrio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Canlas Langrio is working for a kimura but Mclane is defending it quite comfortably.
Mclane is pressing down on Canlas Langrio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Canlas Langrio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canlas Langrio drops back looking for a leg! Mclane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mclane manages to kick Canlas Langrio off! Canlas Langrio jumps back into Mclane's guard.

Mclane is looking for a triangle here but Canlas Langrio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mclane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mclane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Canlas Langrio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Canlas Langrio looking for submissions off his back.

Canlas Langrio actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mclane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Canlas Langrio actively working from the bottom here.

Mclane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Canlas Langrio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mclane.

Mclane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mclane looks gassed!

Mclane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Canlas Langrio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mclane.
Canlas Langrio wants to improve his position but Mclane is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mclane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Canlas Langrio wants to get back to full guard.

Mclane wants to work for an arm triangle but Canlas Langrio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Canlas Langrio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canlas Langrio throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Mclane seems to be looking for submissions.

Mclane seems to be working for a kimura but Canlas Langrio defends the submission attempt.

Canlas Langrio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Canlas Langrio looking for submissions off his back.

Canlas Langrio actively working from the bottom here.

Canlas Langrio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Canlas Langrio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mclane pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Canlas Langrio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mclane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Canlas Langrio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiann Canlas Langrio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mclane drives through with a takedown into guard.

Canlas Langrio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jiann Canlas Langrio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mclane tries to free his leg and advance position but Canlas Langrio is retaining full guard.

Canlas Langrio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mclane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Mclane drops back looking for a leg! Canlas Langrio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canlas Langrio manages to kick Mclane off! Mclane jumps back into Canlas Langrio's guard.

Canlas Langrio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mclane is aware though and is defending well.

Canlas Langrio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Canlas Langrio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mclane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Canlas Langrio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mclane defends it easily.
Mclane looking to pass the guard.

Canlas Langrio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mclane defends it easily.

Canlas Langrio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mclane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mclane drops back looking for a leg! Canlas Langrio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canlas Langrio manages to kick Mclane off! Mclane jumps back into Canlas Langrio's guard.

Canlas Langrio looking for a guillotine here but Mclane defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Canlas Langrio working for a triangle but Mclane defends it easily.
Mclane advances position into side control!
Canlas Langrio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Canlas Langrio is working hard here to advance position.

Mclane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canlas Langrio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Canlas Langrio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mclane sees it coming and defends easily.

Mclane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canlas Langrio pulls his head out easily.

Mclane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canlas Langrio pulls his head out easily.
Canlas Langrio is trying to control the action in half guard but Mclane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Canlas Langrio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mclane has managed to free his arm - good work.

Canlas Langrio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mclane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canlas Langrio.

Mclane actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canlas Langrio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Canlas Langrio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mclane has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mclane actively working from the bottom here.

Canlas Langrio is looking for a kimura here.

Mclane actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canlas Langrio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Mclane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiann Canlas Langrio dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Mclane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canlas Langrio.

Mclane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Mclane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Canlas Langrio defends it well.

Canlas Langrio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Canlas Langrio looking for submissions off his back.

Canlas Langrio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mclane is working for a kimura but Canlas Langrio is defending it quite comfortably.
Mclane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mclane in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Canlas Langrio tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mclane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Mclane!
After the fight, John Mclane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.