PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stranger In A Strange Land (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awang Bang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Manu Chao-Bongo Bong kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Stranger In A Strange Land could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maykel Awang Bang's chin.

In A Strange Land
vs
Awang Bang

188 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
203 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stranger In A Strange Land!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Land gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Land pulls Awang Bang in close to prevent any damage.

Awang Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Awang Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Awang Bang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Land trying to keep a closed guard but Awang Bang is proving a slippery customer.
Awang Bang advances to half guard.
Land wants to improve his position but Awang Bang is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Awang Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Awang Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Land has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Awang Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Land is defending well.

Awang Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Land has managed to free his arm - good work.

Awang Bang is working for a kimura but Land is defending it quite comfortably.

Awang Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
Land makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Land.
Land is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Awang Bang 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awang Bang wants to pass the guard but Land is keeping the position.

Awang Bang 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Land wants to stand and escape but Awang Bang is having none of it.
Land seems keen to control Awang Bang's posture.
Land wants to stand up but Awang Bang is controlling him.

Awang Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Awang Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Awang Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Awang Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Land is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land keeping full guard, as Awang Bang tries to pass.

Awang Bang drops back looking for a leg! Land is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Land manages to kick Awang Bang off! Awang Bang jumps back into Land's guard.
Land is trying to control the position but Awang Bang postures up.

Awang Bang 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Land keeping full guard, as Awang Bang tries to pass.
Land looking to control.

Awang Bang 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.

Awang Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Awang Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land is looking to stand up but Awang Bang isn't so interested in that idea.

Awang Bang 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.
Land is trying to keep Awang Bang in close.
Awang Bang being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Land kicks Awang Bang off and gets to his feet.

Awang Bang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Land's guard.
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!
Land is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Land stuffs the takedown.

Awang Bang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Land, pushing him back against the cage.
Awang Bang blocks an uppercut.
Awang Bang tries for a takedown but Land manages to get underhooks.
Land swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Land fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Land.
Land doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Land tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Land misses with a hook from the clinch.
Land lands a left hand that snaps the head of Awang Bang backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Land.
Land goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Land tries a body shot but Awang Bang blocks it.
Land is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stranger In A Strange Land has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykel Awang Bang.
Land misses with a body punch.
Land tries a body shot but Awang Bang blocks it.
A short left from Land.
Awang Bang looking for a takedown.
Awang Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
Land gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Awang Bang.
Land misses with a punch on the inside.
Land digs a right hand underneath Awang Bang's ribcage. Awang Bang let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Land tries a body shot but Awang Bang blocks it.
Land lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Awang Bang.
A hook to the body from Land.
Awang Bang is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Land tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Awang Bang's elbow.
Land gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Awang Bang.
Land scores with a hook to the body.
Land goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Land swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Land swings wildly with an uppercut but Awang Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Land - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Awang Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
Land misses with a hook from the clinch.
Land misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Land.
Land misses with some punches.
Land prevents the takedown attempt.
Land misses with a hook to the ribs.
Land tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Land scores with a shot to the side of Awang Bang's head.
Land gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Awang Bang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land misses with a hook to the ribs.
Land lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Land lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Land goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Awang Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Awang Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Land pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Awang Bang tries for a takedown but Land sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maykel Awang Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Awang Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Land is fending him off so far but Awang Bang persists. Nope, Land circles away and we're back to standing.
Good standup being displayed there by Land as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Land fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Awang Bang, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stranger In A Strange Land dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Awang Bang shoots in and drives through. Land sprawls well.

Land rushes Awang Bang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Awang Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Land - that landed with a thud.
Land swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Land scores with a nice hook to the head.
Awang Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Land doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Land misses with a hook from the clinch.
Land throws a head punch that misses.
Land throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Land misses with a punch on the inside.
Land misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awang Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
Awang Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Land lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Awang Bang.
Awang Bang blocking some punches.
Land misses with a hook to the ribs.
Land throws a punch but it's blocked by Awang Bang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Awang Bang.
Awang Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Land fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Land is pressed up against the cage. Awang Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Land down to the mat. Land avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stranger In A Strange Land has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykel Awang Bang.
Land with a jab.
Awang Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Land sprawls well. He's pushed Awang Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Land fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Awang Bang, pushing him back against the cage.
Stranger In A Strange Land has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Land lands with a right to the head.

Awang Bang is rocked!
Land lands a left hand that snaps the head of Awang Bang backwards.
Awang Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Land finish him?
Land throws a big uppercut that drops Awang Bang! More strikes from Land and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Awang Bang lies dazed against the cage as Land celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stranger In A Strange Land!
In his post fight interview, Stranger In A Strange Land started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.