PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter South (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think South might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Satisfaction. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

South
vs
Langston

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter South!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Langston!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston tries to clinch up.
Langston tries to clinch there but South circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Langston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Langston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
South keeps the fight on the outside.
Langston is looking to clinch but South is avoiding it.
Ronnie Langston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langston tries to clinch but fails miserably

and South counters with a shoot takedown. Langston fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
South throws an elbow that misses. Langston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in South's guard. Nice move by Langston!
South knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langston on the ground.
South doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Langston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of South is proving hard to escape from.
Langston preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston wants to get up but he can't break South's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Langston stands up from South's guard - Langston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Langston doesn't manage to clinch there - South circles away.
Horrible takedown by South or perhaps it was just good defense by Langston which made him look bad.
Langston tries to clinch up.
Langston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
South fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Langston tries to clinch but South is having none of it.
Langston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Langston tries to clinch there but South circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Langston closes the distance and clinches.
Langston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of South backwards.
A short left from Langston.
Langston gets through South's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Langston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souths head.
A shot in the inside from Langston.
South tries to pull guard but Langston won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter South. That's going to take a lot out of him.
South is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langston is working South over against the cage.
Langston lands with a left to the head.
Langston pushes South back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
South has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Langston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Langston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Langston gets through South's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Langston.
Langston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
South has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Langston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Langston keeps control of South as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Langston lands with a left to the head.
Langston lands with a light punch inside.
South tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Langston smiles and moves away.
South is breathing heavily.

Langston moves into range and clinches up with South.
Langston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from South.
South's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Langston.
Langston works on South's body with a couple of short punches.
Langston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langston lands with a right to the head.
Langston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Langston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Langston - that landed with a thud.
Langston lands a shoulder strike.
Langston lands a left hand that snaps the head of South backwards.
Langston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of South backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
South is trying to pull guard but Langston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Langston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souths head.
Langston lands a right hand that snaps the head of South backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Langston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Langston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Langston lands a shoulder strike.
Langston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Langston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Langston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Langston keeps control of South as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

South has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Langston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Langston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

South has his opponent's back but Langston is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off South.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langston tries to clinch there but South circles away.
Langston tries to close the distance and clinch up but South swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Langston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Langston doesn't manage to clinch there - South circles away.
Langston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Langston gets a clinch.
South jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Langston walks away with a smile on his face. South gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peter South is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Langston is looking to clinch.
South fails with a takedown attempt.
Langston is looking to clinch but South is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
South circles away from the clinch attempt.
South misses with a low kick as Langston jumps back.
Langston tries to clinch up but South circles away and keeps his distance.
South keeps the fight on the outside.
South looks for the body kick but Langston saw that one coming.
South dives in and grabs Langston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Langston pushes down on South's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter South. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langston is looking to clinch.
South avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Langston tries to clinch

and South counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Langston pushes South off and gets back to his feet.
Langston is looking to clinch but South is avoiding it.
Langston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Langston is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
South tries for a takedown but Langston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Langston moves in looking to clinch but South pushes him off.
South keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Langston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Langston tries to clinch up but South circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Langston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Langston tries to clinch but South moves out of range.
Langston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Langston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. South manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
South closes the distance and clinches up with Langston, looking for a takedown. South pushes Langston against the cage but Langston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Langston tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and South counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Langston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! South's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Langston tries to clinch but South moves out of range.

South closes the distance and clinches.
South is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Langston to keep the fight standing.
South jumps guard but Langston stands there with South around his waist. South gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Langston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt South or not.
Langston lands a nice uppercut.
South goes for a takedown in the clinch but Langston prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter South. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langston lands a shoulder strike.
Langston lands a nice shot to the body.
Langston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souths head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Langston on the inside.
Langston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souths head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of South backwards.
A short right from Langston.
Langston scores with a shot to the side of South's head.
Langston lands with a light punch inside.
Langston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Langston lands a hook that snaps the head of South backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Langston.
Langston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Langston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

South is rocked!
Langston scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh South is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Langston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
South blocking some punches.
Langston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Langston working aggressively here.
Langston lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
South looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Langston lands a shoulder strike.
South blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by South.
A head punch on the inside from Langston fails to land.
South blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Langston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by South.
South seems to have got his legs back now.
Langston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Langston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
South is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Langston on the inside.
Langston lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Langston.
Langston lands a right hand that snaps the head of South backwards.
Langston lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Langston.
Langston lands an uppercut.
Langston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Langston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Langston lands a left hand that snaps the head of South backwards.
Langston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Langston lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Langston.
South has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Langston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Langston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Langston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Langston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Langston lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Langston.
Langston lands an uppercut.
Langston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souths head.
Langston lands with a short shot to the head.
Langston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down South.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langston lands a left hand.
Langston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Langston lands a hook that snaps the head of South backwards.
Langston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peter South has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ronnie Langston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Langston on the inside.
Langston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ronnie Langston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Langston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Langston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Langston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

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