PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shekan Weeonu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Weeonu
vs
Langford

190 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

171 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shekan Weeonu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Langford !
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Weeonu.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Langford .

A momentary lapse in concentration from Weeonu enables Langford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Weeonu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Langford throws a big right hand that misses.

Weeonu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Langford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weeonu tries to avoid it but Langford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weeonu to the ground. Weeonu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weeonu slaps away a takedown attempt from Langford , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shekan Weeonu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Langford .
Langford has his takedown stuffed
and Weeonu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Langford really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Weeonu moves into the clinch.
Langford tries for a takedown but Weeonu manages to get underhooks.

Weeonu pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Langford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langford postures up in Weeonu's guard and throws a big left but Weeonu blocks it.
Weeonu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weeonu tries to get out of the position.
Langford throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeonu wants to get back to his feet but Langford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Langford works over Weeonu with some ground and pound from guard.
Weeonu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langford on the ground.
Langford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weeonu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeonu is pulling down on Langford 's head. It's preventing any offense from Langford , at least for the moment.
Langford postures up in Weeonu's guard and throws a big left but Weeonu blocks it.
Langford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weeonu wants to stand and escape but Langford is having none of it.
Langford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langford working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weeonu's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Langford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Langford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Langford landing with the ground and pound.
Langford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Langford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Langford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langford postures up and lands a big shot to Weeonu's brow.
Langford is looking to work some ground and pound but Weeonu has wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weeonu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeonu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langford .
Langford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langford throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weeonu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Langford prevents Weeonu from getting back to his feet.
Weeonu is breathing heavily.
Langford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Langford throwing strikes but missing.
Langford scoring with some ground and pound.
Langford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeonu is looking to stand up but Langford isn't so interested in that idea.
Weeonu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langford .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langford works over Weeonu with some ground and pound from guard.
Langford cracks Weeonu with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Langford 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Langford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Langford is looking to work some ground and pound but Weeonu has wrist control.
Langford throwing strikes from guard but Weeonu blocks nicely.
Langford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weeonu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langford is looking to work some ground and pound but Weeonu has wrist control.
Langford stands up over Weeonu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weeonu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Langford dominated that round.
That's time! Weeonu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Langford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weeonu defends it nicely.
Langford doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Weeonu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Langford looks like he's trying to stand up.
Langford won't allow Weeonu to pass to mount.
Weeonu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Langford tries to kick Weeonu off but Weeonu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weeonu is trying to control. Langford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Shekan Weeonu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Weeonu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Weeonu trying to control from half guard but Langford is working away.
Langford tries to kick Weeonu off but Weeonu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weeonu wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Langford uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Langford wants to stand but Weeonu is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shekan Weeonu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Weeonu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Langford circles away quickly and effectively.
Langford blocks a head kick by Weeonu.
Weeonu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Langford slips a jab and a cross from Weeonu.
Weeonu tries for a takedown but Langford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Langford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shekan Weeonu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Langford .
Langford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weeonu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Langford somewhat.
Weeonu slaps away a takedown attempt from Langford , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sam Langford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weeonu tries to avoid it but Langford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weeonu to the ground. Weeonu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Langford is breathing heavily.
Langford tries for a takedown but Weeonu circles away easily

and Weeonu moves into the clinch.
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!

Weeonu breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langford shoots in for a takedown but Weeonu shows good takedown defense.

Weeonu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Weeonu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Weeonu wants to take a breather but Langford is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Shekan Weeonu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Weeonu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Langford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Weeonu is in Langford 's guard.
Weeonu is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shekan Weeonu.
Weeonu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Langford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weeonu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Langford .
Langford fails to land the takedown.
Weeonu misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Langford as Weeonu shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Langford .
Weeonu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Langford avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langford shoots in but Weeonu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weeonu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shekan Weeonu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Weeonu stuffs the takedown attempt from Langford . Langford gets slowly back to his feet.
Weeonu fails to land with a series of punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Langford .
Weeonu taking a bit of punishment here - Langford scoring with strikes.
Langford scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Weeonu to see if he's OK.
Weeonu struggling a bit here.
Langford throws an elbow but Weeonu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Langford working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weeonu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Langford cracks Weeonu with a big right hand but Weeonu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeonu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Langford throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Langford scoring with punches from side control.
Langford working the ground and pound but Weeonu is defending the strikes.
Langford tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Langford seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Langford scoring with punches and elbows.
Langford cracks Weeonu with a big right hand but Weeonu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Weeonu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Langford connects with a decent elbow.
Langford landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Weeonu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langford lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Weeonu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Langford landing strikes.
Langford in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Weeonu looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Langford turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Langford !
After winning the bout, Sam Langford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.