PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferris Bueller Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bueller Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Twist And Shout. Ferris Bueller Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lang
vs
Bueller Jr

158 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Arcticus University: London
MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferris Bueller Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bueller Jr has Lang up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lang tries to work over Bueller Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bueller Jr is keeping busy.
Bueller Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Lang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lang is looking to control Bueller Jr's arms but Bueller Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lang has his back to the cage.
Bueller Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bueller Jr misses with some punches.
Lang blocking some punches.
Bueller Jr told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr digs a right hand underneath Lang's ribcage. Lang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang wants to stall.
Bueller Jr prevents Lang from breaking the clinch.
Bueller Jr misses with some punches.
Bueller Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Bueller Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang looking to slow down the pace here.
Bueller Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang stalling in the clinch but Bueller Jr improves position.
Bueller Jr misses with the head strike.
Bueller Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang prevents a body shot from Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bueller Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Bueller Jr avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller Jr misses with the head strike.
Bueller Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bueller Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Bueller Jr controls the action.
Bueller Jr misses with the head strike.
Lang tries to work over Bueller Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bueller Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
Bueller Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Bueller Jr controls his hands.
Bueller Jr working aggressively here.
Bueller Jr lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueller Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bueller Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Bueller Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang is looking to control Bueller Jr's arms but Bueller Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lang has his back to the cage.
Bueller Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Bueller Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bueller Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bueller Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Lang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bueller Jr scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Bueller Jr just leaning against Lang, taking a breather.
Bueller Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
Bueller Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Bueller Jr lands an uppercut.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang tries to break free but Bueller Jr pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr misses with some punches.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bueller Jr lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to circle away but Bueller Jr has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bueller Jr.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang looking to slow down the pace here.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Bueller Jr avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Bueller Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr is stalling here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Bueller Jr controls the action.
Bueller Jr pushes Lang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bueller Jr is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ferris Bueller Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bueller Jr tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Bueller Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bueller Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bueller Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferris Bueller Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bueller Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bueller Jr working aggressively here.
Bueller Jr is struggling to control the position.
Lang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bueller Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bueller Jr misses with some punches.
Lang cracks Bueller Jr with a nice body shot.
Bueller Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Bueller Jr misses with the head strike.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Bueller Jr avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Bueller Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang stalling in the clinch but Bueller Jr improves position.
Bueller Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bueller Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lang's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bueller Jr fails to land.
Bueller Jr tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Bueller Jr back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bueller Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bueller Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lang's efforts to push away.
Bueller Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueller Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lang up against the cage.
Bueller Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lang misses with some punches.
Lang is trying to push Bueller Jr away but Bueller Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bueller Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bueller Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueller Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller Jr is working Lang over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bueller Jr as Lang tries to tie him up.
Bueller Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang blocks a body shot from Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr misses with a body punch.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueller Jr lands an uppercut.
Bueller Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lang or not.
Bueller Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bueller Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Bueller Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bueller Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bueller Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang is looking to break free of the clinch but Bueller Jr has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bueller Jr.
Lang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bueller Jr has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Bueller Jr.
Lang blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr misses with the head strike.
Bueller Jr prevents a body shot from Lang.
Bueller Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueller Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Bueller Jr letting Lang take a breather here.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bueller Jr misses with some punches.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bueller Jr misses with a body punch.
Lang trying to control the position but instead, Bueller Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lang into the cage.
Bueller Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bueller Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Bueller Jr controls the action.
Bueller Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ferris Bueller Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Bueller Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr prevents a body shot from Lang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bueller Jr.
Lang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bueller Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bueller Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang tries to break free but Bueller Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang blocking some punches.
Bueller Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang is trying to break the clinch but Bueller Jr has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Bueller Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang trying to control the position but instead, Bueller Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lang into the cage.
Lang effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Bueller Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Bueller Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Lang tries a body shot but Bueller Jr blocks it.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bueller Jr misses with a body punch.
Lang blocks a body shot from Bueller Jr.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bueller Jr prevents Lang from breaking the clinch.
Bueller Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bueller Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lang blocking some punches.
Bueller Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Bueller Jr.
Bueller Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang misses with some punches.
Bueller Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Bueller Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bueller Jr blocks a body shot from Lang.
Bueller Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
Bueller Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bueller Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Lang is looking to break free of the clinch but Bueller Jr has double underhooks.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Bueller Jr misses with the head strike.
Lang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueller Jr misses with the head strike.
Bueller Jr gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bueller Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Lang looking to slow down the pace here.
Bueller Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang looking to stall.
Bueller Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lang's efforts to push away.
Lang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bueller Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bueller Jr misses with a body punch.
Bueller Jr lands with a left to the head.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Bueller Jr.
Lang trying to control the position but instead, Bueller Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lang into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueller Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueller Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bueller Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bueller Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang looking to slow down the pace here.
Lang is trying to break the clinch but Bueller Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Bueller Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang working aggressively here.
Bueller Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bueller Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mark Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bueller Jr scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ferris Bueller Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bueller Jr 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferris Bueller Jr!
Ferris Bueller Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.