PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jules Langley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleister Crowley Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crowley Iv's choice of entrance music: Mr. Crowley. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Langley
vs
Crowley Iv

150 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Langley!
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, Aleister Crowley Iv!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crowley Iv closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Langley to the mat! Langley manages to get full guard.

Langley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Crowley Iv lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Langley really is a fat lump.

Langley closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Langley.
Langley really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
This has been an exciting period of action!

Langley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crowley Iv throws a nice looking combination but Langley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crowley Iv misses with the combination.

Crowley Iv clinches up with Langley and pushes him back against the cage.

Crowley Iv's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crowley Iv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Langley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley Iv is looking to break free of the clinch but Langley has double underhooks.

Langley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Crowley Iv both land. Nice combination.
Crowley Iv throws a combination that misses

and Langley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crowley Iv avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Langley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langley stops Crowley Iv from getting back to his feet.
Langley working Crowley Iv over with strikes.

Crowley Iv kicks off Langley and gets to his feet.
Langley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crowley Iv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Langley backs off Crowley Iv throws a huge counter combo but Langley manages to avoid it all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowley Iv lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Langley circles away quickly and effectively.
Langley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crowley Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Langley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Crowley Iv dives in and scores a takedown into Langley's guard.

Langley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Crowley Iv off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Crowley Iv throws a sloppy head kick and Langley moves out of range easily.
It looked like Langley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crowley Iv looks winded!
Crowley Iv misses with a double jab
and Langley counters with a left and a right that stings Crowley Iv.
Langley misses with a two punch combination.
Langley tries to clinch up
and Crowley Iv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crowley Iv jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley Iv looks to land a combination but Langley avoids it well.

Crowley Iv is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Langley's half guard.

Langley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Crowley Iv is on him like a limpet, forcing Langley back against the cage.
Langley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Crowley Iv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Langley misses with a hook. Crowley Iv ducked under it nicely.
Crowley Iv misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Langley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Langley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crowley Iv lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aleister Crowley Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowley Iv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jules Langley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowley Iv throws a right and a left that Langley avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Crowley Iv.
Some wild striking there from Crowley Iv.

Crowley Iv fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Langley to the ground. Crowley Iv is now in Langley's guard.

Langley pushes Crowley Iv off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowley Iv displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Langley throws out the jab.
Crowley Iv misses with the combination.
As Crowley Iv tries to get set, Langley tries to push him back and clinch up but Crowley Iv manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleister Crowley Iv will probably get the nod.
That's time! Langley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Crowley Iv forces Langley back against the cage and clinches.
Crowley Iv is trying to force a seperation but Langley has the dominant position.
Crowley Iv tries to break free but Langley pushes him back against the cage.
Crowley Iv with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crowley Iv is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Langley drags the fight down to the ground.
Crowley Iv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowley Iv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Langley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Donk. Crowley Iv catches Langley right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crowley Iv dives in and scores a takedown into Langley's guard.
Crowley Iv trying to stand up but can't free himself from Langley's guard.
Langley is trying to control the position but Crowley Iv postures up.
Crowley Iv lands a couple of elbows.
Crowley Iv wants to stand but Langley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Langley tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Langley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Langley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Langley closes the distance and pushes Crowley Iv back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langley prevents Crowley Iv from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crowley Iv creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Langley blocks the elbow strike.
Crowley Iv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Langley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crowley Iv pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Langley prevents Crowley Iv from breaking the clinch.
Crowley Iv lands a right hand that snaps the head of Langley backwards.

Crowley Iv breaks from the clinch.
Crowley Iv avoids the head kick by Langley.
Crowley Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley Iv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Langley counters with a single leg into guard. Crowley Iv didn't expect that.

Crowley Iv manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Crowley Iv.
As Crowley Iv tries to get set, Langley tries to push him back and clinch up but Crowley Iv manages to avoid the attempt.
Crowley Iv is breathing heavily.
Crowley Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Langley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Langley finds it's way through Crowley Iv's defenses.
Crowley Iv throws a series of punches but Langley avoids them all with ease.
Langley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crowley Iv throws the kick towards the body but Langley avoids it.
Langley tries to counter by clinching up but Crowley Iv breaks away and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowley Iv shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Langley eats them both and turns towards Crowley Iv to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Langley forces Crowley Iv back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowley Iv has had enough of the clinch but Langley keeps him there for the moment.
Crowley Iv swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Langley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crowley Iv prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jules Langley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crowley Iv is trying to break free.
Crowley Iv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crowley Iv is trying to push Langley away but Langley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Langley tries to pull guard but Crowley Iv won't allow it.
A short right from Crowley Iv on the inside.
Langley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crowley Iv is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleister Crowley Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Crowley Iv gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Langley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crowley Iv lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crowley Iv.
Langley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Crowley Iv drops Langley with a beautiful combination! Langley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crowley Iv is looking for the KO!

Langley is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowley Iv feints a jab and as Langley dips his head, Crowley Iv unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Langley right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Langley falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Crowley Iv smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleister Crowley Iv!
A very excited looking Aleister Crowley Iv rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.