PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Traven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Traven
vs
Lange

175 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
169 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Traven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirk Lange!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange throws a body shot but no joy.
Traven looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Traven throws a series of punches but Lange avoids them all with ease.
Traven swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lange.
A combination from Lange does no damage.
Lange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Traven throws a right hand that Lange ducks under and follows up with a left that Lange also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange jabs at Traven's body.
Some wild striking there from Traven.
As Traven backs off Lange throws a huge counter combo but Traven manages to avoid it all.
Lange goes for a double leg but Traven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Traven continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traven throws a right hand that Lange ducks under and follows up with a left that Lange also avoids with ease.
Lange throws a head kick but Traven moves out of range.
Traven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lange circles away quickly and effectively.
Robert Traven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lange wants to clinch.
Lange shoots for a takedown but Traven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robert Traven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.
Traven swinging wildly here.
Traven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange looks to score with a jab to the body but Traven is just out of range.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown. Traven tries to sprawl out of it but Lange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Traven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Traven.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Traven as he jumps to the side.
Traven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lange backs up against the cage.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Traven as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traven pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lange back to the cage. Traven follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Traven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lange.
Traven throws a body punch but Lange moves out of range.

Lange closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Traven gets underhooks to prevent Lange's takedown attempt.
Traven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traven is trying to force a seperation but Lange has the dominant position.
Traven tries to circle away but Lange has him pinned against the cage.

Lange ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lange no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lange throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lange has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Traven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Traven gets to his feet - Lange follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Traven.
Traven sets himself, and Lange steps forward looking for the clinch! Traven avoids it this time.
Traven misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lange wants to clinch.
Lange looks to clinch
and Traven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traven throws a nice looking combination but Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt - Traven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Traven appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lange looks for the body kick but Traven saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lange closes the distance and clinches.
Traven is trying to push Lange away but Lange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lange controlling the action here for a moment.
Traven prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lange keeps control of Traven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Lange pulls guard successfully.
Traven prevents Lange from getting back to his feet.
Lange trying to keep a closed guard but Traven is proving a slippery customer.
Traven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lange on the ground.
Traven won't allow Lange to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lange is working an open guard so Traven takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Traven scores with a four punch combination!
Lange tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Traven defends well and Lange ends up having to push Traven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Traven appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robert Traven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.
Traven throws a series of punches but Lange moves out of range.
Traven closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Traven swivels and escapes.
Lange slips a jab and a cross from Traven.

Lange has managed to clinch.

Lange gets control of Traven's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lange will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Traven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lange can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Traven gets to his feet - Lange follows without any prompting.
Traven misses with the combination.
Lange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Traven swivels and escapes.
Traven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Traven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lange avoids a punch combination nicely.

Lange closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange is working for takedown but Traven is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Traven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Traven prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Traven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Traven is trying to push Lange away but Lange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Lange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Traven lunges at Lange with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lange's hand.
Traven dips to his left and cracks Lange with an uppercut!
Traven stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Traven dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Lange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Traven throws a right and a left that Lange avoids nicely.
Lange shoots in for a takedown but Traven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lange has his takedown stuffed
and Traven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traven tries to bum rush Lange with a series of wild strikes but Lange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lange misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Traven's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Traven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traven cracks Lange with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robert Traven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Traven as he jumps to the side.
Robert Traven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Lange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Traven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Traven throws a series of punches but Lange moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traven keeps the fight on the outside.
Traven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange throws a right and a left that both miss.
Traven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lange's head.
Traven misses with a looping right.
Lange throws a big shot that misses.
Traven throws a big counter combination but Lange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Traven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Traven gets tackled into the cage by Lange. Lange maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lange softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Lange manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Traven has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lange trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Traven decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lange, up you get!
Lange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Traven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Traven swinging wildly here.
Lange shoots for a double leg takedown but Traven sprawls well. He's pushed Lange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Traven misses with a wild combination.
Lange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown but Traven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lange's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Traven throws a nice looking combination but Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lange doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Traven counters with a two punch combo.
Lange lands with a slapping head kick.
Lange misses with a takedown
and Traven counters with a left to the body.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt
and Traven counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Traven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Traven, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Traven!