PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanny Langley (ranked 23390 p4p, 227 weight class) and Big Man (ranked 6133 p4p, 186 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Langley
vs
Man

200 cm
22
278 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

155 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lanny Langley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Man!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Langley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Langley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Langley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Man keeping moving, preventing Langley from controlling successfully.

Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Langley's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Langley is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Langley is controlling Man's posture.
Langley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.

Langley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Man wants to control from the top but Langley keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man wants to pass the guard but Langley is keeping the position.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Langley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langley trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Langley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Langley as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Langley misses its target.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Langley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Langley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Man has eaten all the pies!
Man leaves Langley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Langley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Langley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Langley somewhat.
Big Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Man closes the distance and pushes Langley back into the cage.
Langley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Man is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lanny Langley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Langley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Langley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Langley wants to stand but Man is controlling the position.
Langley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Langley is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Man will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Langley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Langley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.

Man gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Langley to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Man has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Langley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Man is trying to push Langley away but Langley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Man pulls guard effortlessly.
Langley wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Langley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Langley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Langley has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langley wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Man is defended easily by Langley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Langley lands a nice looking body shot.
Man wants to clinch but Langley slips to the side
and Langley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Langley but Langley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lanny Langley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Man.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Langley defends well and Man ends up having to push Langley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Langley feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Langley or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Langley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Man throws a low kick but Langley avoids it.

Langley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Man manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Langley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Langley stands up and waves to Man to follow him.
Langley shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Langley.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Langley sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Langley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Man scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Langley manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanny Langley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Langley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Langley moves out of range of the body kick.
Langley avoids the head kick by Man.
Man fails with the takedown
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Langley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Man!
Man regains half guard.
Langley slips a nice elbow through Man's hands, connecting with Man's forehead.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man wants to sweep but Langley has passed to side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Langley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Langley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Man is trying to control Langley's posture but Langley avoids it.

Langley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langley controls the position from side control.
Langley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Langley working the head and body with strikes.
The referee asks Langley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Langley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Man is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Langley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Man is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Langley off and has taken his back!
Langley is trying to break free.

Langley showing good submission defense here.
Man avoiding Langley 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langley rolls, trying to escape but Man keeps control of the position.
Langley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Langley is looking to escape.
Langley tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Langley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Langley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Man is thwarting Langley's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Langley looking for a kimura from the bottom but Man passes into side control!
Langley struggling a bit here.
Langley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Langley is controlling Man's trapped leg to prevent Man from advancing to side control.
Langley won't allow Man to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Man.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Lanny Langley!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Lanny Langley!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Lanny Langley!

Lanny Langley wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lanny Langley made sure he mentioned King Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.