PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abonniy Swastengerky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abonniy Swastengerky will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lang
vs
Swastengerky

206 cm
18
346 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

217 cm
25
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terrence Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abonniy Swastengerky!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Swastengerky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Swastengerky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swastengerky trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang tries to free his leg and advance position but Swastengerky is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swastengerky misses with a body shot.
Lang needs to keep his hands up - Swastengerky had a free shot at his head there.
Swastengerky shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Swastengerky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swastengerky.
Lang throws a jab when Swastengerky was well out of range.
Swastengerky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Swastengerky. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swastengerky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lang.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Swastengerky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Swastengerky stands up from Lang's guard - Swastengerky perhaps looking for a knockout.
Swastengerky tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.

Lang clinches with his opponent.
Swastengerky jumps guard but Lang stands there with Swastengerky around his waist. Swastengerky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swastengerky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swastengerky tries to pull guard but Lang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Terrence Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abonniy Swastengerky.
Swastengerky tries to circle away but Lang has him pinned against the cage.
Swastengerky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lang is trying to push Swastengerky away but Swastengerky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swastengerky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lang walks away with a smile on his face. Swastengerky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Swastengerky leaves Lang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swastengerky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swastengerky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lang.

Lang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lang throwing shots but Swastengerky is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swastengerky is not content to let Lang control the position.
Lang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Swastengerky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lang is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lang trying to control from Swastengerky's half guard. Swastengerky has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abonniy Swastengerky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lang moves into range and clinches up with Swastengerky.
Swastengerky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Swastengerky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swastengerky lands a nice hook to Lang's body. Lang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swastengerky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swastengerky somewhat.
Swastengerky lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swastengerky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lang as he avoids it easily.
Swastengerky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lang. Lang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swastengerky tries to avoid it but Lang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swastengerky to the ground. Swastengerky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Swastengerky with that takedown attempt.
Terrence Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abonniy Swastengerky.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swastengerky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lang circles away.
Swastengerky looks to land a combination but Lang avoids it well.
Lang misses with a head kick.
Abonniy Swastengerky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Swastengerky does no damage.
Swastengerky lands with a kick to the temple. Lang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Swastengerky is breathing heavily.
Swastengerky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swastengerky somewhat.
Swastengerky throws a right and a left that Lang avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries for a takedown but Swastengerky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swastengerky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swastengerky tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Swastengerky throws a right and a left that Lang avoids nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Swastengerky. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Swastengerky tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lang avoiding damage.

Lang drags the fight down to the ground.
Lang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lang tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang wants to stand but Swastengerky is controlling the position.
Swastengerky trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lang is on top in guard.
Lang wants to stand and escape but instead Swastengerky has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lang has a closed guard, preventing Swastengerky from standing up.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Swastengerky from controlling successfully.
Lang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swastengerky.
Swastengerky wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Abonniy Swastengerky has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Abonniy Swastengerky.
Lang tries to clinch but Swastengerky moves out of range.
Swastengerky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lang defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swastengerky's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abonniy Swastengerky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Swastengerky throws a series of strikes that have Lang backpedaling.
Swastengerky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terrence Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swastengerky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lang.
Swastengerky keeps the fight on the outside.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swastengerky throws a series of punches but Lang avoids them all with ease.
Swastengerky has a takedown stuffed.
Lang shoots in for a takedown but Swastengerky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swastengerky lands a head shot.
Swastengerky throws a combination. Lang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang tries for a takedown but Swastengerky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swastengerky tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swastengerky misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Lang as Swastengerky shoots in.

Lang has managed to clinch.
Swastengerky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swastengerky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lang gets underhooks to prevent Swastengerky's takedown attempt.

Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swastengerky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swastengerky scores with a head kick. Lang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Swastengerky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lang sneaks back into half guard.
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swastengerky on the ground.
Swastengerky working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swastengerky slows the pace down in half guard.
Lang has a hand on Swastengerky's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Swastengerky takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Swastengerky looking to control but Lang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang tries to hold on but Swastengerky postures up.

Swastengerky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Swastengerky avoids the attempt from Lang to control.
Lang is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swastengerky wants to control the pace but Lang is squirming around nicely.
Swastengerky controlling from mount.
Swastengerky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Terrence Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abonniy Swastengerky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swastengerky trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abonniy Swastengerky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swastengerky 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abonniy Swastengerky!