PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donald Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clubber Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pierce
vs
Lang

202 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 4 - 1

175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Pierce!
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, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierce circles away.

Lang clinches with his opponent.
Lang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pierce's defenses.

It looks like Donald Pierce has been cut.
Lang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pierce has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lang after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Lang.

Lang breaks the clinch.
Lang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pierce counters with a left and a right that stings Lang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lang is defended easily by Pierce.
Pierce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pierce slaps away a takedown attempt from Lang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pierce is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierce tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lang has a takedown stuffed.
Donald Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clubber Lang.
Lang looks winded!

Lang has closed the distance and engaged Pierce in a clinch.
Lang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pierce prevents it.
Pierce is looking for a takedown.

Pierce ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pierce no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang throwing strikes but missing.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lang stands and throws Pierce's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pierce is looking to regain half guard here but Lang keeps moving and retains side control.
Lang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Pierce defending against the ground and pound.
Lang throws an elbow but Pierce slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Pierce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Pierce shoots in and bounces Lang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lang has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pierce has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Pierce pulls guard.
Pierce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lang throws a big right hand that misses.
Lang throws a strike but Pierce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pierce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Lang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pierce chips away with some ground and pound.
Lang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierce connects with a couple of short punches.

Pierce decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lang, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clubber Lang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donald Pierce's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pierce but Pierce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Pierce scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Pierce is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lang is looking to improve his position.
Lang looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pierce is trying to work for a kimura but Lang is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pierce stands up out of the half guard.
Lang is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pierce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pierce is looking for a counter combo.
Lang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lang wants it to stay on the feet.
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pierce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pierce seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Donald Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clubber Lang.
Pierce misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pierce takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierce closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the cage.
Lang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pierce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pierce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lang smiles and moves away.
Donald Pierce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lang takes a swing at Pierce's ribcage but misses.
Pierce throws a big counter combination but Lang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Lang.
Pierce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lang swivels and escapes.
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.

Lang darts in and clinches Pierce up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lang.

Pierce jumps into guard, dragging Lang to the mat.
Lang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierce is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pierce seems keen to control Lang's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang shoots for a takedown but Pierce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierce is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lang.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pierce.

Pierce gets tackled into the cage by Lang. Lang maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierce jumps guard but Lang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lang tries to pull guard but Pierce holds him up against the cage and eventually Lang drops back down to his feet.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Donald Pierce will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donald Pierce's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pierce darts in looking for a takedown but Lang gets double underhooks and turns Pierce into the cage.
Donald Pierce is winning the standup battle so far.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lang! Pierce is out on his feet! Lang rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pierce is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pierce is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clubber Lang!