PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dayne Mcdougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Langdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcdougall
vs
Langdown

168 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dayne Mcdougall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Langdown!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Langdown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mcdougall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Langdown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Langdown lands strikes from half guard.
Langdown wants to control but Mcdougall is keeping him busy.
Mcdougall moves into full guard.
Langdown passes Mcdougall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Langdown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcdougall is looking to improve his position.
Langdown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langdown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Langdown stalling away here and it's allowed Mcdougall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Langdown throwing strikes from guard but Mcdougall blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langdown throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcdougall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langdown.
Mcdougall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Langdown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Langdown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Langdown postures up in Mcdougall's guard and throws a big left but Mcdougall blocks it.

Mcdougall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Langdown defends well.
Langdown controlling from the top position.
Langdown pushes down on Mcdougall's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdougall trying to control from the bottom.
Mcdougall has hold of Langdown's hands but Langdown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcdougall wants to improve his position but Langdown is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Langdown connects with a nice short shot to Mcdougall's temple.
Langdown is keen to just control but Mcdougall is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdougall wants to get back to his feet.
Mcdougall is pressing down on Langdown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcdougall is breathing heavily.

Mcdougall pushes Langdown off and scrambles back to his feet.
Langdown shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcdougall tries to sprawl out of it but Langdown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcdougall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Langdown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langdown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcdougall as he avoids it easily.
Dayne Mcdougall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Langdown.
Mcdougall misses with a body shot.

Langdown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Mcdougall.
Mcdougall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mcdougall is pressed up against the cage. Langdown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcdougall down to the mat. Mcdougall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcdougall shoots in looking for a takedown. Langdown tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdougall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Langdown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Mcdougall both land. Nice combination.
Mcdougall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Langdown defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Langdown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdougall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcdougall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Langdown circles away quickly and effectively.
Langdown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stephen Langdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcdougall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Langdown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Langdown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcdougall, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcdougall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Langdown gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langdown is looking to take a break and control but Mcdougall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcdougall tries to kick Langdown off but Langdown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mcdougall wants to improve his position but Langdown is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Langdown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Left hook, right uppercut from Langdown.
Mcdougall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Langdown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcdougall avoids it really well and circles away.
Langdown tries to land a body kick
and Mcdougall counters with a series of strikes. Langdown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcdougall lands with a nice combination. Langdown backs away looking to recover.
Langdown tries to bum rush Mcdougall with a series of wild strikes but Mcdougall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stephen Langdown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcdougall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Langdown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcdougall sprawls well. Mcdougall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Langdown gets slowly back to his feet.
Langdown shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcdougall sprawls well. He's pushed Langdown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dayne Mcdougall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Langdown.
Mcdougall shoots in but Langdown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Langdown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdougall is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Mcdougall jumps into guard, dragging Langdown to the mat.

Mcdougall pushes Langdown off and gets back to his feet.
Langdown misses with the combination.

Mcdougall moves into range and clinches up with Langdown.
Langdown tries for a takedown. No joy.

Mcdougall gets control of Langdown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcdougall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdougall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Langdown stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdougall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langdown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Langdown with a nice head shot there.

Langdown stands up from Mcdougall's guard - Langdown perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langdown has a takedown stuffed.
Mcdougall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Langdown defends it nicely.

Langdown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Langdown showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langdown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Langdown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mcdougall trying to hold on to Langdown's head to control him but Langdown postures up.
Mcdougall tries to get to full guard but Langdown has control of the leg.
Langdown trying to mount his opponent but Mcdougall defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langdown is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcdougall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Langdown drops an elbow to the side of Mcdougall's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Langdown lands a nice short elbow.
Mcdougall is looking to improve his position.
Langdown working Mcdougall over with strikes.
Mcdougall has hold of Langdown's hands but Langdown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Langdown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langdown lands strikes from half guard.
Langdown is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Langdown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Langdown misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcdougall with a hook.
Langdown throws a combination that misses
and Mcdougall counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcdougall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Langdown.
Mcdougall shoots for a double leg takedown but Langdown sprawls well. He's pushed Mcdougall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcdougall scores with the left hand. Langdown knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcdougall closes the distance and clinches up with Langdown, looking for a takedown. Mcdougall pushes Langdown against the cage but Langdown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcdougall shoots in but Langdown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dayne Mcdougall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Langdown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcdougall throws a hook but Langdown avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langdown shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcdougall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Langdown but Langdown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcdougall misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Langdown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcdougall.
Mcdougall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Langdown.
Langdown ducks right into an uppercut from Mcdougall.
Langdown moves forwards but Mcdougall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horrible takedown by Langdown or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcdougall which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdougall fails to land the takedown.
Langdown throws a series of punches but Mcdougall moves out of range.
Langdown walks into a stiff left hand from Mcdougall.

Langdown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcdougall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Langdown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcdougall, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcdougall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Langdown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Langdown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Langdown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mcdougall tries to bench press Langdown off him but Langdown keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdougall taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mcdougall is not content to let Langdown control the position.

Langdown decides to stand back up.
Langdown throws a head kick that misses.
Langdown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Langdown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mcdougall.
Langdown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcdougall pinned against the cage. Mcdougall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Langdown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Langdown.
Langdown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcdougall avoids it really well and circles away.
Stephen Langdown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langdown fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcdougall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Langdown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdougall somewhat.
Langdown fails to land the takedown.
Langdown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdougall but Mcdougall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langdown takes one on the button.
Langdown needs to keep his hands up - Mcdougall had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Langdown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Langdown 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Langdown!
Stephen Langdown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.