Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC #23
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Lang throws a leg kick but Vogler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang misses with a hook. Vogler ducked under it nicely.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Vogler.
Vogler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vogler blocks a leg kick.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Vogler. Those never looked like landing.
Vogler jabs Lang right on the nose. Lang blinks but takes it well.
Vogler wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance.
Lang throwing a counter right hand but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Vogler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vogler misses with a looping left.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Vogler's head but Vogler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vogler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vogler moves out of range of the body kick from Lang.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vogler thumps Lang with a low kick.
Vogler cracks Lang with a good jab.
Vogler fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Vogler misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
Vogler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Lang.
Nice body punch from Vogler.
A leg kick checked by Vogler.
Lang slips under a jab.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vogler. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vogler just manages to avoid it.
Vogler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vogler.
Lang throws out a leg kick but Vogler moves out of range and Lang only half commits.
Vogler avoids the head kick by Lang.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Vogler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vogler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vogler is out of range.
Vogler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Vogler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Vogler moves away and avoids it.
Vogler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunter Vogler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogler throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Vogler slips the punch.
We've been informed that Vogler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lang swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
Vogler only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Vogler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogler throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Vogler throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
As Vogler looks to move away, Lang throws a big counter combo but Vogler just gets out of the way.
Vogler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vogler is able to avoid easily.
Vogler misses with a looping right.
Vogler throws a nice looking combination but Lang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Lang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vogler is out of range.
Vogler throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Vogler misses.
As Vogler backs away, Lang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick from Vogler.
Vogler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vogler throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vogler moves away from the strike by Lang.
Lang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vogler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lang scores with a jab to the head.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vogler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lang thuds a left hand into Vogler's body.
Nice defenses there by Lang.#T4#
Vogler misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang looks to land a body kick but Vogler moved away.
Lang connects with a crisp jab.
Lang moves forwards but Vogler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vogler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vogler. That's going to slow Lang down.
Vogler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vogler moves away from the strike by Lang.
Vogler lands a right hook to the body.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Vogler's shoulder, as Vogler tries to avoid the shot.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Vogler moves out of range easily.
Lang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogler lands a body shot.
Vogler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunter Vogler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lang is looking to slow Vogler down with leg kicks.
Vogler lands a right hook to the body.
Lang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vogler scores with a leg kick.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vogler misses with an uppercut.
Vogler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vogler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vogler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vogler, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler misses with a kick to the body
and Lang counters with a body kick that stops Vogler in his tracks momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Vogler there.#T1#
Lang misses with a leg kick.
Donk. Lang catches Vogler right on the button with a cross.
Vogler lands with a straight right. Lang didn't see that one coming.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Vogler slips the punch.
Vogler just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang throwing a counter right hand but Vogler manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vogler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vogler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vogler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Lang throws a low kick but Vogler avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Vogler looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vogler.
Vogler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vogler scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vogler.
Lang checks a low kick from Vogler.#T2#
A big left from Vogler misses.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang avoids a kick to the body.
Vogler lands a head shot.
Vogler scores with a nice head shot.
Lang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vogler. That one must have hurt.
Vogler throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lang digs a good body shot into Vogler's ribs.
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Vogler's belly button to the back.
Vogler tries to land a leg kick but Lang saw it coming and moves away.
Vogler looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Vogler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vogler.
Lang moves out of range as Vogler throws a body kick. #T3#
Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang slips under a jab from Vogler.
Lang quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vogler avoids a kick to the body.
Vogler loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
Vogler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Lang slams his shin into Vogler's torso.
Lang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lang jabs at Vogler's body.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Vogler's shoulder, as Vogler tries to avoid the shot.
Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vogler lands a head shot.
Vogler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Vogler connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang misses with a head kick.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Vogler digs a good body shot into Lang's ribs.
Gunter Vogler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vogler thuds his right hand into Lang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Vogler.
Lang throws a body kick that misses.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Vogler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Vogler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vogler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vogler.
Lang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vogler misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunter Vogler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.
Vogler looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Vogler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vogler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vogler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vogler misses the jab.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogler connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vogler throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Vogler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vogler misses with a wild body shot.
Vogler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Vogler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vogler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lang needs to keep his hands up - Vogler had a free shot at his head there.
Vogler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vogler throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Vogler lands a front kick.
Vogler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang throws a body punch but Vogler moves out of range.
Lang backing away here, and Vogler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vogler throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Vogler's ribs.#T2#
Lang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vogler.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vogler.
Vogler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vogler has time to react.
Vogler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lang in his tracks.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Vogler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vogler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vogler lands an overhand right.
Vogler missing with a left hand there. Lang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vogler misses with a hook.
Lang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vogler moves out of range as Lang throws a body kick.
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Lang - just one landing. #T3#
Vogler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lang slips a straight right by Vogler.
Vogler lands with a right hand.
Vogler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lang is able to avoid easily.
Vogler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lang. That did some damage!
Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
Gunter Vogler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vogler with a nice cross.
Lang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vogler ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Vogler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vogler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lang throws a big counter combination but Vogler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab lands there for Lang.
Vogler scores with a jab to the head.
Vogler lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogler looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Lang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vogler avoids it.
Lang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vogler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lang's knee momentarily.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Lang looks to land a combination. Vogler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vogler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
David Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vogler tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vogler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vogler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vogler misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogler throws a wild body kick that Lang sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter Vogler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vogler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunter Vogler!
In his post fight interview, Gunter Vogler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AFC #8
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcos.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Lang clinches.
Marcos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
I was talking to Lang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang tries a body shot but Marcos blocks it.
Lang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marcos scores with a hook to the body.
Lang working aggressively here.
Marcos lands with a short shot to the head.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Marcos lands a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marcos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcos.
Lang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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!
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Marcos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcos stands up over Lang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marcos wants to pass the guard but Lang is keeping the position.
Lang can't keep his opponent in guard - Marcos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marcos wants to free his trapped foot but Lang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marcos is trying to control the action in half guard but Lang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marcos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Lang tries to roll over but Marcos keeps him under control.
Lang is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lang avoid being mounted?
Marcos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Marcos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Marcos moved out of range nicely.
Marcos misses with a looping right.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lang throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos scores with a hook to the body. Lang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL2#
Marcos has closed the distance and engaged Lang in a clinch. #TD2#
Marcos wants the takedown. Lang is fighting it off but Marcos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lang's guard against the cage.#ES#
Lang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marcos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marcos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lang is trying to stand up here but Marcos is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Marcos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lang tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg. #T4#
Marcos is nestled in close to Lang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marcos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lang wants to control but Marcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marcos working Lang over with strikes.
Lang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marcos.
Marcos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damiao Marcos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marcos is looking to clinch.
Marcos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Lang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcos circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marcos misses with a body shot.
Lang is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Lang.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Marcos misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Marcos clinches.
Marcos misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands. #TD2#
Marcos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Lang kicks Marcos off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
David Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcos tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang slips a jab and a cross from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcos tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Marcos's shoulder, as Marcos tries to avoid the shot.
Lang backing away here, and Marcos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a straight left.
Lang keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Marcos lands a slapping body shot.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Marcos clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Marcos has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcos.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow. #T2#
Lang working aggressively here.
Marcos lands a right hand.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but Marcos blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcos avoids it.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
Lang blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcos.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcos can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marcos pushes Lang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcos lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marcos fails to land. #T3#
Marcos lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos.
A nice left hand lands by Marcos.
Damiao Marcos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos.
Marcos avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
Marcos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos blocking some punches.
Lang cracks Marcos with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Marcos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcos.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow. #T4#
Marcos digs a right hand underneath Lang's ribcage. Lang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang stalling in the clinch but Marcos improves position.
A short body shot lands from Marcos as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos lands an uppercut.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang misses with some punches.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Marcos.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Lang blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Lang looking to slow down the pace here.
Marcos gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Marcos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lang can't fight it off and eventually Marcos manages to take the fight to the floor. Lang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lang has momentary wrist control but Marcos slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damiao Marcos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marcos lands a leg kick that knocks Lang off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Marcos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marcos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lang misses the jab.
Marcos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.
Lang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcos connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Marcos.
Marcos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Marcos misses its intended target.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Marcos moved out of range.
Marcos tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcos is just out of range.
Marcos moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Marcos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcos.
Marcos tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Marcos's head but Marcos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcos jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Marcos wants to clinch.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Marcos just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Marcos.
Marcos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marcos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Marcos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lang's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Marcos.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Marcos takes the fight into the clinch.
Marcos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lang or not.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Marcos.
David Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Marcos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marcos blocks it with crossed arms.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marcos lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Marcos scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang blocking some punches.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcos avoids it.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Marcos.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lang or not.
Marcos scores with a shoulder strike.
Lang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marcos throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Lang lands an uppercut.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lang is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcos.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Lang misses with some punches. #T4#
Marcos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos misses with some punches.
Marcos tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcoss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos.
A short right from Marcos.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcos is trying to drag Lang to the mat but Lang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damiao Marcos.
Marcos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marcos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang takes a shot to the head.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcos working aggressively here.
Marcos lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damiao Marcos.
I've got Marcos 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damiao Marcos!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 183
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smiff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lang scores with a jab to the head.
Smiff tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smiff misses with a left hand
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smiff slips a jab from Lang.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
Smiff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lang takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lang avoids it really well and circles away.
Smiff blocks a jab.
Smiff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lang eats them both and turns towards Smiff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smiff on the side of the head. #T1#
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang scores with a punch to the head.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Smiff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
David Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff thuds a left hand into Lang's body.
Lang lands an overhand right.
A jab from Lang misses.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smiff looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smiff.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Smiff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smiff.
Smiff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lang pinned against the cage. Lang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Lang misses with a hook.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smiff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lang wants to clinch.
Lang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smiff.
Smiff swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Lang counters by clinching up.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smiff tries to break free but Lang pushes him back against the cage.
Smiff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smiff moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang tries to clinch up but Smiff circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang moves in looking to clinch but Smiff pushes him off.#T3#
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smiff throws a right hand that Lang ducks under and follows up with a left that Lang also avoids with ease.
Lang throws a hook but Smiff avoids it easily.
Smiff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang moves out of range as Smiff strikes.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lang misses with a left hand
and Smiff counters with a series of strikes. Lang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smiff slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lang misses with a hook. Smiff ducked under it nicely.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Smiff throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Smiff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiff.
Lang throws a hook but Smiff blocks it.
Smiff catches Lang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Smiff's shoulder, as Smiff tries to avoid the shot.
Smiff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smiff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Smiff just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang tries to clinch up but Smiff circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Lang avoids them all with ease.
Smiff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Smiff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Smiff.
Lang misses the jab.
Smiff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lang.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Smiff slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smiff misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Lang counters by moving into the clinch.
Smiff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang has Smiff pressed against the cage, preventing Smiff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang dominated that 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.
#R2#
Lang lands with an uppercut that bounces Smiff off the cage and back into range.
Lang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smiff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Smiff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Langs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smiff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smiff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smiff tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smiff manages to circle out of the way.
Smiff takes one to the chin there.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang lands with a straight right. Smiff didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a looping right.
A jab from Lang misses.
Lang lands with a right hand.
Smiff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lang defends well and Smiff ends up having to push Lang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
Smiff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Lang lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Smiff does no damage.
Lang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smiff's hands.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
Smiff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lang tries to clinch up but Smiff circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff staying out of range there.#CL#
Lang has managed to clinch.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Smiff manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Lang misses.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Smiff misses with a wild body shot.
Lang tries to clinch there but Smiff circles away.
Smiff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smiff on the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiff moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Smiff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lang checks it well.
Smiff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Lang has managed to clinch.
Smiff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Smiff.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smiff.
A shot in the inside from Lang. #TD2#
Smiff has clasped his hands together around Lang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smiff wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy.
Lang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working.
Lang pushes Smiff away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smiff gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff working away.
Smiff taking a breather here.
Smiff trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smiff laying and praying for a moment but Lang takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lang trying to control from the bottom.
Smiff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smiff working the head and body with strikes.
Smiff is taking a breather. Lang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Lang throws a series of punches but Smiff moves out of range.
Lang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Lang moves out of range.
Smiff closes the distance but Lang moves to the side
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smiff misses with the combination.
Smiff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smiff off to one side.
Lang misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Lang there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff shoots in but no luck this time.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smiff's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smiff has time to react.#ROC#
Smiff is rocked!
Lang tries to bum rush Smiff with a series of wild strikes but Smiff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smiff is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Smiff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lang's head backwards.#T1#
Smiff moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Smiff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smiff misses the body punch #KD#
and Lang counters with a nice right hand that sends Smiff toppling to the canvas! Smiff scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lang finish him?!
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang digs a good body shot into Smiff's ribs.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smiff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smiff swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Lang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang gets through Smiff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lang stalling the fight.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiff.
Smiff seems to have recovered his senses.
Smiff can't break the clinch.
Smiff can't break the clinch.
Smiff wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Lang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiff.
Smiff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
David Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.#KD#
Lang drops Smiff onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smiff is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smiff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lang creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smiff with a big uppercut! Smiff tries to clinch up but Lang pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smiff to the mat! Smiff covers up and Lang unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Lang!
A relieved looking David Lang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 179
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
A left lands for Hunt.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt defending well as Lang loads up on a big left hand.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Lang clinches up against the cage.
Lang has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lang misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Lang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Lang cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lang throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Lang swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Lang throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lang misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt wants to break free but Lang has control.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action. #BC#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hunt counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Lang avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang lands with a nice body punch.
David Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Lang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lang as Hunt tries to tie him up.
Hunt gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Lang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Lang.#CL2#
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Lang is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lang has his back to the cage.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lang misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Lang moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back. #T4#
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Lang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Lang blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang throws a good cross that connects.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lang throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Lang throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hunt slips under a jab from Lang.
Lang throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.#CL2#
Lang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang lands a left hand.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lang tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lang prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Hunt jumps guard but Lang stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Lang won't allow it.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Lang misses the jab.
Hunt moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang misses with a straight left.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lang on the side of the head.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Lang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lang there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Good exchange - Lang coming out on top.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt wants to clinch but Lang slips to the side
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Lang slips a straight right by Hunt.
Lang throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
A left lands for Hunt.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lang's calf.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Lang is rocked!
Hunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunt is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Lang flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lang is out cold! Hunt holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Hunt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Paul Hunt waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 175
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built thows a body kick. Lang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lang throws a series of punches but Built moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Built misses.
Lang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Built avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Built was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Built slips under a jab.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang slips under a jab from Built.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot lands for Lang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.#T1#
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Built looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Lang misses.
Built takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Built thinks about the counter body kick.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built tries to move into range but Lang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Built tries to move into range but Lang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built ducks right into an uppercut from Lang.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Lang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Built stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Built throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang misses with a jab to the body
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
A jab from Lang misses.
Built is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Built on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Built tries to land a leg kick but Lang saw it coming and moves away.
Built lands with a cross.
Built walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Lang.
Good shot there by Built.
Built misses with a straight left.
Built slips a jab from Lang.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang misses with a hook.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Lang cracks Built with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Built throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Built misses with a head kick.
Lang throws a series of punches but Built moves out of range.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lang avoids a kick to the body.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Built is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lang with a body shot.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built cracks the inside of Lang's front leg.
Lang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Built thuds his shin into the meat of Lang's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built feints a counter leg kick.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lang throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Built avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang misses the jab.
Built takes one to the side of the head.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Built can do to turn this around?
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Lang avoids the head kick by Built.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Built wants to land a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lang has time to react.#ROC2#
Lang is rocked!
Built throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Lang crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pa‘Akea Built!
Our winner, Pa‘Akea Built, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 170
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Lang misses with the combination.
Lang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz scores with a one two! Lang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Donk. Diaz catches Lang right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Lang is rocked!
Lang misses with a double jab.
Oh Lang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Diaz comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lang falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lang was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 167
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shoe walks into a stiff left hand from Lang.
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang checks the leg kick.
Lang cracks Shoe with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang lands with an uppercut that bounces Shoe off the cage and back into range.
Shoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lang if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Shoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shoe.
Lang tests Shoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang lands with a nice combination. Shoe backs away looking to recover.
Shoe staying out of range there.#T1#
Lang with a hook.
Lang throws a right hand that Shoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Shoe also avoids with ease.
Lang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shoe backs up against the cage.
Shoe throws a right and a left that Lang avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lang takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Shoe is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.#T2#
Shoe takes one to the chin there.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Shoe throws out a counter right but Lang avoids it with no problem.
Lang misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Lang misses.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Lang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoe throws a wild body kick that Lang sees coming a mile off.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Shoe moves away from the strike by Lang.
Lang with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
A little jabbing left from Shoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shoe lands a leg kick that knocks Lang off balance momentarily.#T3#
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Shoe slips under a jab from Lang.
Shoe thuds his shin into the meat of Lang's side.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoe has time to react.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Lang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shoe.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Lang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.#T4#
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoe on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Shoe.
Lang throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
Lang cracks Shoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang dominated that 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.
#R2#
Lang connects with a jab.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang throws a big counter combination but Shoe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoe's head backwards.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Lang.
Shoe misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Shoe's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shoe slips under a jab.
Shoe slips a straight right by Lang.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shoe lands with a cross. #T1#
Shoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lang lands a lovely overhand right.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Lang walks into a left hand.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Lang throws a good cross that connects.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Lang finds it's target.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Lang misses.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Lang works the jab nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shoe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lang has got the better of the exchanges.
Lang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoe in his tracks.
Lang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shoe thumps Lang with a low kick.
Lang blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoe can do to turn this around?
Lang tries to bum rush Shoe with a series of wild strikes but Shoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Lang blocks the low kick.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
Jab by Lang.
Lang scores with a jab.
Lang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big right from Lang misses.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Shoe lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Lang connects with a right hand. Shoe shakes it off.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang misses the jab.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Shoe saw that one coming.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
Shoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shoe, right into the meat.
Shoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang with a hook.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Lang misses.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoe.
Shoe feints and then cracks Lang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lang down.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Lang digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lang's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang 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.
#R3#
Lang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Lang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoe is just out of range.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang scores with a body shot.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Lang has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Shoe drives through and clinches with Lang against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
Shoe is trying to stall.
Shoe working aggressively here. #T1#
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shoe tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Shoe looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang blocks a body shot from Shoe.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Shoe lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Lang. #BC2#
Shoe breaks from the clinch.
Lang's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Shoe lunges at Lang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lang's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe misses the jab.
Shoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lang moves out of range of the leg kick from Shoe.
Lang cracks Shoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shoe throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Lang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lang checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected. #T3#
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Shoe saw that one coming.
And Shoe responds with a good body kick, but Lang manages to step out the way in time.
Shoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Shoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lang.
Lang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shoe walks into a left hand.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Lang got wobbled bad by a big combination! Shoe presses forward with punches and knees until Lang stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Lang closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gum Shoe thanked ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMAHelsinki - 163
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Lang lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Diaz slips a jab from Lang.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lang on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Lang as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lang throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Lang defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Lang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lang jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
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!
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Lang throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Diaz is looking to wear down Lang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lang misses with a double jab.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Lang swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Lang closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz is working Lang over against the cage.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Lang looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Lang misses with the head strike. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Lang's belly button to the back.
A big right from Diaz misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz blocks a jab.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Lang lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lang misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Lang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Lang feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Lang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Lang.
Lang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lang throws a monster overhand right that drops Diaz! Lang follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang is the new welterweight champion!
David Lang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMANIAK 50
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Arcuri moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Lang swings widly with a right hand
and Arcuri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Arcuri instigates a clinch.
Arcuri working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
Arcuri gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Arcuri.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri.
Lang blocking some punches.
A short right from Arcuri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arcuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri blocking some punches. #T1#
Arcuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Arcuri digs a right hand underneath Lang's ribcage. Lang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arcuri lands a left hand.
Lang lands with a left to the head.
Arcuri pushes Lang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Lang pushes Arcuri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Lang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lang.
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!
Arcuri scores with a shoulder strike.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
A short right from Arcuri.
We've been informed that Arcuri has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arcuri scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Arcuri.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arcuri is working for takedown but Lang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arcuri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arcuri lands a shoulder strike.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
Arcuri tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arcuri misses with the head strike.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri working aggressively here.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
Arcuri blocking some punches. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arcuris head.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arcuri working aggressively here.
Arcuri presses Lang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Arcuri.
Arcuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Arcuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Arcuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Arcuri.
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!
Arcuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang tries to work over Arcuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang misses with some punches.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri lands an uppercut.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Arcuri.
Lang avoids a wild elbow strike from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a body punch.
Lang gets through Arcuri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Arcuri staying out of range there.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Arcuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang looks to land a combination but Arcuri avoids it well.
Lang misses with a left hand
and Arcuri counters with a leg kick.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Arcuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arcuri's head.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
Arcuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Lang misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arcuri.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arcuri feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Arcuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Arcuri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Arcuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arcuri tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Lang connects with the punch.
Arcuri is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it. #CL2#
Arcuri takes the fight into the clinch.
Arcuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arcuris head.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang prevents a body shot from Arcuri.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang misses with some punches.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang misses with some punches.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Arcuri working aggressively here.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Lang.
Lang lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Arcuri is rocked!
Arcuri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arcuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Arcuri seems to have recovered his senses.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri misses with an elbow strike.
Arcuri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
David Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Arcuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arcuri cracks Lang with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
Lang takes an elbow to the temple.
Arcuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
Arcuri throws a head punch that misses.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Lang. #T4#
Lang throws a big uppercut that drops Arcuri! More strikes from Lang and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Arcuri lies dazed against the cage as Lang celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang retains his welterweight title!
A victorious David Lang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMANIAK 48
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Lang cracks Dos Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Dos Santos is out of range.
Lang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lang.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Lang. Those never looked like landing.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lang lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Dos Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dos Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dos Santos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Lang throws a good cross that connects.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Lang.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lang misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Dos Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Dos Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos Santos on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lang tests Dos Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dos Santos slips a jab from Lang.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Lang.
Lang misses the jab.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos.
Lang lunges at Dos Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dos Santos's hand.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
A big left from Lang misses.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Lang avoids it easily.#T4#
Dos Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dos Santos slips under a jab from Lang.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Junior Dos Santos's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Lang misses.
Dos Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lang cracks Dos Santos on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dos Santos falls backwards against the cage. Lang follows up with more strikes that drop Dos Santos to his knees. Lang keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dos Santos! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking David Lang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMANIAK 47
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Darrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darrow counters with a right hand to the body.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Darrow is looking to slow Lang down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Darrow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Darrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lang throws the left hand but Darrow avoids the punch easily.
Darrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lang enables Darrow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Lang pushes Darrow off and gets back to his feet.
Darrow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Darrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darrow tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
David Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow avoids the body shot from Lang.
Darrow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lang blocks it well.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lang wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.
Darrow is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lang. That snapped Darrow's head back.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lang but Lang pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Darrow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lang's guard.
Darrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lang is keeping the position for now. #T2##SU2#
Darrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Lang clinches up with Darrow and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Darrow tries to pull guard but Lang holds him up against the cage and eventually Darrow drops back down to his feet.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsay Darrow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Darrow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lang is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shark Tank MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Lang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lang is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Lang holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB2#
Darrow is trying to get an arm triangle but Lang is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Darrow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Darrow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Darrow off and has taken his back!#T4#
Lang has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Darrow right now.
Lang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Darrow is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Lang misses.
Lang misses with a double jab.
Lang scores with a nice strike.
Darrow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darrow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lang connects with a right hand. Darrow shakes it off.
Lang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramsay Darrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Darrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darrow's hands.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Darrow drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Lang kicks Darrow off and gets to his feet.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darrow can do to turn this around?
Lang blocks a head kick by Darrow.
It looked like Lang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Darrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lang slaps away a takedown attempt from Darrow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Darrow gets the takedown into side control.
Lang bucks up and tries to throw Darrow off but instead Darrow has got his back!
Darrow keeps control of the position as Lang tries to break free. #T2#
Lang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lang staying busy and making it hard for Darrow to control.
Lang is really stuck here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow throws strikes from the back but Lang rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Lang.
Darrow trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lang trying to keep a closed guard but Darrow is proving a slippery customer.
Lang can't keep his opponent in guard - Darrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU2#
Darrow postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lang to stand up.
Lang takes a swing at Darrow's ribcage but misses.
Lang misses with a hook
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.#CL#
Lang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darrow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsay Darrow.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Darrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darrow misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Darrow.
Lang thuds his right hand into Darrow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darrow.
Lang lands a jab to the head.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side.
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Darrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darrow misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darrow has his takedown stuffed
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
Darrow shoots in but no luck this time.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsay Darrow.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Darrow's belly button to the back.
Lang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Darrow moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
Darrow tries for a takedown but Lang manages to get underhooks.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
Darrow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lang just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Darrow takes a shot to the head.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Darrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang digs a right hand into Darrow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darrow's gas tank.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lang lands a body shot.
Lang lands a right hand. #ROC#
Darrow is rocked!
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow is working for takedown but Lang is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow can't get the takedown.
Lang working aggressively here.
Darrow tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Darrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Lang.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darrow's elbow.
Lang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Darrow tries to stall but Lang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Darrow's head.
Lang is leaning against Darrow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Darrow prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
Lang dips a shoulder and cracks Darrow with a mighty uppercut! Darrow falls back against the cage and Lang unloads with a barrage of strikes! Darrow is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lang screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, David Lang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMANIAK 46
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
West with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West tries to move into range but Lang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Lang lands with a cross.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lang misses with a body shot.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West staying out of range there.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Lang throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a looping left.
West moves away from the strike by Lang.
West needs to keep his hands up - Lang had a free shot at his head there.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD#
Lang lands a left and a right that send West crashing to the mat, dazed. Lang thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
West is rocked!#TD2#
West changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Lang throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang steps in with a hook that catches West right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lang follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! West looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking David Lang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMANIAK 44'
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Mankowski shoots in but Lang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mankowski.
Mankowski staying out of range there.
Mankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Lang misses with a hook. Mankowski ducked under it nicely.
And Mankowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mankowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mankowski scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski walks into a stiff left hand from Lang.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mankowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lang defends it nicely.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lang.
Mankowski ducks right into an uppercut from Lang.
Mankowski shoots for a takedown but Lang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Mankowski walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mankowski is defended easily by Lang.#T2#
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Mankowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Lang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Mankowski shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Lang throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Mankowski moves into the clinch.#T3#
Lang lands a shot to the body.
Mankowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Lang.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lang.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Mankowski.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mankowski backwards.
Lang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mankowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mankowskis head.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mankowskis head. #T4#
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mankowski blocks an uppercut.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lang tries to work over Mankowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Mankowski is rocked!
Good body shot from Lang.
Mankowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Mankowski looks winded!
Lang is working Mankowski over against the cage.
Mankowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mankowski backwards.
Lang pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Lang.
Lang lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mankowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mankowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mankowski moves away.
Mankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mankowski with the counter takedown but Lang avoids it easily.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Mankowski's shoulder, as Mankowski tries to avoid the shot.
Lang misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang throws a hook but Mankowski avoids it easily.
Lang connects with the punch.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Lang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Lang lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Mankowski out cold! Mankowski is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Lang!
David Lang retains his welterweight title!
David Lang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMANIAK 43
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Lang scores with a nice strike.
Lang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.
A big left from Lang misses.
Lang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koreshkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koreshkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Koreshkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Lang takes the fight into the clinch.
Koreshkov jumps guard but Lang stands there with Koreshkov around his waist. Koreshkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lang pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lang pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koreshkov looking for a takedown.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards. #T1#
A short right from Lang.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
Koreshkov looks winded!
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
Lang is working Koreshkov over against the cage.
Koreshkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lang is working Koreshkov over against the cage.
Koreshkov is working for takedown but Lang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koreshkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lang after a bit of a struggle.
Lang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Koreshkov goes for a takedown attempt but Lang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.#T2#
Lang lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lang.#KD#
Lang cracks Koreshkov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lang has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Koreshkov to stand back up!#ROC#
Koreshkov is rocked!
Koreshkov fails with the takedown.
As Koreshkov tries to get set, Lang tries to push him back and clinch up but Koreshkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Koreshkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Koreshkov walks straight into a right hand from Lang - that's dropped him! Lang jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Koreshkov from any more punishment! Koreshkov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Lang!
David Lang is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, David Lang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMANIAK 40 Hay-Darrow
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Lang connects with a body shot.
Lang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Janeiro under the eye.
Lang lands a jab to Janeiro's midsection.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, jab by Lang - just one landing.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lang fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Janeiro to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Janeiro looks to clinch but Lang throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Janeiro taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMANIAK 35 - Scarface/Lang
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Scarface misses with a looping right.
Scarface misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Scarface moves away from the strike by Lang.
Nice cross by Scarface.
Lang lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Scarface.
Lang misses with a two punch combination.
Scarface works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scarface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Scarface moves away and avoids it.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Scarface slips the punch.
Scarface swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface. #T1#
Scarface throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scarface throws out a powerful jab.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target.
Scarface throws a right and a left that Lang avoids nicely.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang scores with a nice strike.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Scarface sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scarface goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang with a hook.
Scarface misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarface is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jab from Scarface.
Lang misses with a jab to the body
letting Scarface counter with a right hand.
Lang throws a body punch but Scarface moves out of range. #T2#
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarface counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarface is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scarface throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scarface is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scarface bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lang's head backwards.
Lang misses with a hook
and Scarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarface uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
A counter left hand to the body from Scarface misses its target.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarface moves away.
Lang tries to clinch up
and Scarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarface staying out of range there.
Scarface looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
It seemed like Lang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Scarface.
Lang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang throws an off balance right hand
and Scarface counters with a straight right hand.
Lang misses with a body punch
and Scarface counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scarface misses with a looping right.
Lang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarface swats away the attempt to clinch by Lang.
Scarface is looking for a counter combo.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
Lang misses the jab.
Scarface circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Scarface wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scarface lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scarface scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface lands with a nice body punch.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarface moves away.
Lang lands a head shot.
Scarface doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Scarface was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarface lands with a hook. Lang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scarface lands with an uppercut that bounces Lang off the cage and back into range.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarface is just out of range.
Lang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scarface counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarface throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang throws the left hand but Scarface avoids the punch easily.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Scarface counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Scarface dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lang stuns Scarface with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Scarface has got the better of the exchanges.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarface manages to avoid it.
Scarface takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Scarface does it's job there.
Scarface fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Scarface is looking to counter punch.
Lang throws a right and a left that Scarface avoids nicely.
Scarface scores with a nice right hand.
Scarface cracks Lang with a good jab.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang misses with a right hand
and Scarface connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarface. #T1#
Lang jabs Scarface to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dexter Scarface is winning the standup battle so far.
Scarface with a jab.
Scarface moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
Scarface swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lang lands with a nice body punch.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Scarface avoids the head kick by Lang.
Scarface is looking to counter punch.
Lang digs a good body shot into Scarface's ribs.
Lang misses with a shot to the body
and Scarface counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarface lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target. #T2#
Lang misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Lang - just one landing.
Scarface just misses with a punch to the body.
Scarface throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarface walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Scarface moves away and avoids it.
Scarface misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scarface with a body shot.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scarface slips a jab from Lang.
Lang stuns Scarface with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lang misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Scarface on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scarface throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Lang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scarface lands a glancing blow to the side of Lang's head.
Scarface avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
A nice combination there by Scarface.
Scarface avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scarface throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Lang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scarface connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang misses with a right hand
and Scarface counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scarface misses with a looping right.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Scarface connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarface's corner calls for a 1-2. Scarface obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lang misses the jab.#T4#
Scarface throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
Scarface looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarface connects with a jab.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lang throws a right hand that misses
and Scarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang moves away from the strike by Scarface.
A nice side step and Lang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scarface throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lang staying out of range there.
Lang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scarface slips under a jab from Lang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarface.
Scarface throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Scarface dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarface under the eye.
Scarface is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scarface looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Scarface moves away and avoids it.
Lang throws a shot to the body.
Scarface ducks right into an uppercut from Lang.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scarface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarface throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarface.
Lang throws a right hand that misses
and Scarface counters with a straight right hand.
Scarface avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scarface scores with a punch to the head.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Scarface bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lang blocks a jab.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarface.
Scarface misses with a straight right.
Lang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scarface eats them both and turns towards Lang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scarface is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lang throws a hook but Scarface avoids it easily.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Scarface.
Lang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Scarface is rocked!
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Scarface's shoulder, as Scarface tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Scarface is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang drops Scarface with a huge uppercut! Scarface drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lang is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMANIAK 32 NEWcomers
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Mendez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD#
Lang sends Mendez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lang is motioning to the referee to let Mendez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Mendez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
Lang lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mendez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lang dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang 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.

Event: BRFC 56
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Mendoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendoza's head.
Mendoza takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Lang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.#CL#
Lang clinches up against the cage.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Lang has him pinned against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Lang has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Lang.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Lang has him pinned against the cage.
Lang has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lang blocks it with crossed arms.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Lang has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Lang misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Lang is controlling him.
Lang lands a right hand.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mendoza misses with a punch to the body.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Lang. #ROC#
Mendoza is rocked!
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
Mendoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Mendoza looks winded!
Lang unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mendoza! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lang is unloading with more strikes now! Mendoza drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BRFC 54
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barathian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barathian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barathian misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Barathian has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Barathian breaks from the clinch.
Barathian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barathian moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian throws a combination that misses
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barathian.
Barathian throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
Lang swinging wildly here. #T1#
Barathian scores with the left hand. Lang knows he should have avoided that one.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Barathian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barathian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
Lang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barathian. Barathian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang throws a right hand that misses
and Barathian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barathian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barathian! But no joy.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Lang.
Barathian looks to land a combination but Lang avoids it well. #T2#
Barathian throws the kick towards the body but Lang avoids it.
Barathian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barathian throws a big counter head kick but Lang avoids it with no problem.
Lang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barathian thuds a left hand into Lang's body.
Lang works the jab nicely.#CL#
Barathian tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Barathian manages to break the clinch.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barathian misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Barathian.
Barathian connects with the punch.
Barathian misses with a two punch combination.
Barathian throws a one two combo.
Lang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barathian.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barathian.
Barathian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barathian throws a low kick but Lang avoids it.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barathian throws a series of strikes that have Lang backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lang. #ROC#
Barathian is rocked!
Barathian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Barathian has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Barathian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barathian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lang blocks it with crossed arms.
Our sources have told us that Lang has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Barathian.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Barathian is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Barathian tries to break the clinch but Lang is controlling the position.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
Lang dips a shoulder and cracks Barathian with a mighty uppercut! Barathian falls back against the ropes and Lang unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barathian is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lang screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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