PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Dickson (ranked 23578 p4p, 23809 weight class) and Craig Long Lang (ranked 555 p4p, 552 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dickson
vs
Lang

225 cm
26
283
12 - 23 - 0

183 cm
24
225
9 - 24 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morrison Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Long Lang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson swings widly with a right hand

and Lang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dickson is wriggling around but Lang manages to pass to half guard.
Dickson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lang on the ground.

Dickson is trying to maintain the position but Lang is very close to passing his half guard.
Dickson wants to control the action here but instead Lang manages to pass to full mount!

Lang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lang content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Dickson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang landing punches.
Lang with the ground and pound from mount.
Lang controlling his opponent.
Dickson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang lands a big shot there that rocks Dickson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dickson is wriggling around trying to escape.

Lang working for a submission but Dickson is keeping him at bay.
Lang working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Lang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang controlling from mount.
It looks like Lang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lang lands a couple of good shots and Dickson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lang has Dickson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Dickson is trying to remain composed but Lang is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Lang lands strikes to the head.
Lang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dickson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lang is working the ground and pound. Can Dickson escape?
Dickson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang controlling from the back.
Lang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dickson is in bad spot here.
Lang controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dickson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lang gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Long Lang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dickson throws a predictable looking body shot

and Lang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dickson!
Dickson is looking to get back to his feet here but Lang is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dickson's back.
We've been informed that Lang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Lang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dickson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dickson for a finish.
Lang keeps control of the position easily here as Dickson tries to buck him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dickson fending off the submission attempt from Lang.

Dickson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lang's arms.
Lang lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dickson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands shots from the back.

Lang is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lang. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dickson is in bad spot here.
Dickson is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dickson could be in trouble here!
Lang lands punches and elbows.

Lang working for the choke.
Dickson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lang punishes Dickson with strikes from the back mount.
Lang landing with strikes.
Lang is not going to allow Dickson to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang controls the position.
Lang has Dickson flattened out and is raining down punches.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Long Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lang closes the distance and pushes Dickson back into the cage.

Lang pulls guard effortlessly.
Lang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dickson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dickson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lang is looking for a triangle but Dickson pushes his legs off easily.

Dickson is posturing up here but Lang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dickson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dickson has to tap! Slick submission there by Lang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Long Lang!