PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Another Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cage
vs
Guy

190 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Battle Bars Inc.

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Another Guy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cage with that takedown attempt.
Jackson Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage has a takedown stuffed.
Cage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cage counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cage prevents Guy from improving his position.
Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet.

Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cage stays in close to Guy's body and controls the position.

Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guy looks gassed!

Guy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cage is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Guy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cage's back instead.
Guy gets his hands free as Cage looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to roll but Guy sticks to his back.
Guy not allowing Cage to control his hands.

Guy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cage defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Guy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cage defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cage looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guy looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Guy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cage has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Guy working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cage is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Cage preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Guy.
Cage breaks Guy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Cage 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 Guy gets his way!

Guy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cage has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Another Guy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guy is looking to escape.
Cage is landing with some decent strikes but Guy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Guy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Another Guy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guy tries to roll over but Cage keeps him under control.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cage is one step ahead there.
Cage looking to pass the guard.

Guy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cage rolls with it to try and escape but Guy cranks on the arm and Cage is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Another Guy!