PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jank Stank (ranked 5481 p4p, 426 weight class) and Connar Cage (ranked 3354 p4p, 326 weight class). Connar Cage is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stank
vs
Cage

185 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
28
159 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

KO GEAR
Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jank Stank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Connar Cage!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cage.
Stank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cage moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stank misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.
Stank throws a leg kick that misses.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.

Cage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Cage decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stank to his feet.
Stank misses with a body shot.
Stank connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stank misses with a wild body shot.
Cage replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stank blocks it well.
Stank misses with a leg kick

and Cage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stank won't be happy with that.

Stank sneaks out the side door and pushes Cage away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage has a takedown stuffed.
Jank Stank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.
Stank throws a lazy body kick

and Cage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stank's guard.

Stank is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stank throws an elbow but misses.
Cage avoids a wild elbow strike from Stank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stank prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Stank has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stank gets underhooks to prevent Cage's takedown attempt.
Stank pushes off an throws an elbow but Cage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stank pushes off an throws an elbow but Cage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stank.
Stank lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stank misses with an elbow strike.
Stank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stank is trying to break free.
Stank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stank misses with an elbow strike.
Cage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jank Stank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stank throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Stank misses.
Cage darts in looking for a takedown but Stank gets double underhooks and turns Cage into the cage.
Cage blocks a jab.
Stank throws a leg kick that misses.
Stank backing away here, and Cage unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt.
Stank slaps away a takedown attempt from Cage, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stank just misses with a punch to the body.

Stank gets tackled into the cage by Cage. Cage maintains the clinch.
Stank swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stank throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage tries to bum rush Stank with a series of wild strikes but Stank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Stank was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Stank. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
Cage darts in looking for a takedown but Stank gets double underhooks and turns Cage into the cage.
Cage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stank throws a solid leg kick but Cage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stank slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Stank throws a low kick, looking for Cage's leg but Cage calmly moves out of range.
Cage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stank.
Cage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stank with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage.
As Stank backs off Cage throws a huge counter combo but Stank manages to avoid it all.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown but Stank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Cage closes the distance and pushes Stank back into the cage.
Cage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stank walks away with a smile on his face. Cage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cage shoots in but no luck this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stank 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 Cage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cage tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage.
Cage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Stank misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jank Stank dominated that round.
That's time! Stank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stank stuffs the takedown.

Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stank, pushing him back against the cage.
Cage dodges an elbow strike from Stank.
Cage takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Connar Cage has been cut.
Stank misses with a punch to the body.
Cage avoids a wild elbow strike from Stank.
Stank misses with a knee strike.

Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Stank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stank scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stank throws a leg kick
and Cage counters with a two punch combo.

It looks like Jank Stank has been cut.
Stank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cage circles away quickly and effectively.
Stank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cage.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Stank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jank Stank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stank misses with a right hand
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Stank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cage.
Cage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stank avoids it really well and circles away.
Stank fails to land the takedown.
Cage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stank is fending him off so far but Cage persists. Nope, Stank circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cage staying out of range there.
A low kick from Stank is predictable there

and Cage counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stank!
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!
Stank regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cage's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cage in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stank tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connar Cage!