PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Duff has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Duff
vs
Cain

195 cm
26
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
26
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Cain!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain is looking to clinch but Duff is avoiding it.
Duff dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cain, as that shot connected.
A jab from Cain misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cain.
Duff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cain pinned against the cage. Cain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cain's waist but Cain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duff off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Duff moves out of range easily.
Cain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Cain does no damage.
Cain throws a series of punches but Duff moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain tries to bum rush Duff with a series of wild strikes but Duff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
Cain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cain pinned against the cage. Cain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cain is looking to clinch but Duff is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Cain.
Cain scores with a head kick.

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

Duff stands up from Cain's guard - Duff perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cain misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff shoots for a double leg takedown but Cain sprawls well. He's pushed Duff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cain throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain cracks Duff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jason Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain lands a jab to the nose.

Duff drives through with a takedown into Cain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cain pulls Duff in close to his closed guard and prevents Duff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cain trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Duff!
Cain looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Cain wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cain misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duff backs up against the cage.
Duff avoids the body shot from Cain.
Cain swinging wildly here.

Cain has closed the distance and engaged Duff in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Cain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A head kick misses from Cain.
Duff keeps the fight on the outside.
Cain lands a nice shot that snaps Duff's head back.
Duff shoots in but no luck this time.
Cain stalks Duff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duff's face. Duff staggers backwards, shaken.
Cain lands a jab.
Cain misses with a double jab.

Duff shoots in and bounces Cain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Duff won't allow Cain to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duff stands and steps away. Cain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Duff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cain wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cain lands a leg kick that knocks Duff off balance momentarily.
Cain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries to close the distance and clinch but Duff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!
Cain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cain tries to clinch but Duff moves out of range.
Duff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain lands a jab to the head.
Jason Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duff swats away the attempt to clinch by Cain.
Cain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duff eats them both and turns towards Cain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Duff is rocked!
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Duff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duff blocks a head kick by Cain.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Duff moved out of range.
Duff seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cain finds it's way round the side to connect with Duff's head.
Cain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Duff counters with a takedown into side control.
Cain struggling a bit here.
Cain pushes Duff away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Duff gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Duff decides to stand back up. Duff steps back and let's Cain get back to his feet.
Cain digs a good hook to Duff's body.
Duff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cain as he jumps to the side.
Cain stalks Duff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duff's face. Duff staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff shoots in and drives through. Cain sprawls well.
A left and a right from Cain both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain lands with a right hand.

Duff gets tackled into the cage by Cain. Cain maintains the clinch.
Cain is looking to break free of the clinch but Duff has double underhooks.

Cain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duff dives in and grabs Cain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cain pushes down on Duff's head and hops out.
Cain throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cain misses with a body punch

and Duff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duff stops Cain from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Duff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cain trying to control from the bottom.

Duff escapes and gets back to his feet.
Duff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cain tries to clinch there but Duff circles away.
Cain connects with an inside leg kick.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
Cain throws a predictable looking body shot

and Duff counters with a single leg into guard. Cain didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain trying to keep a closed guard but Duff is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duff gets to his feet. Cain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duff dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Cain misses with a left hand

and Duff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cain's guard now.
Duff prevents Cain from getting back to his feet.

Cain is working an open guard so Duff takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duff.

Duff drives through with a takedown into Cain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Cain wants to stand but Duff is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain is trying to control the position but Duff postures up.

Duff stands and steps away. Cain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Duff scores with a takedown into Cain's guard.
Duff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Duff stands and steps away. Cain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Duff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jason Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Cain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duff.
Jason Cain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Cain gets caught napping as Duff dives in and scores a takedown. Cain manages to retain guard.
Duff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cain trying to control the position.

Duff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cain throws a series of punches but Duff moves out of range.

Duff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cain on his heels. He'll look to pass Cain's guard now, I'm sure.
Cain is pulling down on Duff's head. It's preventing any offense from Duff, at least for the moment.
Cain wants to stand and escape but Duff is having none of it.
Tyson Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duff wants to stand but Cain is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Duff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Cain!
Jason Cain 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.