PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rainier Wolfcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wolfcastle
vs
Cage

183 cm
25
273 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rainier Wolfcastle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Cage!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cage looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cage is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolfcastle has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolfcastle is on top in guard.
Wolfcastle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cage is proving hard to escape from.
Wolfcastle trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is pulling down on Wolfcastle's head to control his posture.
Cage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cage wants to stand and escape but Wolfcastle is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Cage looking to score a takedown here. Wolfcastle is defending well but Cage drives through and ends up in Wolfcastle's guard.
Cage throwing strikes but missing.
Cage is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolfcastle has wrist control.
Wolfcastle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolfcastle tries to get out of the position.
Cage throws an elbow that misses. Wolfcastle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cage's guard. Nice move by Wolfcastle!
Wolfcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfcastle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wolfcastle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cage uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Cage has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfcastle avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfcastle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wolfcastle after a bit of a struggle.
Wolfcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Wolfcastle lands with a short shot to the head.
Wolfcastle can't find room to land a body shot as Cage controls the action.
Wolfcastle wants to stall.
Cage is trying to drag Wolfcastle to the mat but Wolfcastle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Cage pulls guard.
Wolfcastle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfcastle wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rainier Wolfcastle.
Cage staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage slips a straight right by Wolfcastle.
Rainier Wolfcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfcastle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wolfcastle counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainier Wolfcastle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fighters circle momentarily. Wolfcastle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Jack Cage has been cut.
Jack Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolfcastle loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
A big right from Wolfcastle misses.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolfcastle.
Wolfcastle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Wolfcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rainier Wolfcastle is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolfcastle lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfcastle thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Wolfcastle misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfcastle. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolfcastle just misses with a punch to the body.

Wolfcastle cracks Cage with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cage looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wolfcastle finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfcastle takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Wolfcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Wolfcastle throws a left and a right that both miss

and Cage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cage.
Cage throwing strikes from guard but Wolfcastle blocks nicely.
Wolfcastle wants to sweep but no luck.
Cage trying to control but Wolfcastle is working from the bottom.
Cage throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolfcastle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wolfcastle has Cage pulled in close to control his posture.
Cage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfcastle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rainier Wolfcastle just wasn't active enough.
Wolfcastle thows a body shot but no joy.
Cage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wolfcastle in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfcastle swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Wolfcastle loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Wolfcastle thuds a left hand into Cage's body.
Wolfcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wolfcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
Rainier Wolfcastle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfcastle takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Cage slips a straight right by Wolfcastle.
Wolfcastle takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Cage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolfcastle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cage somewhat.
Cage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rainier Wolfcastle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Cage.
Cage is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfcastle misses with a body shot

and Cage counters by moving into the clinch.

Cage jumps guard and drags Wolfcastle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wolfcastle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wolfcastle wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Wolfcastle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainier Wolfcastle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Cage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wolfcastle fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolfcastle scores with a body shot.
Cage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wolfcastle lands a big uppercut and Cage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cage looks OK. Wolfcastle waves Cage back to his feet!
Wolfcastle throws a hook but Cage blocks it.
Wolfcastle drops Cage with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cage! Wolfcastle dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rainier Wolfcastle!