PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Caine
vs
Avery

202 cm
31
290 lbs
27 - 15 - 1

198 cm
25
258 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Caiaphas Caine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Avery!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine throws a front kick aimed at Avery's knee but Avery avoids it well.
Caine lands a jab to the nose.
Caine misses with a straight left.
Caine throws a leg kick but Avery checks it.
Avery attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Caine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Caine misses with a straight left.
Avery misses with a head kick.
Avery fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avery is looking to chop away at Caine's legs.
Caine throws a lazy head kick
and Avery counters with a good low kick that Caine was not able to check.
Caine avoids the head kick by Avery.
Avery gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Avery takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avery looks to land a right hand but Caine moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caine finds it's way round the side to connect with Avery's head.
Avery throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caine throws a leg kick
and Avery counters with a low kick, right behind Caine 's knee.
Caine throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Caine misses
and Avery counters with a head kick. That will keep Caine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avery avoids it really well and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Avery.
A low kick from Avery misses

and Caine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caine.
Avery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caine trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine tries to free his leg and advance position but Avery is retaining full guard.
Caine wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
Caine postures up.
Caine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Avery's head.
Avery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caine is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Brotherhood Gym inform us that Avery has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery looking to control.
Caine trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
Avery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Caine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avery can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Caine wants to control but Avery is keeping him busy.
Avery is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Avery trying to control here.

Caine is working for a submission of some sort.
Caine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avery keeps working.
Caine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Avery is looking to improve his position.

Caine wants to work for an arm triangle but Avery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Caine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Avery sees it coming and defends easily.

Avery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caine pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avery wants to get back to full guard but Caine has mounted him!
Avery is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caiaphas Caine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Caine cracks Avery with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marcus Avery seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Avery changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Caine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caine gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avery throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Caine to regain full guard.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Caine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery throwing strikes from guard but Caine blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caine controlling the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus Avery wasn't active enough on the ground.
Avery moves out of range of the leg kick from Caine.
Avery steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Caine. That one must have hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery misses with a low kick.
Avery connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caine throws a head kick that Avery semi-blocks.
Caine misses the shot to the body.
Avery misses with a leg kick

and Caine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Avery won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avery tries to buck Caine off but Caine is having none of it.
I wouldn't like to be where Avery is right now.
Avery is looking for a sweep.
Caine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Avery is trying to improve his position.
Caine trying to control the position but Avery is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Avery, who protects the arm well.
Avery is trying to control Caine's posture but Caine avoids it.
Avery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caine working the ground and pound.
Avery can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Caine is staying active.
Avery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caine advances to mount.
Avery taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avery bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Caine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caiaphas Caine dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Avery looks to throw the jab but Caine is out of range.
Avery missing with a left hand there. Caine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Avery misses

so Caine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Avery looking to control.

Caine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Avery dives on top into guard.
Caine managing to control the position.
Avery trying to control but Caine is working from the bottom.
Avery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcus Avery hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Caine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avery but Avery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Caine throws a sloppy head kick and Avery moves out of range easily.
Caine throws a body kick that misses.
Caine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Avery misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caine is able to avoid easily.
Caine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Caine.
Caine throws a hook but Avery avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avery.
Avery looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Caine misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Caine.
Good standup being displayed there by Caine as he connects with a hook.
Caine scores with a jab. Avery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Caine tries to land a leg kick but Avery saw it coming and moves away.
Caine moves out of range of the leg kick from Avery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Avery shoots in looking for a takedown. Caine tries to sprawl out of it but Avery keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Caine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Caine.
Avery dives in and grabs Caine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caine pushes down on Avery's head and hops out.

Avery closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Caine to the mat! Caine manages to get full guard.
Caine keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Avery looking to sit in guard and control but Caine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Caine postures up in Avery's guard and throws a big left but Avery blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avery wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Caiaphas Caine did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Caine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caine.
Caine throws a hook but Avery avoids it easily.
Caine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Avery misses with a body kick.
Caine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Avery goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Caine moves out of range of the strikes.
Caine throws a jab but it's blocked by Avery.
Caine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Caine misses with the body kick
and Avery counters with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Caine as he checks the leg kick.
Avery looks to throw a body kick

and Caine counters with a single leg into guard. Avery didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Avery's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery wants to improve his position but instead Caine has moved into half guard.

Avery is defending against the submission attempts here by Caine.

Caine seems to be looking for submissions.
Avery tries to get to full guard but Caine has control of the leg.
Caiaphas Caine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Caine is working for a submission of some sort.
Avery is staying active underneath Caine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery gets full guard.
Avery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caine manages to get himself to full guard.
Caine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avery.
Avery trying to control but Caine is working from the bottom.
Avery throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Avery!
Caine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Avery hang on?

Caine has hold of Avery's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Avery manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Avery sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Avery wants to get back to full guard.
Caine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Avery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine is thwarting Avery's attempts to control the position.
Avery moves into full guard.
Caine won't allow Avery to sweep him here.
Caine passes Avery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Avery has a hand on Caine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Caine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Caine takes Avery's back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I really don't envy Avery right now.
Caine scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Avery tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caiaphas Caine had his way with Marcus Avery in that round.
The cut man is working on Caiaphas Caine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Caine lands a right hook to the body.
Avery has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caine.
Avery tries to clinch but Caine moves out of range.
Avery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Caine. Avery shrugs it off though.
Caine throws a shot from downtown. Avery moves away and avoids it.
Avery missing with a left hand there. Caine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caine fakes the leg kick and cracks Avery in the body.
Nice body punch from Caine.
Avery throws a head kick but Caine moves out of range.
Avery buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avery throws a low kick, looking for Caine's leg but Caine calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine throws a low kick but Avery avoids it.
Caine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avery was well out of range. Poor timing from Caine.
Caine shoots in looking for a takedown. Avery tries to sprawl out of it but Caine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Caine checks a leg kick.
Avery avoids the head kick by Caine.
Caine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Avery throws a leg kick

and Caine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caine.
Avery 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.
Marcus Avery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Caine from controlling successfully.
Avery trying to control the position here.
Caine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caine won't allow Avery to sweep him here.

Avery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery 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.
Avery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Avery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Avery is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Caine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Caine with a nice head shot there.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Caine from controlling successfully.
Caine is looking to work some ground and pound but Avery has wrist control.
Caine pushing down on Avery's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caine slips a nice elbow through Avery's hands, connecting with Avery's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avery slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine advances to half guard.
Caine lands with a punch from half guard.
Avery is looking for a sweep. Caine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Avery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Avery taking some punishment here, with Caine in his half guard.
Caine working Avery over with strikes.
Caine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caine throwing shots but Avery is blocking nicely.
Caine prevents Avery from improving his position.
Caiaphas Caine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Avery actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiaphas Caine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiaphas Caine!
Caiaphas Caine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zipp Zapp, into his post fight interview.
Marcus Avery was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh man, fuck, fuck, fuck, where do I go from here? '.