PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kabal Labak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (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!

Labak
vs
Cage

180 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kabal Labak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Labak.
Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Labak shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Labak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabal Labak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Labak dives in for a single leg takedown but Cage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cage is pressed up against the cage. Labak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cage down to the mat. Cage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
Labak shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Labak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cage but Cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cage has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
Labak misses the jab.
Labak avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes.
Labak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cage but Cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage misses with a low kick.
A jab from Labak misses.
Kabal Labak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Labak takes a step back to recover.
Labak misses with an uppercut
and Cage counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Labak closes the distance and clinches up with Cage, looking for a takedown. Labak pushes Cage against the cage but Cage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cage scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labak blocks a head kick by Cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Labak.
Labak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Labak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Labak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cage counters with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Cage finds it's target.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Labak.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
Labak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Labak fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labak has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a body kick.
Labak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.
Cage tests Labak's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Kabal Labak has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage lands a really nice looking cross but Labak seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage tries to land a front kick but Labak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Labak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cage defends well and Labak ends up having to push Cage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Labak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Labak prevents a body shot from Cage.
Labak swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Labak pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Labak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cage manages to get himself to full guard.
Labak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Labak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Labak passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Labak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.

Labak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cage, who protects the arm well.
Labak tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Labak has hold of Cage's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cage seems comfortable defending it but Labak has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cage is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cage is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Labak couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kabal Labak!
After winning the bout, Kabal Labak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.