PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the ring accompanied by Johnny Cage Theme. This should be fireworks!

Cage
vs
Spade

182 cm
44
201 lbs
41 - 24 - 1

190 cm
40
196 lbs
41 - 20 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage lands a slapping body shot.
Cage scores with a head kick.

It looks like Scott Spade has been cut.
Spade lands a body shot.
Spade misses with a body kick.
A big left from Spade misses.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Spade throws a sloppy body shot

and Cage counters with a head kick that drops Spade - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

Spade is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spade is still in real trouble! Can Cage finish him?
Spade has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Exiled BJJ and Wrestling. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Spade tries to roll over but Cage keeps him under control.
Spade seems to have recovered his senses.
Spade keeps trying to improve his position.
Cage takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is trying to control the action in half guard but Spade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cage in particular looking to stall.
Cage is thwarting Spade's attempts to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cage's head.

Spade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cage napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spade with the ground and pound but Cage regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cage is defending against the submission attempts here by Spade.
Spade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spade trying to pass the guard but Cage defending well.
Spade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spade wants to pass to mount but Cage is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Spade thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cage is looking to control Spade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cage avoid being mounted?
Spade moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cage is trying to control Spade's posture but Spade avoids it.
Spade working the strikes but Cage uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Spade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cage wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spade throws a head kick that Cage semi-blocks.
Cage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cage fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Spade - just one landing.
Spade swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spade.
Cage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cage avoids the body shot from Spade.
Spade tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cage connects with a leg kick. Spade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spade throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
Spade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spade punishes Cage's body with a nice straight punch.
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.

Cage throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Spade stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Cage follows into mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade is trying desperately to improve position.
Cage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cage trying to control but Spade is having none of it.
Spade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to control the pace but Spade is squirming around nicely.
Spade looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Cage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
Spade is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cage controlling the pace for now.
Cage trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spade is working to get back to half guard.
Spade sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cage is controlling the pace.
Cage continues to stall.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cage trying to pass the guard but Spade defending well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.
Spade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cage moves out of range of the leg kick from Spade.
Spade misses with a takedown attempt - Cage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cage throws a hook to the side of Spade's head but Spade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spade.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Scott Spade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spade is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cage rather than just go for the knockout.
Cage throws a right and a left that Spade avoids nicely.
Spade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spade blocks a low kick nicely.
Spade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Spade throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range.
Cage moves forwards but Spade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cage moves out of range of the body kick from Spade.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spade.
Spade moves out of range as Cage throws a body kick.
Cage jabs Spade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage misses with a leg kick.
Cage takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cage.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spade lands a really nice looking cross but Cage seems unphased.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Spade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spade staying out of range there.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spade throws a leg kick which misses Cage's front leg but catches the back leg as Cage tries to avoid it.
Spade connects with a nice looking jab.
Spade clobbers Cage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Cage knocks Spade to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade is looking for a sweep.
Spade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spade is breathing heavily.
Cage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spade keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade is trying to control Cage's posture but Cage avoids it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spade was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spade.
That kick from Spade tenderised Cage's leg. Cage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cage defending well as Spade loads up on a big left hand.
Cage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spade.
Spade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spade throws a right hand that Cage ducks under and follows up with a left that Cage also avoids with ease.
Spade motions for Cage to come forward. Spade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cage circles away quickly and effectively.
Cage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Cage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spade.
Scott Spade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Spade.
Spade shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Spade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spade throws a leg kick but Cage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cage dodges the punch combination from Spade.
Cage throws a head kick but Spade moves out of range.
Cage throws a low kick, looking for Spade's leg but Spade calmly moves out of range.
Spade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut there from Spade.
Spade misses with a wild body shot.
Cage throws a front kick aimed at Spade's knee but Spade avoids it well.
Spade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spade walks into a left hand.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Spade moves away and avoids it.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Cage and Spade goes tumbling to the canvas! Cage follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to control but Spade is keeping him busy.
Spade wants to get back to full guard.
Cage passes to side control.
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spade is not content to let Cage control the position.
Spade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Spade's face as Cage controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scott Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spade is looking to regain half guard here but Cage keeps moving and retains side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cage walks into a stiff left hand from Spade.
Spade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?
Spade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cage swings for the body but Spade moves out of range.
Spade throws a low kick but Cage avoids it.
Cage throws a front kick that sends Spade stumbling back into the ropes.
Cage throws a head kick but Spade moves out of range.
Spade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spade somewhat.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.
Spade misses with a looping right.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Spade misses with a double jab.
Cage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spade will feel that in the morning.
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spade swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spade needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cage 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Johnny Cage!

Johnny Cage wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Johnny Cage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.