PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronie Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Skog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Skog is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cash
vs
Skog

185 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
27
178 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronie Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Skog!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skog.
Cash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skog. Skog obviously looking to wear him down.
Skog connects with a leg kick. Cash looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Skog - just one landing.
Cash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skog.
Skog tries a head kick but it misses.
Skog with a nice cross.
Cash walks into a stiff left hand from Skog.
Cash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skog on the side of the head.
Cash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skog manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skog - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cash checks a leg kick nicely.
Skog cracks Cash with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skog has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skog rushes Cash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skog lands with a light punch inside.
Cash has a couple of punches blocked by Skog.

Cash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skog thuds his right hand into Cash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Cash.
Cash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skog delivers a nice body kick.
Skog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cash.
Skog moves away from the strike by Cash.
Skog throws out a counter right but Cash avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Skog.
Skog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skog thumps Cash with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skog at a distance.
Skog cracks the inside of Cash's front leg.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronie Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skog.
Cash takes one to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Skog coming out on top.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cash.
A jab from Cash does it's job there.
Cash checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick from Skog.
Skog explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skog. Cash shrugs it off though.
Cash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Cash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog throws a head kick but Cash moves out of range.
Good shot there by Skog.
Skog avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog throws a leg kick that misses.
Cash avoids a kick to the body.
Cash moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Skog as he connects with a hook.
Skog misses with a wild combination.
Cash throwing a counter right hand but Skog manages to avoid it.
Skog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skog misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Skog misses.
Cash lands with a right hand.
Skog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Skog. That's going to slow Cash down.
Skog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cash in his tracks.
Skog misses with a wild combination.
Skog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cash throws a good cross that connects.
Skog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cash fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cash had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Skog lands a slapping body shot.
Skog scores with a punch to the head.
Skog connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A big right from Skog misses.
As Skog looks to move away, Cash throws a big counter combo but Skog just gets out of the way.
Skog misses with a straight right.
Cash throws a body shot but no joy.
Cash throws a hook but Skog avoids it easily.
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cash.

Cash tries to sprawl but Skog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Skog trying to mount his opponent but Cash defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog wants to free his trapped foot but Cash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cash is trying to get back to full guard.
Skog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cash is staying active underneath Skog, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Skog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cash is just riding it out for now. Skog eventually gives up the hold.
Skog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skog is thwarting Cash's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Skog is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cash misses the target.
Skog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skog throws out a loose jab but Cash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skog tries to land a front kick but Cash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Cash was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skog.
Skog lunges at Cash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cash's hand.
Skog lands with a slapping head kick.
Skog catches Cash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skog connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Skog.
Cash scores with a jab. Skog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cash misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skog is looking to land body kicks.
Cash misses with a looping left.
Skog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skog.
Cash takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.
Cash shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skog misses with a straight left.
Cash slips a straight right by Skog.
Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Skog clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Skog fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog is leaning against Cash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cash throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog.
Skog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cash's elbow.
Skog lands an uppercut.
Skog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Skog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cash swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skog.
Dan Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cash on the side of the head.
Cash dips to his left and cracks Skog with an uppercut!
A big right from Cash misses.
Cash misses the jab.
Skog throws a body shot but no joy.
Cash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skog thinks about the counter body kick.
Cash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cash misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Cash tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cash lands with an uppercut that bounces Skog off the cage and back into range.
Skog misses with an uppercut. Cash saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog looks to land a body kick but Cash moved away.
Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Skog throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cash was covering up waiting for the punch and Skog finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cash 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.
Skog advances position into side control!
Skog has control of an arm but Cash manages to advance to Skog's back!
Ronie Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skog defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog just trying to survive but Cash is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Skog's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Cash's hands.

Cash is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cash doesn't have the hooks in and Skog manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skog working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dan Skog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Skog working the head and body with strikes.
Skog trying to mount his opponent but Cash defends it.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skog is looking to advance position but Cash won't allow it.
Skog is taking a breather. Cash says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Skog's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Skog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!