PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Conrad (ranked 5910 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Cage (ranked 24948 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Conrad
vs
Cage

165 cm
20
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frankie Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Cage!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cage feints and as Conrad raises his hands in defense, Cage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage is looking to work some ground and pound but Conrad has wrist control.
Conrad controlling the position.
Conrad will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Conrad being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad wants to stand and escape but Cage is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Conrad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cage is nestled in close to Conrad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage wants to free his trapped foot but Conrad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cage controlling the action here.
Cage works his way into side control.
Conrad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad parries the strikes from Cage easily there. Cage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Conrad to escape.
Conrad controls the position for a moment.

Cage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conrad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet but Cage drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Conrad's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cage tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cage tries to move to mount but Conrad blocks the move with his legs.
Cage content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cage fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conrad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Conrad struggling a bit here.
Cage trying to control the position but Conrad is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Conrad sprawls well initially but Cage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Conrad taking some punishment here, with Cage in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage is just content to waste time from the top position. Conrad takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet but Cage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Cage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cage scores with a takedown into Conrad's guard.

Conrad uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Cage closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Conrad quickly recovers to half guard.
Conrad is trying to stand.
Cage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad is not content to let Cage control the position.
Conrad is trying to control but can't.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Cage fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Conrad to the ground. Cage is now in Conrad's guard.
Cage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Conrad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Conrad defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is staying active underneath Cage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cage is controlling the pace.
Conrad pushes Cage off looking to stand but Cage dives back in and keeps control.
Conrad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cage is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cage.
Conrad scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cage manages to mount him!
Cage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conrad is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action.
Conrad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Conrad is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage controlling from mount.
Eddie Cage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cage punishing his opponent with strikes.

It looks like Frankie Conrad has been cut.
Conrad sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage trying to control from half guard but Conrad is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frankie Conrad's cut.
That's time! Conrad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cage gets a takedown into half guard.
Conrad is trying to stand back up but Cage is controlling him
Cage is thwarting Conrad's attempts to control the position.
Conrad taking some punishment here, with Cage in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cage is trying to work for a kimura but Conrad is defending well.

Cage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cage manages to pass to mount!
Cage throwing strikes here but Conrad is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Conrad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cage.
Conrad is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage is trying to take his opponent's back.
You get the feeling that Conrad really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cage misses with a head shot.
Cage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cage lands a big elbow.

Cage goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Conrad turns into him and now he's in Cage's guard.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conrad manages to get himself to full guard.

Cage wants to pass the guard but Conrad is keeping the position.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad has control of Cage's left arm, preventing Cage from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conrad being controlled here, momentarily.
Cage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conrad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cage on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conrad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cage controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cage 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Cage!
Eddie Cage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.