PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Cage (ranked 536 p4p, 79 weight class) and Sir Anthony Buzzard (ranked 1317 p4p, 181 weight class). Sir Anthony Buzzard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cage
vs
Anthony Buzzard

185 cm
31
185 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

188 cm
31
190 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Anthony Buzzard!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buzzard gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is not content to let Buzzard control the position.
Buzzard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cage is trying to control Buzzard's posture but Buzzard avoids it.
Cage tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buzzard works to advance to full mount. Cage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Buzzard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cage prevents Buzzard from taking his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Buzzard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cage's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Buzzard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cage regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cage manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Buzzard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Buzzard looking for a takedown.
Cage is trying to break free.
Buzzard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Buzzard keeps him there for the moment.
Cage tries to break the clinch but Buzzard is controlling the position.

Buzzard jumps into guard, dragging Cage to the mat.
Cage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage throws a strike but Buzzard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Buzzard wants to pass the guard but Cage is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cage's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Buzzard content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard wants to pass the guard but Cage is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buzzard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buzzard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buzzard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Buzzard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buzzard looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Buzzard slips nicely into half guard.
Buzzard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cage keeps working.
Cage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buzzard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buzzard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that 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.

Buzzard shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buzzard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buzzard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buzzard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Buzzard darts in looking for a takedown but Cage gets double underhooks and turns Buzzard into the cage.
Tyler Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Anthony Buzzard.

Buzzard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cage wants to get back to his feet but Buzzard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buzzard passes into half guard.
Buzzard is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard trying to control from half guard but Cage is working away.
Cage is trying to control but can't.
Buzzard controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sir Anthony Buzzard has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buzzard is defended easily by Cage.
Cage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Cage clinches.
Buzzard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buzzard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buzzard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buzzard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buzzard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard staying out of range there.
Buzzard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Buzzard checks a leg kick nicely.
Cage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buzzard works over Cage's head and body with a nice combination.
Cage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyler Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage tries to work over Buzzard's front leg with a kick but Buzzard checks it.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Buzzard slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Buzzard on that attempt.
Buzzard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cage as he jumps to the side.
Buzzard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Cage catches Buzzard right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buzzard.
An attempted straight right counter from Cage misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Buzzard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cage, as that shot connected.
Cage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buzzard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cage but Cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buzzard. That's going to slow Cage down.
Cage lands a two punch combo.

Cage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buzzard stands and throws Cage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Cage dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Cage throws a jab when Buzzard was well out of range.
Buzzard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cage closes the distance and clinches.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buzzard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buzzard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buzzard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cage misses with a head kick.
A big left from Cage misses.
Buzzard unleashes a big counter combination but Cage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buzzard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tyler Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Anthony Buzzard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Cage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Buzzard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Buzzard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buzzard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cage's waist but Cage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buzzard off to one side.
Cage misses with a straight right.
That kick from Cage tenderised Buzzard's leg. Buzzard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Buzzard.
Cage throws a counter high kick but Buzzard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cage tries to bum rush Buzzard with a series of wild strikes but Buzzard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Buzzard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buzzard's calf.
Buzzard fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Cage.
Buzzard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cage is fending him off so far but Buzzard persists. Nope, Cage circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Buzzard slips the punch.
Buzzard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Cage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buzzard checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buzzard is out of range.
Cage connects with a leg kick. Buzzard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cage throws a body punch but Buzzard moves out of range.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buzzard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buzzard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cage scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buzzard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage throws a series of punches but Buzzard avoids them all with ease.
Cage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buzzard.
Cage scores with a decent looking hook.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Buzzard ducks right into an uppercut from Cage.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Cage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
Buzzard ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buzzard.
Buzzard dives in for a single leg takedown but Cage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buzzard dives in for a single leg takedown but Cage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cage tried to counter with a leg kick but Buzzard avoided it.
Cage lands a nice shot that snaps Buzzard's head back.
Buzzard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage misses with a looping left.
Buzzard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Buzzard slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Buzzard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Buzzard shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buzzard.

Buzzard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Buzzard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buzzard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Cage lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buzzard goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.
Buzzard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buzzard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buzzard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buzzard has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buzzard dives in for a single leg takedown but Cage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cage throws a hook to the side of Buzzard's head but Buzzard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buzzard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buzzard with a poor takedown
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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Buzzard moves away from the strike by Cage.
Cage throws a leg kick but Buzzard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Buzzard shoots for a takedown but Cage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Cage!
A victorious Tyler Cage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sir Anthony Buzzard had this to say: 'Damn, bad night, we all have them. I'd like to congratulate my opponent. Goodnight everybody.'.