PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Garrett (ranked 5707 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connar Cage (ranked 4297 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garrett
vs
Cage

164 cm
25
162 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

176 cm
25
159 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chauncey Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connar Cage!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cage throws a series of punches but Garrett avoids them all with ease.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garrett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garrett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Cage tries to counter it with a takedown but Garrett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage tries for a takedown but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garrett slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Garrett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Garrett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chauncey Garrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Cage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Garrett manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cage keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cage tries to pull guard but Garrett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garrett pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garrett slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garrett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Garrett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Garrett manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cage taking a bit of punishment here - Garrett scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Garrett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garrett is chipping away with strikes.
Garrett working the head with strikes.
Cage is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garrett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett working away.
Garrett in side control, throwing shots but Cage defends.
Garrett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cage down.
Cage is looking for a sweep.
Garrett working the strikes but Cage uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Garrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garrett thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
Garrett thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
Cage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Garrett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cage is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Garrett there.
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cage wants to control but Garrett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cage has hold of Garrett's hands but Garrett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garrett is working away from the top position though.
Garrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cage pushes Garrett off looking to stand but Garrett dives back in and keeps control.
Garrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garrett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garrett thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though.
Garrett throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely.
Garrett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chauncey Garrett dominated that 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.

Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Garrett circles away.
Garrett throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrett paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cage clinches up with Garrett and pushes him back against the cage.
Cage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Cage can't break the clinch.
Cage trying to stall but Garrett improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garrett missing with knees to the body.
Garrett lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garrett is struggling to control the position.
Garrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Cage tries to stall but Garrett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrett.
Cage takes a shot to the head.
Garrett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cage is trying to drag Garrett to the mat but Garrett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chauncey Garrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.
Cage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garrett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to pull guard but Garrett holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet.
Cage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garrett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garrett stops a takedown attempt from Cage.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Cage tries to break free but Garrett pushes him back against the cage.
Garrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Garrett slowing the pace effectively.
Cage avoids the elbow strike from Garrett, against the cage.
Garrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Garrett to work.
The referee is keeping an eye on Garrett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Garrett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Garrett won't allow it.

Garrett tightens his grip and picks Cage up, before dumping him to the ground. Cage manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garrett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Garrett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Cage gets tackled into the cage by Garrett. Garrett maintains the clinch.
Cage taking a breather.
Garrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garrett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Garrett won't allow it.
The referee calls for Garrett to work.
Cage blocks the elbow strike.
Garrett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage tries to pull guard but Garrett holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chauncey Garrett dominated that second round.
That's time! Garrett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Garrett throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Cage wants to counter the offense by Garrett and move into the clinch position.
Cage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garrett is fending him off so far but Cage persists. Nope, Garrett circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage shoots in but Garrett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Cage looks to move away, Garrett throws a big counter combo but Cage just gets out of the way.
Garrett lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Garrett moved out of range.
Cage tries a low kick but Garrett avoids it.
Garrett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Garrett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cage!

Cage throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Garrett. Those never looked like landing.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garrett sprawls well. Garrett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
Chauncey Garrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrett looks to land a combination but Cage avoids it well.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Garrett pushes him off.
Cage bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Garrett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Garrett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garrett works the jab nicely.
Chauncey Garrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garrett stuffs the takedown attempt from Cage. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
Cage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Garrett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Garrett stands up and waves to Cage to follow him.
Cage darts in looking for a takedown but Garrett gets double underhooks and turns Cage into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garrett as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Garrett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Garrett gets a double leg takedown into Cage's guard.
Garrett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garrett postures up and lands a big shot to Cage's brow.
Garrett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cage's head.
Garrett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garrett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garrett landing some decent shots from guard.
Garrett lands a couple of digs.
Garrett throwing strikes but missing.
Garrett with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett chips away with some ground and pound.

Cage has his foot on Garrett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garrett works his way back into a safe position though.
Garrett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garrett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garrett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garrett is working Cage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garrett with a nice head shot there.
Connar Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chauncey Garrett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garrett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cage's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chauncey Garrett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garrett 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chauncey Garrett!