PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Craig (ranked 0 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.

Cage
vs
Craig

191 cm
21
262 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

199 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xander Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Craig!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cage.
Craig stuffs the takedown.
Cage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Craig pinned against the cage. Craig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Xander Cage has been cut.
Cage shoots in but no luck this time.
A left lands for Craig.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Craig ducks down to avoid it.

Craig gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Craig trying to control the position.
Cage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Craig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cage controls his leg.
Craig wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage wants to control but Craig is keeping busy.
Craig is trying to control. Cage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cage wants to control but Craig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cage is breathing heavily.
It looks like Craig is going to stand back up.

Craig stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cage to get to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Craig. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Craig scores with a four punch combination!
Craig scores with a hook.
Craig drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cage right on the button. Cage goes down! Craig follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Craig gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Craig!