PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Thomason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomason is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die. Mathias Thomason is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cage
vs
Thomason

182 cm
23
199 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

191 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathias Thomason!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Thomason does no damage.
Thomason avoids the head kick by Cage.
A good leg kick by Cage.
Thomason throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomason.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thomason.
Thomason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cage. Cage obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomason shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense.
Thomason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage throws a predictable looking body shot

so Thomason counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Cage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomason throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Thomason from controlling successfully.
Thomason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomason wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Thomason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomason wants to pass the guard but Cage is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cage is pulling down on Thomason's head to control his posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Thomason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Thomason walks into a jab.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomason misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomason throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thomason really felt that one!
Thomason looks gassed!
Thomason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomason.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Cage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomason doesn't seem phased though.
Thomason shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Thomason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Thomason.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cage counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Cage.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Thomason sees coming a mile off.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomason has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage throws a shot to the body.
Thomason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with an inside leg kick.
Cage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomason looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Cage dips to his left and cracks Thomason with an uppercut!
Cage lands with a right hand.

Thomason looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cage!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomason wants to control the pace but Cage is squirming around nicely.
Thomason tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage tries to lock up and control but Thomason gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cage - that will leave a mark!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cage.
Thomason misses with a low kick.
Thomason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cage. Cage obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cage.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomason. Thomason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Thomason on that attempt.
Thomason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomason avoids the body shot from Cage.
Thomason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomason is breathing heavily.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
Thomason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thomason tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomason thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage cracks Thomason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mathias Thomason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cage connects with a body shot.
Cage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cage counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomason shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Thomason.
Thomason misses with a takedown attempt - Cage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cage swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomason fails to land with a series of punches.
Cage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cage scores with a jab to the body.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Thomason saw that one coming.
Cage lands a nice hook to Thomason's body. Thomason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
Thomason shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense.
Cage avoids the body shot from Thomason.
Thomason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomason takes one to the side of the head.
Thomason 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 Thomason off to one side.
Thomason tries to bum rush Cage with a series of wild strikes but Cage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomason misses with a wild body shot.
Cage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomason has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cage.
Cage swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from Thomason misses.
Thomason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Thomason checks a low kick from Cage.
Cage punishes Thomason's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Thomason drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomason trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage is pulling down on Thomason's head. It's preventing any offense from Thomason, at least for the moment.
Thomason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage has control of Thomason's left arm, preventing Thomason from doing any damage.
Cage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cage tries to get out of the position.
Thomason trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomason. That did some damage!
Thomason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomason thinking.
Thomason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomason misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomason shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Thomason.
Cage throws a head kick that misses
and Thomason counters with a nice leg kick.
Thomason is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cage rather than just go for the knockout.
Thomason has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a good low kick that Thomason was not able to check.
Cage tries to bum rush Thomason with a series of wild strikes but Thomason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Cage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomason.
Thomason digs a good hook to Cage's body.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomason.
Cage lands a with a good body shot.
Thomason tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
Thomason throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomason.
Cage feints and then cracks Thomason's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomason down.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomason.
Thomason walks into a stiff left hand from Cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cage keeps Thomason at a distance using the push kick.
Thomason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cage. Thomason shrugs it off though.
Thomason avoids the head kick by Cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cage.
Cage's corner calls for a 1-2. Cage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomason.
Nice straight punches there by Cage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cage.
A punch combination from Cage misses.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Thomason fails with the takedown.
Thomason 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 Thomason off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.

Thomason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomason trying to control from half guard but Cage is working away.
Thomason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cage kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thomason tries to pass to full mount but Cage defends it.
Thomason is tying to control. Cage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomason slows the pace down in half guard.
Cage is trying to control but can't.
Mathias Thomason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Thomason has a takedown stuffed.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cage, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!