PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

McWild
vs
Caine

183 cm
29
244 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

202 cm
28
290 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent
Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

Mango Nutrition
KAISER

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 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Caiaphas Caine!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWild buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McWild looks to score with a jab to the body but Caine is just out of range.
McWild fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Caine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Caine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McWild definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from McWild.
McWild scoring well with a low kick there.
Caine avoids the head kick by McWild.
Caine throws the kick towards the body but McWild avoids it.
McWild throws a right and a left that Caine avoids nicely.
McWild attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McWild misses with a body shot.
Caine misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caine.
Caine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caine lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine lands an overhand right.
Caine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McWild.

McWild looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Caine!
Caine gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McWild in particular looking to stall.
McWild missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild is nestled in close to Caine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McWild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caine is staying active underneath McWild, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWild missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McWild trying to control from half guard but Caine is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jeffry McWild wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McWild blocks a head kick by Caine.
McWild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWild walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McWild connects with a body shot that sends Caine's belly button to the back.
McWild throws a predictable looking body shot

and Caine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Caine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McWild is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Caine, into his guard.
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!
McWild is looking to work some ground and pound but Caine has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWild is looking to work some ground and pound but Caine has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caine is pulling down on McWild's head to control his posture.
Caine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caiaphas Caine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McWild lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caine takes a step back to recover.
McWild is looking to wear down Caine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Caine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Caiaphas Caine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McWild throws a leg kick that is checked

and Caine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McWild's guard.
Caine throwing strikes but missing.
Caine is looking to pass into half guard but McWild pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McWild is in guard.
McWild 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWild looking to sit in guard and control but Caine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Caiaphas Caine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caine chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McWild dives on top into guard.
McWild throws an elbow that misses. Caine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWild's guard. Nice move by Caine!
McWild wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Caine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McWild is keeping the position for now.
McWild keeping moving, preventing Caine from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine throws a big right hand that misses.

Caine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McWild manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Caine has McWild in his guard.
McWild throwing strikes from guard but Caine blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McWild missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild controlling from the top position.
McWild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Caine controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeffry McWild just wasn't active enough.
McWild lands with a hook. Caine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McWild swings for the body but Caine moves out of range.
McWild throws a low kick but Caine avoids it.
Caine moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWild. Caine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McWild.
Caine just misses with a punch to the body.
Caine connects with a solid leg kick.
McWild throws the kick towards the body but Caine avoids it.
Jeffry McWild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caine throws a hook to the side of McWild's head but McWild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McWild misses with the combination.
McWild lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caine takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caiaphas Caine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Caine throws a lazy right hand but McWild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McWild lands a slapping body shot.
McWild misses with a kick to the body.
Caine misses with a shot to the body

and McWild counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McWild wants to control from the top but Caine keeps moving.
McWild is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McWild wants to control from the top but Caine keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Jeffry McWild wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Good standup being displayed there by McWild as he connects with a hook.
Caine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McWild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McWild if he has to take too many more of those.
Caine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

McWild shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Caine's guard.
McWild stands up over Caine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
McWild trying to control the position from guard on top but Caine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffry McWild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McWild in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McWild connects with a solid leg kick.
McWild scores with a kick to the body.
McWild looks to land a right hand but Caine moved out of range.
McWild throws a wild body kick that Caine sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McWild.
The strikes coming from McWild are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McWild content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Caine holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McWild goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Caine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McWild's guard! Nice work there by Caine!
Caine postures up in McWild's guard and throws a big left but McWild blocks it.

McWild is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McWild lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Caine!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWild throwing strikes but Caine uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffry McWild showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Caiaphas Caine!
Caiaphas Caine took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mango Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.