Review: MTV's 'Caged' Exactly What You Would Expect

I saw the first episode, and I don’t think I’ll be watching it again. Wes Branch just really annoyed me as he just came off as ignorant as what to do to be a big-time fighter. Branch wants to be a big-time MMA fighter, but it just looks like he’s not willing to make the sacrifices to do so like drinking a lot of alcohol before the day of the weigh-ins, and training at his friend’s backyard saying that training there is somehow enough.

but it is what it is. This I guess is the format the average teen likes, so they are telling a story about mma that the average teen feel they can understand/relate to. Good for the growth of the sport IMO and for the growth of the talent pool. This mtv generation will grow up with the whole “leave it all in the cage” ethos and “this is the purest form of combat sports” drilled in form the start

if its not fictional I hope they bring in Falcao to play with them for the finale

We just found the perfect bandage to fix his ailing heart from the void Blue Mountain State has certainly left.

I think The Situation should make an appearance in the cage. That would get some ratings.

I watched the sneak preview episode last week and I was pleasantly surprised. It was what I was expecting in terms of production, but actually really compelling. I think the storylines are all unique and while the drama is definitely induced for a younger audience, the three fighters and their plights are actually intriguing.

I’m confused why everyone thinks you need to train in some dingy gym to get a start. I’m sure a large portion of the fighters that have been around since the beginnings of the sport have trained outside at some point, or sparred outside. Its cheap, but its not like they were using cardboard shinpads or something- they had proper training gear on.

All in all, I think its definitely something I’ll watch again.

And I watched that first episode. It wasn’t that bad. I guess it’s not up to the standards of “hardcore mma fans”—you guys would rather watch Tyrone Woodley hump his way to victory, or John Fitch kick a tree and talk about Skyrim.
The show was a great blend of entertainment, drama, heavily-doctored cage fighting clips, and training. Plus, it was really cool to see a town where mma is not just heavily accepted, but celebrated. It’s really cool to see the whole town behind Dan for his fight. I wish people got into like this around PA and Ohio.
It’s a freaking show. It’s gonna be stupid and dramatic. In my opinion, its way more fun than the Ultimate Fighter. Are the Louisiana fighters better? Heck no. Maybe that skinny 135lber has the most potential. But the show is way more grounded in a lot of ways.
I’d rather watch a bunch of douchey mma fighters live a semi-normal life instead of watching them play stupid pranks on eachother, wear Octagon-necklaces, and see if Kimbo Slice will FINALLY return to the next episode.
I encourage everyone to watch it for themselves. It definitely appeals more to women.

what type of name is that for gym…these kids had poor fighting form, no strategy with little to none technique

Fuck this shit.

That is all.

IT IS ALL OVER! IT IS ALL OVER!

I’m a sucker for the teen drama, that’s why I check out Teen Mom from time to time and Maury.

I don’t know why so many are hating on the show. The drama is’t any worse then the crap that is played up on TUF. At least the drama of this show is actually their real lives. These guys may not be relevant fighters but so are 99% of the people in amateur MMA.

I think they show a pretty good segment of what a lot of young fighters have to deal with that aren’t making a living fighting. So what if they didn’t go out and find some top prospects to follow. They found a run of the mill group of fighters from a town where MMA is becoming as big of a deal as football. Maybe one has potential to expand out of his regional scene but it is unlikely. I think they represent more of how the popularity of MMA has grown and has become something that kids coming out of HS want to pursue.

teens can be educated in the fine arts.