Caged (TV series) explained

Caged is an American reality television series that aired on MTV from January 9 to March 12, 2012. It focuses on a group of young up-and-coming mixed martial arts fighters in small town Minden, Louisiana.

Cast

• Wes Branch (Amateur 3-2)
• Tony "Primetime" Kelley (7-2)
• Daniel Payne (Amateur 6-3)
• Matt "Danger" Schnell (9-2)
• Luke "Fabulous" Regard

Impact of the show

Although the show is typically panned by MMA fans, it catapulted "Danger" (Matt Schnell) to the professional ranks after being discovered by Tito Ortiz.^[1] In November 2012, he won his professional debut against fellow newcomer Ryan Hollis by a split decision,^[2] and now fights in the UFC.

Tony Kelley made his professional debut in April 2013 winning by first round TKO against Kody Thrasher.^[3]

Critical reception

From Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly:

From Lucas High of TVGEEKARMY:

From Stephen Boyle of Sports Illustrated:

From Josh Nason of Bloody Elbow:

From Eric Ball of The Bleacher Report:

Notes and References

1. Web site: Stupp . Dann . Although future of MTV 'Caged' is uncertain, Matt 'Danger' Schnell committed to career . MMAjunkie.com . 2012-03-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120314072224/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27814/although-future-of-mtv-caged-is-uncertain-matt-danger-schnell-committed-to-career.mma# . 2012-03-14 . dead .
2. Web site: Ryan Hollis vs. Matt Schnell "Controversial Decision" at Legacy FC 14 . Mmavalor.com . 2013-05-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140311022211/http://mmavalor.com/2012/09/16/ryan-hollis-vs-matt-schnell-controversial-decision-at-legacy-fc-14/# . 2014-03-11 . dead .
3. Web site: Fight Path: Tony Kelley continues career after MTV reality show . 25 April 2013 . Mmajunkie.com . 2013-04-25.