PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between nick stigs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kietos targuerie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

stigs
vs
targuerie

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, nick stigs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kietos targuerie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
stigs wants to clinch up but targuerie keeps it at a distance.
targuerie lands a head shot.
targuerie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
targuerie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by stigs.
stigs shoots in but no luck this time.
targuerie avoids the head kick by stigs.
targuerie stalks stigs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into stigs's face. stigs staggers backwards, shaken.
nick stigs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
targuerie looks to land a combination but stigs avoids it well.
targuerie scores with a crisp jab that stopped stigs in his tracks.
stigs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. targuerie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
stigs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says targuerie as he avoids it easily.
stigs shoots in for a takedown but targuerie shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nick stigs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
stigs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but targuerie swivels and escapes.
A leg kick checked by stigs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
targuerie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
stigs closes this distance looking for a takedown but targuerie circles away.
stigs shoots for a double leg takedown but targuerie sprawls well. He's pushed stigs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
stigs tries for a takedown but targuerie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
stigs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
stigs tries to clinch up.
stigs is breathing heavily.
stigs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck for stigs with that takedown attempt.
stigs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from targuerie.
stigs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
stigs avoids a punch combination nicely.
targuerie lands with an uppercut that bounces stigs off the cage and back into rage.
targuerie throws out a leg kick but stigs moves out of range and targuerie only half commits.
stigs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with targuerie but targuerie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
targuerie lands a nice shot that snaps stigs's head back.
A nice combination there by targuerie.
stigs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and targuerie counters with a one-two to the body.

targuerie has taken the fight to the clinch.
targuerie wants to break free but stigs has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
stigs keeps control of targuerie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

targuerie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
stigs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by targuerie.
targuerie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
targuerie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
targuerie shoots in for a double leg but stigs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
stigs shoots in for a double leg but targuerie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
targuerie scores with a jab. stigs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
targuerie lands a jab-cross combination.
targuerie digs a good body shot into stigs's ribs.
targuerie throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from targuerie.
targuerie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
targuerie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck stigs on the side of the head.
targuerie throws a right hand that stigs ducks under and follows up with a left that stigs also avoids with ease.
targuerie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
targuerie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
targuerie shoots for a double leg takedown but stigs sprawls well. He's pushed targuerie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
targuerie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
stigs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from targuerie.

targuerie closes the distance and clinches.
targuerie is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kietos targuerie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from targuerie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and stigs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from stigs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from targuerie.
stigs tries to clinch but targuerie moves away
and targuerie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by targuerie.
stigs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
stigs shoots for a takedown but targuerie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

targuerie moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
targuerie tries to break the clinch but stigs is controlling the position.
stigs looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
targuerie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
targuerie displaying some good clinch control by pressing stigs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
targuerie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

stigs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
targuerie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
stigs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
stigs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
targuerie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as stigs backs up against the cage.
stigs shoots in for a takedown but targuerie shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nick stigs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
targuerie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
stigs looks to clinch

and targuerie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
targuerie wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
stigs can't get the takedown.

targuerie manages to break the clinch.
targuerie throws a one two combo.
targuerie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but stigs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
stigs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
targuerie lands a two punch combo.
targuerie is working the combinations to good effect here.
targuerie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
stigs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
targuerie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
targuerie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
targuerie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
targuerie throws a combination. stigs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
targuerie shoots for a double leg takedown but stigs sprawls well. He's pushed targuerie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
targuerie scores with a hook.
stigs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from targuerie finds it's way round the side to connect with stigs's head.
targuerie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

targuerie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
targuerie wants to break the clinch but can't.
targuerie is trying to break the clinch but stigs has him pressed against the cage.
targuerie wants to break the clinch but can't.
targuerie is trying to break the clinch but stigs has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
targuerie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
targuerie has had enough of the clinch but stigs keeps him there for the moment.
targuerie wants to break free but stigs has control.

targuerie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
stigs with a lazy takedown attempt
and targuerie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
targuerie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
nick stigs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

targuerie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with stigs, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
targuerie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but stigs has him pressed against the cage.
targuerie lands with a light punch inside.
targuerie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kietos targuerie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

stigs throws a combination that misses
and targuerie counters with a stiff right hand.
stigs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
stigs looks for a takedown but targuerie sprawls well.
targuerie works over stigs's head and body with a nice combination.
stigs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
stigs tries for a takedown but targuerie circles away easily
and targuerie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

targuerie clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
targuerie wants to break the clinch but can't.
stigs keeps control of targuerie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
targuerie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
targuerie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
stigs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
targuerie wants to break the clinch but can't.
targuerie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but stigs has him pressed against the cage.
stigs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as targuerie walks away with a smile on his face. stigs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nick stigs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from targuerie both land. Nice combination.
targuerie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
stigs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
targuerie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
targuerie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
stigs tries for a takedown but targuerie circles away easily
and targuerie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
targuerie scores with a one two! stigs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts targuerie, as that shot connected.
targuerie throws a series of punches but stigs moves out of range.
targuerie lands a body shot.
stigs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
kietos targuerie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
targuerie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
stigs checks the leg kick.
targuerie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
targuerie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
targuerie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but stigs is out of range.
targuerie throws a series of punches but stigs moves out of range.
A lazy left from targuerie finds it's target.
stigs takes a jab right on the kisser.
targuerie throws a one two combo.
stigs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from stigs there as he acknowledges the shot.
targuerie scores with a three punch combo!
targuerie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
targuerie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
targuerie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by targuerie.
targuerie scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from targuerie.
targuerie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
stigs needs to keep his hands up - targuerie had a free shot at his head there.
targuerie scores with a nice strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
targuerie shoots in for a takedown but stigs shows good takedown defense.
nick stigs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
stigs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
kietos targuerie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well targuerie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... kietos targuerie!