PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Jagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Iglesias has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Iglesias
vs
Jagger

180 cm
25
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

214 cm
19
249 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Iglesias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devin Jagger!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iglesias clinches up with Jagger and pushes him back against the cage.
Jagger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iglesias prevents it.
Iglesias tries to break free but Jagger pushes him back against the cage.
Iglesias displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jagger up against the cage.

Jagger has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Iglesias is trying to keep an underhook but Jagger manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iglesias wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jagger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Iglesias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jagger on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagger thows a huge punch but Iglesias dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglesias is trying to stand up here but Jagger is controlling him well.
Iglesias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iglesias tries to get out of the position.
Jagger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jagger is pressing down on Iglesias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Iglesias is holding on for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Iglesias could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Jagger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Iglesias pushes Jagger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Jagger has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias struggles to land a body shot inside as Jagger controls his hands.
Iglesias looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jagger effectively controlling the action here.
Iglesias has a couple of punches blocked by Jagger.

Jagger pulls Iglesias into guard.
Jagger is trying to control the position but Iglesias postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jagger wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iglesias stands up and waves to Jagger to follow him.
Iglesias doesn't manage to clinch there - Jagger circles away.
Iglesias doesn't manage to clinch there - Jagger circles away.
Jagger flicks out a counter leg kick but Iglesias steps away.
Jagger tries a head kick but it misses.
Iglesias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jagger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iglesias pinned against the cage. Iglesias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iglesias misses with a few strikes there.
Jagger throws a head kick that misses.
Jagger loads up on a big right hand but Iglesias slips the punch.
Iglesias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Jagger pushes Iglesias up against the cage in a clinch.
Jagger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Iglesias walks away with a smile on his face. Jagger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mike Iglesias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Jagger.
Iglesias wants to clinch.
Jagger is looking for the big counter here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias moves in looking to clinch but Jagger pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jagger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iglesias just stands there and leans against the cage.

Jagger manages to break the clinch.
Jagger fails with the takedown.

Iglesias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!

Jagger manages to break the clinch.
Mike Iglesias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Iglesias gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Iglesias tries a body shot but Jagger blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Iglesias will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Iglesias throws a right hand that Jagger ducks under and follows up with a left that Jagger also avoids with ease.

Iglesias closes the distance and clinches.
Jagger prevents a body shot from Iglesias.

Jagger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iglesias tests Jagger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iglesias is looking to clinch but Jagger is avoiding it.
Jagger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iglesias defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iglesias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jagger scores with a takedown into Iglesias's guard.
Jagger passes Iglesias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglesias is not content to let Jagger control the position.

Jagger stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Jagger forces Iglesias back against the cage and clinches.
Jagger controlling the action here for a moment.
Iglesias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jagger is trying to drag Iglesias to the mat but Iglesias just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias lands a shot to the body.
Jagger is trying to pull guard but Iglesias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mike Iglesias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Jagger.
Iglesias holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jagger is looking for a takedown.

Jagger manages to break the clinch.
Jagger misses with a wild body shot.
Iglesias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iglesias tries to keep at a distance but Jagger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iglesias gets underhooks to prevent Jagger's takedown attempt.

Jagger pulls Iglesias into guard.

Jagger is working an open guard so Iglesias takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Jagger moves into the clinch.
Jagger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jagger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iglesias pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jagger tries to keep at a distance but Iglesias has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jagger breaks the clinch.
Iglesias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jagger shoots in for a takedown but Iglesias shows good takedown defense.
Iglesias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jagger circles away quickly and effectively.
Iglesias looks to land a combination but Jagger avoids it well.

Jagger instigates a clinch.
Jagger tries for a takedown but Iglesias manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jagger manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iglesias moves in looking to clinch but Jagger pushes him off.
Iglesias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jagger manages to avoid it.
Iglesias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jagger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devin Jagger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Iglesias stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Iglesias tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iglesias ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iglesias rushes Jagger with punches - Jagger moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jagger goes down! Iglesias follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Iglesias!
An out of breath Mike Iglesias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.