PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JIggabo Cane (ranked 4709 p4p, 5816 weight class) and Monty Reiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monty Reiger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cane
vs
Reiger

178 cm
25
190
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JIggabo Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Monty Reiger!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Cane is looking for a kimura but Reiger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cane to get the leverage.
Cane is pressing down on Reiger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reiger is holding on for now.
Reiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Cane wants to work for an arm triangle but Reiger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cane tries to pass to full mount but Reiger defends it.

Cane seems to be looking for submissions.
Cane wants to pass the guard but Reiger is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reiger has managed to free his arm - good work.

Reiger is defending against the submission attempts here by Cane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiger won't allow Cane to pass to mount.
Reiger tries to roll over but Cane keeps him under control.
Cane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cane tries to take Reiger's back but instead Reiger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Reiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reiger.
Reiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reiger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cane is looking to pass into half guard but Reiger pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reiger is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reiger trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Cane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cane tries to get out of the position.

Cane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reiger won't allow Cane to sweep him here.
Cane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cane is looking for a kimura but Reiger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cane to get the leverage.

Cane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reiger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane works his way into full mount!
Cane wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cane is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reiger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reiger!
Cane keeping moving, preventing Reiger from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reiger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reiger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cane can't keep his opponent in guard - Reiger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cane tries to get to full guard but Reiger has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reiger is trying to control the action in half guard but Cane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JIggabo Cane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A low kick from Reiger misses

so Cane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cane looking to pass the guard.
Cane postures up.
Cane forces his way into half guard.

Cane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cane wants to pass to mount but Reiger is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiger is trying to maintain the position but Cane is very close to passing his half guard.
Cane is pressing down on Reiger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reiger is holding on for now.
Reiger tries to kick Cane off but Cane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reiger is looking for a sweep. Cane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reiger is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cane is looking to advance position but Reiger won't allow it.
Reiger is trying to maintain the position but Cane is very close to passing his half guard.
Cane wants to pass to mount but Reiger is defending the position.

Cane is looking for a kimura but Reiger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cane to get the leverage.
Cane works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reiger has escaped the position, nice work there.

Cane tries for a kimura but Reiger is defending well.

Cane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reiger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Cane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reiger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Cane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reiger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cane off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reiger doesn't have the hooks in and Cane manages to turn into his guard.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reiger can do to turn this around?
Cane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reiger is keeping the position for now.
Reiger wants to sweep but no luck.
JIggabo Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reiger's guard.
Cane tries to pass to full mount but Reiger defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cane prevents Reiger from improving his position.
Cane tries to pass to full mount but Reiger defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JIggabo Cane dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Cane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reiger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reiger manages to get back to half guard.
Cane wants to free his trapped foot but Reiger is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Cane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reiger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cane.
Reiger is trying to get back to full guard.
Reiger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane looking to pass the guard.
Reiger has his hands on Cane's head, controlling the position.
Cane tries to free his leg and advance position but Reiger is retaining full guard.
Cane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Reiger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane wants to sweep here but Reiger controlling him for the moment.
Reiger wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Cane looking for a sweep. Not yet Cane, not yet.
Cane keeping moving, preventing Reiger from controlling successfully.
Reiger preventing the sweep.

Cane looking for a guillotine here but Reiger defends easily.
Reiger won't allow Cane to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiger forces his way into half guard.
Cane is refusing to be controlled, as Reiger sits in half guard.
Cane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reiger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reiger's back!
Cane keeps control of the position as Reiger tries to break free.

Cane tightening his grip on Reiger, looking for the choke.

Cane working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reiger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Reiger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Cane looking for the choke from the back.

Cane is working for a rear naked choke. Reiger is not defending it well and Cane has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Reiger refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Reiger's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JIggabo Cane!