PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wiggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

StPierre
vs
Wiggs

175 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wiggs!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierre shoots in for a takedown but Wiggs shows good takedown defense.
Wiggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by StPierre.
StPierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Wiggs darts in and clinches StPierre up against the cage.
StPierre slows down the pace here.
StPierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wiggs breaks the clinch.
StPierre shoots in and drives through. Wiggs sprawls well.
StPierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wiggs tries to avoid it but StPierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wiggs to the ground. Wiggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wiggs stuffs the takedown attempt from StPierre. StPierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Wiggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiggs thuds his right hand into StPierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wiggs scores with the left hand. StPierre knows he should have avoided that one.
StPierre shoots for a takedown but Wiggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wiggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Wiggs.

StPierre is rocked!
StPierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wiggs 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.
Oh StPierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiggs throws a nice looking combination but StPierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wiggs.
Wiggs throws a nice looking combination but StPierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Wiggs takes the fight into the clinch.
StPierre seems to have got his legs back now.
StPierre throws a head punch that misses.
Wiggs prevents a takedown attempt there.

Wiggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiggs throws a head kick that half lands.
Wiggs misses with a double jab.
John Wiggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of StPierre's head.
Wiggs misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs throws a series of punches but StPierre avoids them all with ease.
StPierre slips a jab and a cross from Wiggs.
StPierre clinches but Wiggs breaks the clinch

and Wiggs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wiggs.
StPierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wiggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
StPierre has Wiggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
StPierre is breathing heavily.
StPierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiggs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
StPierre stalling in the clinch but Wiggs improves position.

Wiggs manages to break the clinch.
Wiggs throws a nice looking combination but StPierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiggs tries a head kick but it misses.

Wiggs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wiggs is pressed up against the cage. StPierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wiggs down to the mat. Wiggs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wiggs drops StPierre with a left right combo! Wiggs follows him down to the ground into side control.
StPierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wiggs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wiggs decides to stand up, so the ref orders StPierre to his feet.

Wiggs takes the fight into the clinch.
StPierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wiggs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
StPierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Wiggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

A big head kick from Wiggs and StPierre is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Wiggs tries to stand but StPierre is controlling from the bottom.
StPierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wiggs has passed into side control.
StPierre is trying to improve his position.

Wiggs decides to stand back up. Wiggs steps back and let's StPierre get back to his feet.
StPierre tries for a takedown but Wiggs circles away easily

and Wiggs counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierre has had enough of the clinch but Wiggs keeps him there for the moment.

Wiggs breaks the clinch.
StPierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wiggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wiggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
StPierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wiggs to score with a decent uppercut.
StPierre with a poor takedown
and Wiggs counters with a series of strikes. StPierre will be more careful next time no doubt.

StPierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

StPierre is trying to work for a kimura but Wiggs is defending well.
StPierre works his way into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

StPierre looking to secure an arm triangle but Wiggs defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A cross from Wiggs lands.
StPierre shoots in and drives through. Wiggs sprawls well.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Wiggs clinches with his opponent.
StPierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wiggs smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wiggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John Wiggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Wiggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
StPierre with a poor takedown
and Wiggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wiggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Wiggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with StPierre, pushing him back against the cage.

Wiggs manages to break the clinch.
Wiggs throws a series of punches but StPierre moves out of range.
Wiggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
StPierre misses with a takedown
and Wiggs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wiggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wiggs throws a body kick that misses.
Wiggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiggs as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - StPierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

StPierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wiggs to the mat! Wiggs manages to get full guard.
Wiggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst StPierre is controlling him.
StPierre looking to pass the guard.
StPierre throwing strikes from guard but Wiggs blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPierre controls from within his opponent's guard.

StPierre has gone for a leg lock! Wiggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into StPierre's guard.
Wiggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wiggs won't allow StPierre to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wiggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
StPierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

StPierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wiggs is looking to stand up but StPierre won't let him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
StPierre misses with a takedown attempt

and Wiggs counters by clinching up.
StPierre trying to stall but Wiggs improves his position.

Wiggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
StPierre shoots in but no luck this time.
StPierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wiggs counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

StPierre darts in and clinches Wiggs up against the cage.
StPierre tries to pull guard but Wiggs won't allow it.
StPierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Wiggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Wiggs breaks from the clinch.

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

StPierre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wiggs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now StPierre has Wiggs in his guard.

StPierre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wiggs escapes and throws StPierre's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Wiggs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
StPierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiggs as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wiggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wiggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by StPierre.
Wiggs fails to land with a series of punches.
StPierre with a poor takedown
and Wiggs counters with a good low kick that StPierre was not able to check.
Wiggs connects with a jab.
No joy there for Wiggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
StPierre ducks right into an uppercut from Wiggs.

StPierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. StPierre showed some decent athleticism there.
Wiggs is staying active underneath StPierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

StPierre is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wiggs has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiggs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from StPierre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiggs wants to stand up but StPierre is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wiggs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wiggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

StPierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
StPierre looking to pass the guard.
StPierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiggs is looking to stand up but StPierre isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

StPierre postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wiggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of StPierre, into his guard.

Wiggs gets to his feet. StPierre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
StPierre has his takedown stuffed
and Wiggs counters with a one-two to the body.
StPierre blocks a head kick by Wiggs.
StPierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wiggs swats away the attempt to clinch by StPierre.
StPierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiggs.
StPierre fails to land the takedown.

StPierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
StPierre tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
StPierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiggs keeps working.

StPierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no StPierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wiggs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but StPierre is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

StPierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
StPierre taking a break here but Wiggs is having none of it and regains half guard.
StPierre is looking to stall here but Wiggs recovers full guard.
Wiggs wants to get back to his feet but StPierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to BJ StPierre.
I think Wiggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wiggs!