PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jighston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jighston
vs
Lecter

178 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

[MMABR] WIN Nutritional

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Jighston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jighston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lecter as he jumps to the side.

Lecter closes the distance and clinches.
Jighston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lecter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jighston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Lecter.
Lecter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jighston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lecter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lecter lands an elbow inside that Jighston shrugs off.
Lecter throws an elbow that misses.
Lecter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lecter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jighston avoids it.
Lecter lands an elbow inside that Jighston shrugs off.

It looks like Nick Jighston has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lecter obliges.
Jighston looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jighston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lecter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lecter with a knee to the head.
Lecter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lecter misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter stops a takedown attempt from Jighston.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lecter obliges.
Jighston is breathing heavily.
Lecter throws an elbow but it misses.
Lecter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jighston's defenses.
Lecter scores with a knee to the head.
Lecter scores with a knee to the head.
Lecter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lecter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jighston avoids it.
Lecter stalling.
Nice elbow from Lecter.
Lecter tries to land knees in the clinch but Jighston avoids the damage to the body.
Lecter lands an elbow inside.
Lecter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jighston is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lecter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jighston is defending well for now.
Lecter has Jighston pushed against the cage.
Lecter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jighston avoids it.
Jighston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lecter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lecter tries to land knees in the clinch but Jighston avoids the damage to the body.
Lecter stops a takedown attempt from Jighston.
Lecter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jighston is defending well for now.
Lecter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jighston is trying to drag Lecter to the mat but Lecter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lecter unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lecter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jighston wants to break free but Lecter has control.
Lecter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jighston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lecter missing with knees to the body.
Lecter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lecter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lecter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jighston.
Lecter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jighston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lecter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jighston up against the cage.
Lecter lands an elbow inside.
Lecter taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hannibal Lecter.
Jighston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jighston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lecter tries to clinch but Jighston is having none of it.
Jighston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lecter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hannibal Lecter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jighston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jighston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lecter defends it nicely.
Lecter fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lecter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jighston's cut.
That's time! Jighston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lecter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lecter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lecter moves in looking to clinch but Jighston pushes him off.
Jighston shoots for a takedown but Lecter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lecter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Lecter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lecter is looking to clinch but Jighston is avoiding it.

Lecter rushes Jighston and presses him up against the cage.
Lecter is stalling here.
Lecter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jighston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jighston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lecter connects with a knee to the head.
Lecter leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lecter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jighston's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jighston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lecter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jighston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lecter scores a nice knee to the body.
Lecter tries a knee to the head but Jighston blocks it.
Lecter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jighston's face.
Lecter is struggling to control the position.

Jighston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lecter can't fight it off and eventually Jighston manages to take the fight to the floor. Lecter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jighston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lecter wants to get back to his feet but Jighston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jighston tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
Lecter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jighston dives into side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter tries to escape but Jighston is in control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jighston just misses with a punch to the body.
Lecter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jighston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lecter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lecter.
Lecter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lecter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jighston shoots for a double leg takedown but Lecter sprawls well. He's pushed Jighston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lecter.

Lecter gets a clinch.
Lecter scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lecter with a knee to the head.
Lecter prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jighston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lecter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lecter misses with a knee strike.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lecter controlling the action here for a moment.
Jighston is working for takedown but Lecter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lecter scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jighston wants to get back to striking at distance but Lecter won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecter taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Lecter's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lecter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Jighston's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Jighston throws a body punch but Lecter moves out of range.
Jighston shoots for a double leg takedown but Lecter sprawls well. He's pushed Jighston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jighston blocks a head kick by Lecter.
Lecter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lecter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lecter doesn't manage to clinch there - Jighston circles away.

Lecter rushes Jighston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lecter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lecter missing with knees to the body.
Lecter working Jighston over with knees to the body.
Lecter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lecter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jighston's defenses.
Jighston tries for a takedown but Lecter manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lecter slowing the pace effectively.
Lecter landing knees to the head.
Lecter missing with knees to the body.
Lecter throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter misses with a knee strike.
Jighston is trying to break free.
Lecter is trying to stall.
Lecter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jighston is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jighston as Lecter tries to tie him up.
Lecter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jighston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lecter is pushing Jighston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jighston wants to break free but Lecter has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lecter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jighston avoiding damage as Lecter throws knees to the body.

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.

Jighston manages to break the clinch.
Jighston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lecter tries to avoid it but Jighston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lecter to the ground. Lecter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jighston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jighston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lecter manages to avoid it.
Jighston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lecter is fending him off so far but Jighston persists. Nope, Lecter circles away and we're back to standing.
Lecter doesn't manage to clinch there - Jighston circles away.
Lecter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jighston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Lecter.
Nick Jighston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jighston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lecter tries to close the distance and clinch but Jighston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lecter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jighston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lecter pinned against the cage. Lecter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Lecter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter lands a knee to the head.
Jighston can't get the takedown.
Lecter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lecter landing knees to the head.
Jighston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lecter has him pressed against the cage.
Lecter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lecter with a knee to the head.
Lecter landing knees to the body.
Lecter avoiding damage.
Lecter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jighston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jighston being controlled against the cage.
Jighston tries to score a body lock takedown but Lecter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lecter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lecter working Jighston over with knees to the body.
Lecter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jighston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lecter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jighston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jighston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lecter prevents it.
Lecter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jighston's face.
Lecter with a knee to the head.
Jighston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Jighston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lecter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jighston.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jighston fails with a takedown attempt.
Jighston is looking to wear down Lecter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lecter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Lecter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lecter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Lecter!