PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remero Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kirby
vs
Riggs

180 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remero Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riggs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirby was covering up waiting for the punch and Riggs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kirby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kirby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kirby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby keeping full guard, as Riggs tries to pass.
Kirby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs.

Kirby has his foot on Riggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riggs throwing strikes from guard but Kirby blocks nicely.

Kirby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riggs scoring with some ground and pound.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirby is retaining full guard.
Riggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kirby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggs defends it easily.
Riggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riggs's guard.
Riggs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kirby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riggs wants to stand and escape but Kirby is having none of it.
Kirby passes Riggs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riggs keeping hold of Kirby's head, controlling as best he can.
Riggs is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby blocks the strikes from Riggs.
Kirby works his way into side control.

Kirby tries for a kimura but Riggs is defending well.

Kirby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kirby tries to move into full mount but can't pass Riggs's legs.
Kirby working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggs keeps working.
Riggs is looking for a sweep.

Kirby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kirby tries to stand but Riggs is controlling his head.

Kirby tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kirby has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirby is breathing heavily.

Kirby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four 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.
Riggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Riggs is looking for a sweep.
Riggs is pushing Kirby's head away, looking to escape. Kirby manages to hold on to the position though.
Riggs is trying to control Kirby's posture but Kirby avoids it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kirby feints and as Riggs raises his hands in defense, Kirby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there.
Riggs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Kirby dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

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

Kirby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Kirby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nate Kirby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riggs looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby working a defensive guard here.
Kirby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riggs manages to get himself to full guard.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riggs's guard.
Riggs wants to sweep here but Kirby controlling him for the moment.
Kirby passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Riggs is trying to buck Kirby off.
Riggs is trying to control Kirby's posture but Kirby avoids it.

That's two 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.
Riggs tries to bench press Kirby off him but Kirby keeps the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kirby with a lazy takedown attempt

and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control.
Riggs lands a few punches from side control.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
Kirby is not content to let Riggs control the position.
Kirby sneaks back into half guard.
Riggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirby keeps working.
Kirby wants to improve his position but Riggs is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kirby is trying to control the position but Riggs postures up.
Riggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Riggs postures up.

Kirby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riggs defends it easily.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Riggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirby is retaining full guard.

Kirby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riggs wants to pass the guard but Kirby is keeping the position.
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riggs cracks Kirby with a solid left hand.
Riggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirby looking to control.

Kirby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riggs connects with a couple of short punches.
Riggs looking to pass the guard.

Kirby working for a triangle but Riggs defends it easily.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nate Kirby will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Riggs shoots and misses

and Kirby counters with a single leg into guard. Riggs didn't expect that.
Riggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Riggs is trying to control. Kirby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kirby has hold of Riggs's hands but Riggs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Kirby actively working from the bottom here.
Riggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kirby tries to roll over but Riggs keeps him under control.
Riggs lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kirby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riggs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kirby wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs trying to control the action but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Riggs working Kirby over with strikes.
Riggs trying to mount his opponent but Kirby defends it.

Kirby actively working from the bottom here.
Riggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Riggs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Riggs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Riggs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kirby?

Riggs looking to secure an arm triangle but Kirby defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Riggs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kirby regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kirby actively working from the bottom here.
Riggs thows a huge punch but Kirby dodges it nicely.
Riggs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riggs working the ground and pound effectively.
Kirby gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kirby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kirby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs.

Kirby working for a triangle but Riggs defends it easily.

Kirby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirby wants to sweep here but Riggs controlling him for the moment.

Kirby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kirby working for a triangle but Riggs defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nate Kirby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kirby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kirby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirby misses with a takedown

and Riggs counters with a shoot takedown. Kirby fights it but they end up in guard.

Riggs drops back looking for a leg! Kirby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kirby manages to kick Riggs off! Riggs jumps back into Kirby's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remero Riggs.
Well Kirby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nate Kirby!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

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