PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Stockel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Nunes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nunes
vs
Stockel

175 cm
24
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Nunes!
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, Jackie Stockel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nunes. That's going to slow Stockel down.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a right and a left that Stockel avoids nicely.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stockel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Stockel moves out of range easily.
Nunes lands with a kick to the temple. Stockel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight stays on the outside here - Stockel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stockel fails with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a head kick.
Stockel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stockel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stockel blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Stockel throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stockel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nunes is trying to defend but Stockel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Stockel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Stockel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nunes defends it well.
Nunes is controlling Stockel's trapped leg to prevent Stockel from advancing to side control.
Nunes is looking for a sweep. Stockel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nunes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Stockel stands up and waves to Nunes to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunes is fending him off so far but Stockel persists. Nope, Nunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Stockel.
Nunes throws a head kick but Stockel moves out of range.
Stockel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stockel looks gassed!
Nunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stockel misses with an uppercut
and Nunes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Stockel's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nunes.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes stuffs the takedown attempt from Stockel. Stockel gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a head kick that half lands.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stockel blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Nunes thuds his shin into the meat of Stockel's side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stockel.
Nunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Stockel tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nunes throws a head kick but Stockel moves out of range.
Nunes scores with a one two! Stockel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nunes stuffs the takedown.
Stockel walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Nunes.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stockel fails with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stockel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nunes throws a head kick but Stockel moves out of range.

Stockel moves into the clinch.
Nunes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Stockel has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stockel stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Nunes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stockel's head.
Nunes throws a front kick that sends Stockel stumbling back into the cage.
Stockel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Nunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stockel avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Stockel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Nunes. No joy for Stockel on that attempt.
Stockel moves out of range as Nunes throws a body kick.
Diego Nunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Stockel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nunes.
Stockel shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunes tries to sprawl out of it but Stockel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Stockel.
Stockel is breathing heavily.
Nunes lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Stockel.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.

Stockel instigates a clinch.
Stockel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nunes.

Stockel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stockel shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stockel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Nunes lands but Stockel takes it in his stride.
Stockel avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Diego Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Stockel moves out of range easily.
Stockel misses with a takedown
and Nunes counters with a head kick.
Nunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stockel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stockel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stockel shoots and misses
and Nunes counters with a good, hard body kick but Stockel shrugs it off.
Stockel blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Stockel tries to clinch up.
Stockel shoots and misses
and Nunes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stockel really felt that one!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stockel shoots and misses
and Nunes counters with a nice body kick.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Stockel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nunes swivels and escapes.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.

Stockel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nunes is trying to push Stockel away but Stockel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nunes tries to circle away but Stockel has him pinned against the cage.
Nunes letting Stockel take a breather here.
Nunes can't break the clinch.
Nunes is trying to force a seperation but Stockel has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stockel jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stockel is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
Stockel wants to sweep but no luck.

Stockel is working an open guard so Nunes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nunes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Nunes. Those never looked like landing.
Stockel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stockel avoids the head kick by Nunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Nunes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Stockel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nunes tries to improve position but can't.
Nunes is not content to let Stockel control the position.
Nunes sneaks back into half guard.
Nunes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nunes gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Stockel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockel avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Stockel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunes circles away.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Stockel avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Stockel thows a body shot but no joy.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Nunes tries to bum rush Stockel with a series of wild strikes but Stockel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stockel misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockel blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Stockel has a takedown stuffed.
Stockel shoots in but no luck this time.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Stockel.
Nunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stockel closes the distance and clinches up with Nunes, looking for a takedown. Stockel pushes Nunes against the cage but Nunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes blocks a head kick by Stockel.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Stockel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a head kick.
Nunes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nunes throws a head kick but Stockel moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockel tries for a takedown but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stockel.
Nunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stockel misses with an uppercut. Nunes saw that one coming.
No joy there for Nunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stockel blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Nunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Stockel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stockel stops Nunes from standing up.
Stockel trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockel throwing strikes from guard but Nunes blocks nicely.
Stockel trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jackie Stockel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nunes throws a series of punches but Stockel moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Stockel shoots in looking for a takedown but Nunes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stockel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stockel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stockel somewhat.
Diego Nunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stockel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackie Stockel.
I think Nunes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Nunes!
Post fight, Diego Nunes took to the microphone: 'i hate fighting and training it sucks, i hate everybody, come at me bro you f.....g retards.'.