PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Nestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggs Wafers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wafers has chosen PrideFC as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nestle
vs
Wafers

185 cm
24
145 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

171 cm
26
145 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Nestle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Biggs Wafers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Wafers.
Wafers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Nestle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nestle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wafers is keeping the position for now.
Nestle is working hard here to advance position.
Nestle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wafers keeping moving, preventing Nestle from controlling successfully.
Nestle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wafers is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nestle landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Nestle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wafers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wafers preventing the sweep.
Nestle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nestle controls Wafers momentarily but Wafers frees himself.
Nestle wants to control but Wafers passes easily into half guard.
Wafers is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Nestle manages to get to full guard.
Nestle is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wafers is sitting in close to Nestle's body. Nestle has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wafers is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wafers is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nestle.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Nestle!
Joe Nestle made sure to mention his sponsor, FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! in his post fight interview.