PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Roc comes to the cage accompanied by Rock superstar. Nuclear is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saint Roc
vs
Nuclear

189 cm
28
221 lbs
18 - 12 - 1

188 cm
27
215 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

Legion of Pain Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pierre Saint Roc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Roc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Nuclear moves into the clinch successfully.
Nuclear tries to work over Saint Roc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Saint Roc.
Saint Roc tries a body shot but Nuclear blocks it.
Nuclear pushes Saint Roc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuclear works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Nuclear tries a body shot but Saint Roc blocks it.
Saint Roc tries a body shot but Nuclear blocks it.
Nuclear's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nuclear prevents a body shot from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc misses with a body punch.
Saint Roc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint Roc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nuclear misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Roc swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuclear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuclear is trying to force a seperation but Saint Roc has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuclear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saint Roc is defending well for now.
Saint Roc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuclear's elbow.
Saint Roc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuclear's efforts to push away.
Nuclear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuclear misses with a body punch.
Nuclear pushes Saint Roc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saint Roc throws an elbow that misses.

Nuclear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David Nuclear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nuclear misses with a hook. Saint Roc ducked under it nicely.
Nuclear blocks the body kick.

Saint Roc drives through and clinches with Nuclear against the cage.
Saint Roc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuclear is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nuclear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuclear tries to work over Saint Roc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear wants to get back to striking at distance but Saint Roc won't allow it.
Saint Roc misses with a body punch.
Saint Roc struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuclear controls his hands.
Saint Roc misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Saint Roc.
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!
Nuclear throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saint Roc has a couple of punches blocked by Nuclear.
Nuclear controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Nuclear as the two fighters clinch.
Nuclear presses Saint Roc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saint Roc misses with some punches.
Nuclear makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Nuclear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuclear slips a jab from Saint Roc.
Nuclear throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nuclear looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nuclear takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Saint Roc coming out on top.
Saint Roc misses with a low kick.
Saint Roc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuclear blocks a low kick nicely.
Saint Roc moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuclear takes one to the chin there.
Saint Roc moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nuclear wants it to stay on the feet.
Pierre Saint Roc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Saint Roc has closed the distance and engaged Nuclear in a clinch.
Nuclear lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saint Roc misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuclear can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Roc controls the action.
Saint Roc takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Saint Roc fails to land.
Saint Roc lands with a left to the head.
Nuclear misses with a punch on the inside.

Nuclear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuclear misses the shot to the body.
Saint Roc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saint Roc slips under a jab from Nuclear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Nuclear dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Saint Roc avoids a kick to the body.
Nuclear jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint Roc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saint Roc misses with a few strikes there.
Saint Roc misses with an uppercut. Nuclear saw that one coming.
Saint Roc cracks Nuclear with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nuclear is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saint Roc.
Nuclear moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Saint Roc moves into the clinch.
Saint Roc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuclear.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saint Roc as Nuclear tries to tie him up.
Nuclear stalling against the cage.
Saint Roc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuclear tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Saint Roc pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saint Roc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuclear trying to control but Saint Roc is working from the bottom.

Saint Roc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nuclear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nuclear manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nuclear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saint Roc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saint Roc keeping moving, preventing Nuclear from controlling successfully.
Nuclear tries to stand but Saint Roc is controlling from the bottom.
Saint Roc managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nuclear is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Roc trying to control from half guard but Nuclear is working away.
Saint Roc not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saint Roc is looking to take a break and control but Nuclear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuclear is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saint Roc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saint Roc's back!
Saint Roc prevents Nuclear from getting a body triangle.
Saint Roc rolls, trying to escape but Nuclear keeps control of the position.
Nuclear is not going to allow Saint Roc to sit and survive in this position.
Nuclear biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nuclear is hanging on to Saint Roc's back as he tries to escape.
Saint Roc just trying to survive but Nuclear is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nuclear doesn't have the hooks in and Saint Roc manages to turn into his guard.
Saint Roc sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nuclear's guard.
Nuclear tries to get to full guard but Saint Roc has control of the leg.
Saint Roc wants to free his trapped foot but Nuclear is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saint Roc prevents Nuclear from improving his position.
Saint Roc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nuclear defending well though.

Saint Roc is looking for a kimura here.
Nuclear tries to roll over but Saint Roc keeps him under control.
Saint Roc performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc thows a huge punch but Nuclear dodges it nicely.
Saint Roc is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Saint Roc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuclear is just riding it out for now. Saint Roc eventually gives up the hold.
Saint Roc is looking to advance position but Nuclear won't allow it.
Nuclear tries to roll over but Saint Roc keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuclear can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuclear is trying to maintain the position but Saint Roc is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nuclear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saint Roc.
Nuclear trying to control but Saint Roc postures up.
Nuclear tries to roll over but Saint Roc keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Saint Roc dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nuclear misses the jab.
Saint Roc scores with a punch to the head.
Nuclear changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuclear lunges at Saint Roc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saint Roc's hand.
Saint Roc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saint Roc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nuclear connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saint Roc scrambles back to his feet.

Nuclear closes the distance and pushes Saint Roc back into the cage.
Nuclear tries to work over Saint Roc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuclear is pressed up against the cage. Saint Roc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuclear down to the mat. Nuclear avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint Roc scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nuclear moves into the clinch.
Nuclear misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Saint Roc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nuclear tries to throw a body punch but Saint Roc avoids it by throwing Nuclear back against the cage.
Saint Roc lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuclear backwards.
Saint Roc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saint Roc working aggressively here.
Saint Roc putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nuclear in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nuclear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Roc lands an elbow just above Nuclear 's eye.

It looks like David Nuclear has been cut.
Saint Roc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Saint Roc - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Saint Roc pulls guard.
Saint Roc pulls Nuclear in close to prevent any damage.
Nuclear wanted to stand there but Saint Roc had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear wants to control from the top but Saint Roc keeps moving.
Saint Roc has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nuclear wanted to stand there but Saint Roc had control of the position.
Saint Roc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Nuclear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saint Roc looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint Roc, not yet.
Nuclear wants to control from the top but Saint Roc keeps moving.

Saint Roc has his foot on Nuclear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuclear works his way back into a safe position though.
Saint Roc is trying to keep Nuclear in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saint Roc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saint Roc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Saint Roc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nuclear wants to get back to his feet.
Saint Roc wants to take a breather but Nuclear is having none of it.
Nuclear wants to get back to full guard.
Saint Roc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saint Roc frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saint Roc avoids the attempt from Nuclear to control.
Saint Roc controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear is desperately trying to improve his position but Saint Roc has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Roc trying to control but Nuclear is having none of it.
Nuclear takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Saint Roc in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saint Roc looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saint Roc lands with some strikes.
Nuclear is trying to escape the mount.

Saint Roc working for a guillotine from mount but Nuclear is in no mood to give up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saint Roc cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Roc with good strikes from the mount here!

Saint Roc looking to secure an arm triangle but Nuclear defends it well.
Nuclear tries to hold on but Saint Roc postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Saint Roc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saint Roc 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Saint Roc!
After winning the bout, Pierre Saint Roc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.